ALERT: DO NOT BUY TESMAT! READ BELOW... Update: I currently don't recommend the TESMAT as there are reports they are ignoring customers. I reached out to them and they have ignored me too for months and even owe me money. The product is too thin & not very comfortable for longer trips. I've since upgraded and have found an incredible memory foam & self-inflating mattress from EXPED (world renowned camping company) that is almost 4 inches thick and is super comfortable. Watch my Review: ruclips.net/video/l_6iRUs0UEo/видео.html ○ EXPED MEGAMAT AUTO CAMPING MATTRESS for Model Y (Use Discount Code BRYANHAUER15 on checkout page at EXPED to save 15%): bit.ly/46srzHj ○ EXPED Official Widget Pump: bit.ly/47CWmSU //TESLA REFERRAL PROGRAM: Support my channel and get up to $2000 off your purchase, plus 3 free months of Supercharging and FSD Supervised by using my link when buying your Tesla that delivers by December 31, 2024: ts.la/bryan62838
Thanks for the update Brian. Do you think the Exped mattress works well for two people? I'm worried that moving might wake the other person quite easily.
REALLY wish I came across this review before I bought. I paid a massive shipping cost (should NEVER cost this much to ship to me) and it was supposed to be "1 day" shipping. Long story short, they haven't replied to a Facebook message and 2 email chains now so definitely feeling this. I opened up a case review with PayPal but also have to wait until the end of September to close it out. For anyone else reading this, DO NOT buy from TesMat, not only are they ignoring but not even shipping orders... which is horrific!!!
@@robtasker3209 I'm sorry that happened to you. They've ghosted me too and still owe me money. Luckily I felt something was off from the beginning so never really promoted them much. It's unfortunate how shady some of these characters are. If you can get refunded or do a chargeback I'd suggest the EXPED MegaMat Auto. I link to it in the description of all my videos, but even if you don't buy through my link... it's the best mattress on the market with an incredible team behind the company.
I got an email from Tesmat today that my order is delayed but they will grade it to a new material that is 2.75” thicker but will still fit into the back trunk!! Can’t wait to feel it !!
Great question & one I should have answered in the video. After a few weeks of traveling this summer I decided that having the bed ready at a moments notice was the most important thing so I prepare it before heading out for any trip and keep it ready to go the entire trip in case I need a nap, stealth camp or in case it’s already dark when I get to a campground. Prior to that I kept the Tesmat in the sub trunk & the workout mat in the back seat.
If it folded, sure, but I like that I can fold or roll this up and it fits in the rear cargo area and put the seats up. One other thing a regular mattress wouldn’t have is the boards in the top section like the TESMAT does. Still searching for the perfect bed, but so far this works well. 😀
I am a side sleeper and I ordered one of these and had to send it back. I’m only 155 pounds and sink right to the hard surface underneath the foam. I would need two of these stacked on top of one another to be comfortable enough to sleep on it.
@@TeslaOG That's been a hard one for me too. I like my current setup which incorporates 2 of the 3 strips from TESMAT + a workout mat + 3 inch memory foam, but I wish it was an all in one solution. A company did reach out to me and sent me a bed that's specifically made for the back of the Model Y and includes memory foam combined with air. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to probably next week. Keep an eye out for that review. It wouldn't work for me and my current setup as I have the fridge in back, but might be a great option for you.
@@bryanhauer I’m looking to put a fridge in the MYP and I have two small dogs. My biggest problem is that I have two batteries in my low back - so I’ve debated cutting up my queen sized gel cooled foam mattress. Or buying a full sized one to chop up. I need something much thicker. I don’t mind if it takes up a majority of the trunk area when driving. The sub trunk can hold a decent sized fridge with the 12V right there in the back and my bags can go behind the front seats and up front on the passenger side. Dogs have back seat area with dog beds and all while driving. Looking for a good way to make it private at night too. Not that cheap tent material Tesmat uses.
