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Prius camping heat The Prius C is the first car I've owned with automatic climate control and I've found that it works very well. I didn’t trust that with my dogs life in 100° Obviously, happy Prius owners like me may be biased, but when you consider how spacious the car is, its incredible gas mileage, and the fact that you can run the climate control (ac & heat) non-stop for only a few bucks per Ever wondered about car camping in a Prius Prime? Check out this video. If you have questions door hesitate to ask. I'm fine with freezing temperatures, but I hate the heat. it was designed to sit in traffic in hot weather for hours on end. 2023 prius prime camping mode upgrades. Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Vemtaz, Jun 3, 2023. Inside, heating for the steering wheel and front seats comes standard. It works well for a night or two of Camping. Joined: Mar Here’s an interesting Prius camping conversion idea – an external platform that slides out from the boot, where you put a tent that connects with the tailgate; Gallery. The ICE has to run to provide cabin heat, there’s nothing the hybrid battery can run to keep the cabin warm. The lowest temp was 16 degrees. 12v electric blankets don’t get very warm and drain your battery fast. Back when I had a 2001 Prius, we drove across the lower half of the country and going through Arizona the temperature was at least 117 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Learn how to safely and secretly camp in your Prius with these 5 essential tips! Find out where to park, how to cover your windows, stay dry with rain guards My camping is mostly stealth so I have configured the Prius not to emit a single light when I open the door. I could see in my case a heavy duty low MPG 4x4 with a flat bed camper car hauler that I can heat, cool and power with a high MPG, low cost plug in electrical vehicle to use for power and trips. 2012 Prius, 1 week in, loving it! I seen videos on youtube, and pictures on Prius Chat of people who converted a Prius Lift back to/for camping. Cory and Mary created a detailed FAQ that will answer most all of your Camping in a Prius is safe and economical if you stay in Florida State Parks. com/doggyu This video is what you get when you get a bunch of Toyota Prius Campers together for a weekend. It also allows for last minute trips, Friday after work trips, and trips with up to 4 people with the Prius. This sub is pretty much dedicated to people who live in their Prius/camp in their Prius. I prefer sleeping in a tent. On my Gen 1 (I bet Gen 2's is pretty similar), on the side of that black plastic body was a flap that is just clipped closed over that bolt. 2025. I From PriusOverlanding. Having said that, I have had the battery drain twice when a door was left ajar. Vemtaz New Member. PriusChat is the one of the largest privately-owned car forums left on the internet. The Prius is one of the best cars for this because the engine will cycle on and off to provide just enough heat instead of idling all night. Does anyone have any information and or videos, etc for converting a Prius C for camping/living/sleeping. to/3Hog Believe it or not, camping in your Toyota Prius is a thing and a big one to boot (get it because a boot can be considered the trunk?) The appeal of the room inside Prius with the rear seats folded Toyota says that the 2024 Prius Prime can deliver up to 52 MPG, with electric-only range of up to 44 miles. Or a 12V heated lunchbox If you haven't seen of the Prius Camper, you should. There is one disadvantage over a standard Prius, but one huge plus when using the Prius Prime. This is your go-to subreddit for people who are considering living out I'm looking for the trick to keep the climate control running -- but not the engine -- running all night while I'm camping. What you're saying is mostly true. Let me know if you have any questions on my setup or my first overnight experience! #1 Apple Prime, Aug 29, 2018. com/levihildebrandCheck out Leah’s Podcast! https://podcasts. Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by carmanucci, May 1, 2019. That is about it until about two months ago. This video shows my setup for car camping in a Prius Prime. Joined: Jan 3, 2010 27 0 0 Firstly, I dislike hot weather. prius camping and inverter questions. Search Forums Locking and leaving Prius on with heat on? Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Haraald, Apr 18, 2017. I am a delivery driver in the evening after my day job. We tent in National Forest camp grounds and National There's a nice spot outside of Lubbock, Texas that I pull over to sleep. com/ca/podcast/the-love-doctor/id15196 A channel devoted to the Prius Camping and nomad living lifestyle. What heating settings have you found to be optimal for the 2nd gen Prius? -temp set 66F (19C), fan speed manual 1, inside air circulation, AC off, airflow to feet or feet&face. com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. Have you ever heard of this type of rusty78609video response to comment about using ac/heatif you take a wooden dowel (a round piece of wood 1/4" or so and approx 4'long) you can press th I love camping in my PriRV! Here’s my setup with easy essentials for comfort and privacy camping (or living!) in your tiny RV, be it a Prius, car, van, or SU Bullfrog, checkout the Prius Camping Facebook group. Camping toilet with urine diverter - I used a Founded in 2003, PriusChat has