See inside the prototype for a new $24,000 Tesla Cybertruck camper attachment

Grace KayJan 14, 2024, 07:11 IST

A startup has built a prototype for a camper attachment to the Tesla Cybertruck. This image is a rendering.Courtesy of Space Campers

A startup is looking to sell a $24,000 camper extension for the Tesla Cybertruck.
Space Campers has been collecting $100 refundable reservations since May 2022.

The Tesla Cybertruck is only weeks away from its scheduled delivery event — and some companies have already begun building accessories for the electric-pickup truck.

Lee Wilkerson, the founder of Space Campers, told Insider he was inspired to launch his company shortly after Elon Musk announced Tesla would be building the Cybertruck in 2019. Wilkerson said he saw an opportunity to build something around the versatility of the Cybertruck.

"The cool thing about the Cybertruck is the fact that they will make one truck body shape and you won't have to juggle any submodels," Wilkerson said. "Once I started thinking about building it, I couldn't get the idea out of my head," he added.

Take a look inside the camper designed to seamlessly attach to the bed of the Cybertruck. The company has a physical prototype, but the pictures of the camper attached to the Cybertruck are digital renderings.

Space Campers started taking $100 refundable reservations for its wedge-style camper in May 2022.

The camper attachment fits onto the bed of the Cybertruck.Courtesy of Space Campers

The camper, which is currently listed for $24,000, is designed so that it can be set up in moments with the switch of a button.

When the attachment is closed it acts as a cover for the back of the truck. These pictures are renderings.Courtesy of Space Campers

At its peak, the ceiling of the camper reaches eight feet, according to the specs for the prototype.

The camper was designed to optimize space.Courtesy of Space Campers

The camper comes with a bed that can comfortably sleep two people.

The bed can be rolled up.Courtesy of Space Campers

The bed can be extended so users can enjoy more of the scenery.

The attachment is designed to make the Cybertruck more roomy.Courtesy of Space Campers

For example, the bed platform can be taken out of the camper and used as a table, according to the company.

Many features in the camper have multiple uses.Courtesy of Space Campers

The bed's platform can also serve as a projector.

The screen is perfect for enjoying the night air or cozying up inside the camper, as pictured in the rendering.Courtesy of Space Campers

Similarly, an extension that's attached to the bed can be made into a bench and the area can become a makeshift office space.

The camper could be useful for remote workers.Courtesy of Space Campers

Space Campers also offers the option to further accessorize the camper.

The attachment can be outfitted with a kitchen as well.Courtesy of Space Campers

Space Campers isn't the only company to capitalize on the hype around the Cybertruck.

The startup, Stream, announced its Cyberlandr, shortly after Musk unveiled Cybertruck.CyberLandr

Space Camper's founder said designing the camper has been the easy part, at least when compared to some of the unpredictability related to the Cybertruck release.

The Cybertruck's release date has been pushed back a few times.Courtesy of Space Campers

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