Hi Dan - I can as I just recently bought a couple surge protectors. Is there anything specific you're looking to know? I've done a video on adapters needed for camping, but not sure how much there is to say on the surge protectors. I got them for peace of mind, but camped for a year without them & never had an issue. Let me know if there was anything specific you wanted to know. Here's the video I did on camping adapters: ruclips.net/video/V4V-Ji1bzw0/видео.html
@@bryanhauer thanks Bryan. I will check that out. I also want piece of mind, especially considering how sketchy some connections can. I'm looking for recommendations on good and reliable surge protection. Thanks for the great content.
Hey Bryan, I LOVED this honest review. You just earned a subscriber. I am a St. George resident and often travel to Las Vegas. I am a traveling RN with a model 3, so I'm in the process of outfitting my model 3 into a sleeper (hospital parking lots in between shifts). I have been looking at a layered mattress option like you've done to make sleeping a whole lot more comfortable. I think I will be putting a SleepOnLatex 3" topper (or maybe that Lucid one) on top of an Ikea firm mattress (Meistervik is the one I am going to try). Quick question for you: what do you do for privacy/lighting? Does the Tesmat privacy guard work for well enough for you? I'm trying to get Incognito Wraps (wrap shop in Las Vegas) to make custom window inserts wrapped in vinyl. I've also looked at Evannex sunshade inserts, but it does scream car camping to have reflective inserts in the windows at night.
Nice. St George is great! I think for most people a mat with a good quality memory foam topper would work great. As for the window shades. I think the Evanexx ones have worked almost perfectly. I haven’t had any issues with it at night as you can get the gold/black ones and turn the black side out at night and with tinted windows just looks like black tint. Can’t see the “shinyness” at all. Then during the day turn the gold reflective side out to reduce heat. The perfect one would have matte black on one side (with no holes for those dumb suction cups) and silver on the reflective side. They’re as close as I’ve found outside of getting custom ones made. They’re pricey so maybe custom makes the most sense. I’ve really liked them though. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks again for watching.
@@bryanhauer Glad to hear you have used and liked the Evanexx ones, black and gold is what I was thinking of getting for the very same reasons you stated. Even though pricey, it seems they would pay for themselves just by avoiding hotel/Airbnb stays! Why do you not like the suction cups though, aren't they necessary to get them to stay adhered to the window? Two more questions if you don't mind: 1) Just to clarify, you haven't used the Tesmat privacy curtain? 2) Do you have any insights on the Dreamcase? I've seen several reviews, including Bjorn's, on that and it seems expensive for what it is but also put together in a nice package. By the way, if Incognito Wraps does make custom window inserts, they would be matte and they are going to use a CAD plotter. They said they may put it up for others to buy, though not sure their vinyl wrapped solution will be less expensive that full reflective panels from Evannex like you have.
@@jacobl777 Yep would for sure save on hotels. I have not used the privacy curtain. It didn’t look that great in the reviews I saw. Plus, I prefer to have something perfectly for up against the window. You don’t need the suction cups at all for any of the windows except the sun roof. Watch my stealth camping video from Caesars Palace to see how they work. I think my Moab video too. I can put them all up in like 1 minute. No suction cups needed. I have the cargo box so don’t use those. Dreamcase looked good but seemed thin and still too big when stored if that makes sense. Also way too expensive unless price came down. One other to check out is Expad MegaMat Duo TXY. A viewer suggested it but I haven’t tried it yet. Hope that helps.
@@bryanhauer Man, just watching your stealth camping Caesar's Palace video. It's such a small world, my father had a place in Panorama Towers and I manage a short-term rental in Palms Place. I am there all the time!
This is a review of the one I currently use and love. There’s a link in the description if you’re interested in it. ruclips.net/video/MmX8OyScBZ8/видео.html
@@bryanhauerI highly recommend it. The fit is perfect in my Y, it's really comfortable compared to the Tesmat, and it packs away even smaller than the Tesmat.
@@TRANZILLUSION how do you support the top end of the megamat? I have the synmat , only 3” for the Subaru Outback. For me it’s perfect and stores less bulky than the megamat. Perhaps the synmat on the tesmat would be perfect and 5” thick.
