[jasdata]

Hi everyone, first post to the forum. I Picked up my Recharge about a week ago and have been loving it so far. Knock on wood, I haven't seen any of the issues others have reported so far.

One thing I was wondering is if anyone has camped out in their XC40 Recharge yet? I know Tesla's have a camping mode which leaves climate controls on, wasn't sure if XC40's did something similar.

 

[SeattleCat]

Do you mean calling in a tent with the car nearby or do you mean sleeping in the car itself?

 

[goatsweater]

Haven’t tried camping in it, but my understanding is the climate controls will turn off after a bit if no one is in the driver’s seat. Not sure the exact timing, but it’s short (think 15 mins, not 5 hrs).

 

[SeattleCat]

You can leave a bag / even a folded coat on the front chair will leave the car awake and the ac on.

 

[jasdata]

Do you mean calling in a tent with the car nearby or do you mean sleeping in the car itself?

Yea, was thinking of camping in the car instead of a tent.

 

[jasdata]

Thanks for the replies. I'll have to try the bag idea and see how that goes

 

[SeattleCat]

My light jacket keeps the car thinking I am sitting in it ….

 

[BainbridgeIsland]

If you turn on "Climate" from the Volvo Cars app - doesn't that just keep running until you either turn it off or start driving? Granted, you don't get a choice of temperature (currently just 72° I believe). And if you're camping in a remote area, you might not have cellular so this may not even be an option. But might be worth trying.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

If you turn on "Climate" from the Volvo Cars app - doesn't that just keep running until you either turn it off or start driving? Granted, you don't get a choice of temperature (currently just 72° I believe). And if you're camping in a remote area, you might not have cellular so this may not even be an option. But might be worth trying.

From the app - it is on a 30 minute timer - so that would not work for a whole night.

 

[SeattleCat]

What well snd said it’s only 30 mins

 

[BainbridgeIsland]

From the app - it is on a 30 minute timer - so that would not work for a whole night.

Sure about that? I started mine remotely an hour ago and it's still running. The "timer" I think is just a prediction of when it will reach the target temperature, not when it will shut off.

 

[1moreRobot]

Maybe you could use something like this: Luno Car Window Screens

My understanding is that this company makes fantastic car camping kit (including inflatable beds taylored to specific vehicles, but XC40 not one of them yet). I was thinking about getting a pair of the inflatable beds for our V60, but ultimately decided that we like our tent.

 

[BainbridgeIsland]

Sure about that? I started mine remotely an hour ago and it's still running. The "timer" I think is just a prediction of when it will reach the target temperature, not when it will shut off.

Hmmm … now I’m not sure whether it actually stops running after 30 min or not. The VC app seems confused after remote-starting the Climate. Even hours later the car image still shows the “red” interior zone, indicating its in heat mode. And the climate button says “STOP” which would also indicate it’s running. But the Climate status says “Not Running”. Puzzling…

 

[jasdata]

Maybe you could use something like this: Luno Car Window Screens

My understanding is that this company makes fantastic car camping kit (including inflatable beds taylored to specific vehicles, but XC40 not one of them yet). I was thinking about getting a pair of the inflatable beds for our V60, but ultimately decided that we like our tent.

Thanks for sharing that. I will have to check them out!

 

[1moreRobot]

Thanks for sharing that. I will have to check them out!

Here's a photo someone (not me) posted in another forum — you can see those Luno shade screens on the back. I would think it would help a lot as long as it wasn't swelteringly hot or freezing cold at night while you were in there sleeping. Block the bugs, and let the humidity and stale air ventilate from the car.

photo: VeeXCee on Swedespeed

 

[SeattleCat]

Serendipitously I saw an article on roof tents yesterday. Not sure if I like or hate the idea.

 

[T-bone]

Haven’t tried camping in it, but my understanding is the climate controls will turn off after a bit if no one is in the driver’s seat. Not sure the exact timing, but it’s short (think 15 mins, not 5 hrs).

My climate controls turn off immediately once you lift up from the seat.

 

[Bristlecone]

Serendipitously I saw an article on roof tents yesterday. Not sure if I like or hate the idea.

Roof tents are a trendy abomination. The only reason to have one is if you're in grizzly country and your face is smeared with bacon fat.

 

[SeattleCat]

Roof tents are a trendy abomination. The only reason to have one is if you're in grizzly country and your face is smeared with bacon fat.

And the bears in that country cannot climb?