Tesla Cybertruck auto-levels for camping

Mario Nawfal posted a video on X on May 16 highlighting a Tesla Cybertruck feature aimed at campers: the vehicle can level itself on uneven ground through its suspension system. The post described the setup as a way to avoid ramps or repeated parking adjustments, echoing earlier discussion on X by Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk about Cybertruck camping use. Tesla’s own documentation shows the feature is part of CyberTent Mode rather than an unofficial workaround. Tesla’s owner manual says All-Wheel Drive and Cyberbeast versions of the Cybertruck come with adaptive air suspension. Tesla says that system can raise or lower the vehicle and “maintains a level height between the front and rear axles,” a baseline capability that underpins the camping use shown in the social-media clip. ### Does Tesla actually say the truck levels itself for camping? (x.com) Tesla’s owner manual says CyberTent Mode “levels the suspension” after the tent is installed and the mode is enabled. The same manual section says the mode also opens the tonneau cover, keeps it open by disabling the switches, displays front and rear light controls, and allows outlets to stay on indefinitely, subject to battery limits. (tesla.com) Tesla’s official shop listing for the Cybertruck CyberTent tells owners to “Engage Tent Mode on your vehicle’s touchscreen for an enhanced camping experience.” That listing does not spell out every software action, but it aligns with the manual’s description that tent use is tied to a dedicated mode in the truck’s interface. ### Which Cybertruck versions have the suspension hardware? (tesla.com) Tesla’s suspension page says Long Range Cybertruck vehicles are not equipped with adaptive air suspension. The same page says All-Wheel Drive and Cyberbeast vehicles do have adaptive air suspension, meaning the camping-leveling feature described in Tesla’s manual is tied to trims with that hardware. (shop.tesla.com) The 2026.8 North America version of Tesla’s online Cybertruck owner’s manual is currently live on Tesla’s website. Tesla says owner-manual information can vary by purchased features, configuration, market region and software version, which means feature availability can depend on the specific vehicle. ### What does the truck offer beyond a flat sleeping surface? Tesla’s Powershare materials say Cybertruck can provide up to 11.5 kW of continuous power, including through onboard outlets in the truck bed. (tesla.com) Tesla says a fully charged Cybertruck with Powershare Home Backup can power a home for more than three days, while the CyberTent product page says owners can use the bed outlet to keep devices charged off-grid. (tesla.com) Tesla’s cargo-bed outlet manual page says CyberTent Mode allows outlets to remain on indefinitely, but adds that the outlets shut off after 12 hours or once the high-voltage battery falls below 5% remaining energy. That makes the camping setup part of a broader off-grid package combining suspension leveling, power access and bed-mounted shelter. (tesla.com) ### What can buyers find now? Tesla’s online shop currently lists the Cybertruck CyberTent at $2,750 in the U.S. accessories catalog. Tesla’s broader Cybertruck accessories page also lists related add-ons including crossbars, L-Tracks and bed accessories that fit into the truck’s camping and cargo setup. Tesla’s Cybertruck product page remains live, and Tesla’s owner manual remains available online for current software version 2026.8 in North America. (tesla.com) Owners looking to verify whether their vehicle supports the feature can check the suspension and cargo-bed outlet sections in the manual and the Tent Mode prompts on the vehicle touchscreen. (tesla.com) (shop.tesla.com)