Hi Robert - I’ll reach out to them to verify as that doesn’t sound like my experience. When did you order and when did you reach out to them? I’ll update this thread as soon as I hear back. I wouldn’t want to promote anything that isn’t as described. They’ve been very prompt whenever I’ve contacted them which is why I ask. Thanks.
Hey Robert - I've reached out to my contact in the affiliate program to find out what's going on. I'll report back here as soon as I hear back. They've always responded to me usually same day so I'll keep you posted.
Hi Robert - I did hear back from TESMAT this morning and they apologized for the delay in getting back to you, but they did say they reached out to you and have now sent out a privacy screen free of charge for the trouble. Please confirm.
@@bryanhauer Thats correct. 4 days ago they told med they wete going to send a new one asap. Still not sent yet but I got fedex tracking nr a couple minutes ago. Hopefully fedex picks up the parcel today or tomorrow. Thanks alot for your help.
Watch out for the over $75 dollar FedEx brokerage and duty fees on top of the price you pay. Also, no privacy screen was received and the company is unresponsive.
Hi Susan - What country did you order from? I can reach out to the owner. I did one other time when a viewer had an issue and he got back to me pretty quickly.
ALERT: DO NOT BUY TESMAT! READ BELOW...
Update: I currently don't recommend the TESMAT as there are reports they are ignoring customers. I reached out to them and they have ignored me too for months and even owe me money. The product is too thin & not very comfortable for longer trips. I've since upgraded and have found an incredible memory foam & self-inflating mattress from EXPED (world renowned camping company) that is almost 4 inches thick and is super comfortable. Watch my Review: ruclips.net/video/l_6iRUs0UEo/видео.html
○ EXPED MEGAMAT AUTO CAMPING MATTRESS for Model Y (Use Discount Code BRYANHAUER15 on checkout page at EXPED to save 15%): bit.ly/46srzHj
○ EXPED Official Widget Pump: bit.ly/47CWmSU
//TESLA REFERRAL PROGRAM:
Support my channel and get up to $2000 off your purchase, plus 3 free months of Supercharging and FSD Supervised by using my link when buying your Tesla that delivers by December 31, 2024: ts.la/bryan62838
Thanks for the update Brian. Do you think the Exped mattress works well for two people? I'm worried that moving might wake the other person quite easily.
@@patrikhadorn200 I think it would be fine for two 👍🏻
Thanks Brian, I really appreciate your opinion on this
REALLY wish I came across this review before I bought. I paid a massive shipping cost (should NEVER cost this much to ship to me) and it was supposed to be "1 day" shipping. Long story short, they haven't replied to a Facebook message and 2 email chains now so definitely feeling this. I opened up a case review with PayPal but also have to wait until the end of September to close it out.
For anyone else reading this, DO NOT buy from TesMat, not only are they ignoring but not even shipping orders... which is horrific!!!
@@robtasker3209 I'm sorry that happened to you. They've ghosted me too and still owe me money. Luckily I felt something was off from the beginning so never really promoted them much. It's unfortunate how shady some of these characters are. If you can get refunded or do a chargeback I'd suggest the EXPED MegaMat Auto. I link to it in the description of all my videos, but even if you don't buy through my link... it's the best mattress on the market with an incredible team behind the company.
Thanks for the honest and thorough review! I'm a side sleeper too and 2 inches doesn't seem thick enough.
Yep. I still use it, but it's not enough on its own unfortunately especially for us side sleepers 😀 Thanks for watching!
I got an email from Tesmat today that my order is delayed but they will grade it to a new material that is 2.75” thicker but will still fit into the back trunk!! Can’t wait to feel it !!
Oh wow! Nice 👍🏻 Can't wait to try that out myself. Update me when you get it and let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
Is that extra .75 inches a special request one has to make or is that how they are making them now?
@@javierprado5825 how they make them now
Thanks for updating about tesmat. They have the worst customer service.
I like the fact that you have the headboard for sleeping. Where do you keep all of the extra mats when traveling?
Great question & one I should have answered in the video. After a few weeks of traveling this summer I decided that having the bed ready at a moments notice was the most important thing so I prepare it before heading out for any trip and keep it ready to go the entire trip in case I need a nap, stealth camp or in case it’s already dark when I get to a campground. Prior to that I kept the Tesmat in the sub trunk & the workout mat in the back seat.
