Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating accessories with a vehicle, and more particularly to systems and methods for controlling interaction between a vehicle and an accessory. The systems and methods include detecting a presence of an accessory coupled to an exterior of a vehicle and determining, using control circuitry, an accessory type of the detected accessory (e.g., a tent, lighted crossbar, camp kitchen). The systems and methods further include adjusting, using the control circuitry, a vehicle parameter based on the accessory type (e.g., adjust suspension firmness or height).

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a removable shelter that electrically and/or communicatively integrates with an electric vehicle when the removable shelter is mounted to the vehicle. The removeable shelter may leverage electrical contacts in accessory mounting ports on the roof, crossbars, and/or truck bed of the vehicle. The removeable shelter may also communicate wirelessly with the electric vehicle. The removable shelter may include any of various integrated electronic accessories that can be powered by the vehicle battery, including, but not limited to, external lighting, external proximity sensing, proximity-based external lighting, interior lighting, air temperature control, other temperature control, speakers, charging ports for mobile phones and/or other devices, and/or other features.