Since you always had the bed set up, could you have just bought a cheap twin mattress instead of the 3 layers?
If it folded, sure, but I like that I can fold or roll this up and it fits in the rear cargo area and put the seats up. One other thing a regular mattress wouldn’t have is the boards in the top section like the TESMAT does. Still searching for the perfect bed, but so far this works well. 😀
I am a side sleeper and I ordered one of these and had to send it back. I’m only 155 pounds and sink right to the hard surface underneath the foam. I would need two of these stacked on top of one another to be comfortable enough to sleep on it.
Yep. That's what I said in the video and why I couldn't recommend it.
@@bryanhauer I’m agreeing with you whole heartedly. Getting ready for a big road trip soon. Need to find a better solution.
@@TeslaOG That's been a hard one for me too. I like my current setup which incorporates 2 of the 3 strips from TESMAT + a workout mat + 3 inch memory foam, but I wish it was an all in one solution. A company did reach out to me and sent me a bed that's specifically made for the back of the Model Y and includes memory foam combined with air. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to probably next week. Keep an eye out for that review. It wouldn't work for me and my current setup as I have the fridge in back, but might be a great option for you.
@@bryanhauer I’m looking to put a fridge in the MYP and I have two small dogs. My biggest problem is that I have two batteries in my low back - so I’ve debated cutting up my queen sized gel cooled foam mattress. Or buying a full sized one to chop up. I need something much thicker. I don’t mind if it takes up a majority of the trunk area when driving. The sub trunk can hold a decent sized fridge with the 12V right there in the back and my bags can go behind the front seats and up front on the passenger side. Dogs have back seat area with dog beds and all while driving. Looking for a good way to make it private at night too. Not that cheap tent material Tesmat uses.
@TwinTurboChi did they respond to you the approval to send back or did you just send it back right away?
Bryan, can you do a video on use of surge protectors when connecting to a camp ground pedestal?
Hi Dan - I can as I just recently bought a couple surge protectors. Is there anything specific you're looking to know? I've done a video on adapters needed for camping, but not sure how much there is to say on the surge protectors. I got them for peace of mind, but camped for a year without them & never had an issue. Let me know if there was anything specific you wanted to know. Here's the video I did on camping adapters: ruclips.net/video/V4V-Ji1bzw0/видео.html
@@bryanhauer thanks Bryan. I will check that out. I also want piece of mind, especially considering how sketchy some connections can. I'm looking for recommendations on good and reliable surge protection.
Thanks for the great content.
Hey Bryan, I LOVED this honest review. You just earned a subscriber. I am a St. George resident and often travel to Las Vegas. I am a traveling RN with a model 3, so I'm in the process of outfitting my model 3 into a sleeper (hospital parking lots in between shifts). I have been looking at a layered mattress option like you've done to make sleeping a whole lot more comfortable. I think I will be putting a SleepOnLatex 3" topper (or maybe that Lucid one) on top of an Ikea firm mattress (Meistervik is the one I am going to try).
Quick question for you: what do you do for privacy/lighting? Does the Tesmat privacy guard work for well enough for you? I'm trying to get Incognito Wraps (wrap shop in Las Vegas) to make custom window inserts wrapped in vinyl. I've also looked at Evannex sunshade inserts, but it does scream car camping to have reflective inserts in the windows at night.
Nice. St George is great! I think for most people a mat with a good quality memory foam topper would work great.
As for the window shades. I think the Evanexx ones have worked almost perfectly. I haven’t had any issues with it at night as you can get the gold/black ones and turn the black side out at night and with tinted windows just looks like black tint. Can’t see the “shinyness” at all. Then during the day turn the gold reflective side out to reduce heat. The perfect one would have matte black on one side (with no holes for those dumb suction cups) and silver on the reflective side. They’re as close as I’ve found outside of getting custom ones made. They’re pricey so maybe custom makes the most sense. I’ve really liked them though.
Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks again for watching.
@@bryanhauer Glad to hear you have used and liked the Evanexx ones, black and gold is what I was thinking of getting for the very same reasons you stated. Even though pricey, it seems they would pay for themselves just by avoiding hotel/Airbnb stays! Why do you not like the suction cups though, aren't they necessary to get them to stay adhered to the window?
Two more questions if you don't mind:
1) Just to clarify, you haven't used the Tesmat privacy curtain?
2) Do you have any insights on the Dreamcase? I've seen several reviews, including Bjorn's, on that and it seems expensive for what it is but also put together in a nice package.
By the way, if Incognito Wraps does make custom window inserts, they would be matte and they are going to use a CAD plotter. They said they may put it up for others to buy, though not sure their vinyl wrapped solution will be less expensive that full reflective panels from Evannex like you have.
@@jacobl777 Yep would for sure save on hotels. I have not used the privacy curtain. It didn’t look that great in the reviews I saw. Plus, I prefer to have something perfectly for up against the window. You don’t need the suction cups at all for any of the windows except the sun roof. Watch my stealth camping video from Caesars Palace to see how they work. I think my Moab video too. I can put them all up in like 1 minute. No suction cups needed. I have the cargo box so don’t use those.
Dreamcase looked good but seemed thin and still too big when stored if that makes sense. Also way too expensive unless price came down.
One other to check out is Expad MegaMat Duo TXY. A viewer suggested it but I haven’t tried it yet. Hope that helps.
@@bryanhauer Man, just watching your stealth camping Caesar's Palace video. It's such a small world, my father had a place in Panorama Towers and I manage a short-term rental in Palms Place. I am there all the time!
@@jacobl777 Well that’s a coincidence 😀 Yep lived at Panorama on and off over the last 15 years. Next time you’re Vegas PM me on Instagram or Twitter.
Which mattress do you prefer?
This is a review of the one I currently use and love. There’s a link in the description if you’re interested in it. ruclips.net/video/MmX8OyScBZ8/видео.html
Good setup, is it a full size memory foam mattress topper?
Twin size mattress.
@@bryanhauer Thank you.
Have you tried the EXPED MegaMat Duo TXY?
I haven’t, but will be reaching out to them as it looks very promising. Thanks for the tip & for watching!
@@bryanhauerI highly recommend it. The fit is perfect in my Y, it's really comfortable compared to the Tesmat, and it packs away even smaller than the Tesmat.
@@TRANZILLUSION how do you support the top end of the megamat? I have the synmat , only 3” for the Subaru Outback. For me it’s perfect and stores less bulky than the megamat. Perhaps the synmat on the tesmat would be perfect and 5” thick.
Used your code didnt get the privacy screen I ordered with the matress and now the dont responds to my emails.
Hi Robert - I’ll reach out to them to verify as that doesn’t sound like my experience. When did you order and when did you reach out to them? I’ll update this thread as soon as I hear back. I wouldn’t want to promote anything that isn’t as described. They’ve been very prompt whenever I’ve contacted them which is why I ask. Thanks.
@@bryanhauer ordered 9/9/21. Got the package 9/14/21. Emailed them same day and every other day since. Thanks for the help
Hey Robert - I've reached out to my contact in the affiliate program to find out what's going on. I'll report back here as soon as I hear back. They've always responded to me usually same day so I'll keep you posted.
Hi Robert - I did hear back from TESMAT this morning and they apologized for the delay in getting back to you, but they did say they reached out to you and have now sent out a privacy screen free of charge for the trouble. Please confirm.
@@bryanhauer Thats correct. 4 days ago they told med they wete going to send a new one asap. Still not sent yet but I got fedex tracking nr a couple minutes ago. Hopefully fedex picks up the parcel today or tomorrow. Thanks alot for your help.
Watch out for the over $75 dollar FedEx brokerage and duty fees on top of the price you pay. Also, no privacy screen was received and the company is unresponsive.
Hi Susan - What country did you order from? I can reach out to the owner. I did one other time when a viewer had an issue and he got back to me pretty quickly.
What ? Use an inflatable. Easy,compact,cheaper.
Have. Horribly uncomfortable for anything over an occasional night. That’s a no for anyone out camping for days or weeks at a time.