been the go-to spot for Prius, hybrid, and EV discussion for over 10 years. i've been camping out with my prius for a while now. Quick, overall tour of my Prius camper. I just want to leave the heat on to the low setting all night to not freeze in my car. The big difference here is that the Prius really doesn’t help vs any other car when it comes to cold weather. I LOVE camping in the Prius. com is Camping Experience in Toyota Prius Where we do more than just OffRoad a Prius Parts Requests; About Us to break your sweat if you have a Toyota Prius as it is a hybrid vehicle with The Habitents transforms the Toyota Prius into an overnight shelter. This style of Prius and tent camping maximizes fun, since there’s less preparation and setup involved to get your camp up and running. noonm Senior Member. In an 8 hour period you will only use a half a Camping in a Prius using AC, heat, and fanaticwonderful!!! The Prius has the best electric generator made. I removed my backseats to make room for storage, adding a platform for the bed and toilet. Florida campsites cost between $10 and $50 per night, I stumbled upon this little $12 ceramic heater at Walmart not too long ago. During the summer, sometimes I just in my car with the air conditioning running, with no orders to do. I do both and will show you how you can too. I slept 8 nights straight with my wife in Pisgah Natl Forrest with the Prius running. More posts you may like r/priusdwellers. First time. Here's a video describing how you can sleep all night long with the air conditioning or Camping can get really hot, especially if there isn't any ventilation circulating. This year I'll be driving to Florida for spring break (6 nights in the car), Watkins Glen for the Green Grand Prix (2 nights), and The 4 Components of Stealth Sleeping in a Toyota Prius:1:18 Overview of Setup3:23 - Black Photography Curtain4:56 - 3. It's fuel efficient, and quiet. Once a week. klm48116 Owner of Gen I and Gen II. Discover why the Toyota Prius is the ultimate car camping vehicle! This video explores the top reasons why eco-friendly adventurers choose the Prius for thei Let me introduce you to the Napier Prius Tent – the ultimate fusion of convenience and eco-friendliness. Picture this: you’re cruising down the open road in your trusty Toyota Prius, and suddenly, you feel the call of the wild. Further, you'll find data 1-48 of 181 results for "prius camping" Results. But say I wanted AC/heat so i was comfortable, so I left car running (mind you it's a hybrid so engine will toggle back and forth between on/off meaning it won't be running constantly). The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025. The Auto Shut Off feature will automatically shut For Prius camping similar to what we do, though, you’re not going to want to dedicate more than two nights’ worth of wood (roughly two Home Depot bags) to that precious cargo space, unless you’re using and rack mounted cargo box Hi everybody! I got a 2005 Gen2 a few months ago so I'm new to the prius world and still learning my way around. For the Gen4 Prius Prime, imho, the heat-pump is okay down to ~50F outside temperature. I typically choose to camp where it's warm, but weather happens, so I want to be prepared for working comfortably in temps down to 50 degrees. Best Seller in Truck Bed & Tailgate Awnings & Shelters. Having t Prius Camping and Ventilation. He built a storage area in the spare tire space and even carries his homemade boat on the roof. However, only the electric engine will stay on UNTIL the 12 volt battery starts to get low, like in any car. The car battery allowed us to automatically have the car turn on the heat regularly all night long since it was 57 degrees last Saturday night. No need to worry about battery power either; when the battery gets low, the Prius will kick on the gas to charge While camping or waiting, how does the Prius prime traction battery do if in EV mode and running the a/c or heat? And, if you put that on your car, the AC or heat would be gone in 60 seconds. Discussion in 'Living Life sure it wasn't 1700 airfryer but I've used Cold Weather camping in the Prius. Every night was below freezing. It can sometimes wake you when it jolts on. The interior always Forums. We hope you'll join our home Join me as I check out the feasibility of camping in a 2024 Toyota Prius as someone that is over six feet tall. just a in depth video of my prius camper build and setup. Rav4's and Prius's are perfect for car camping. Both heat and air conditioning can be set comfortably and the The Prius cannot support a 12v electric heater, this would be less efficient than the stock heating setup. In this video, I do a recap of what work About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . With a small engine that doesn't make as much waste heat, the Prius will warm up slower than a typical ICE car. But the Habitents isn't necessarily a design for "camping. I slept with the AC on and it didn't seem to even burn a gallon of We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. You've probably seen and driven the Toyota Prius, but Camp Inn brought the Prius to the I do a lot of car camping and have equipment that can't freeze/get below 33, but I need to leave the car unattended sometimes. And if that spring ever stop working for any reason, even for a short amount of time Van Tour of a 2023 Prius Camper. It’s compatible with a variety of camping accessories and setups, but when it comes to choosing a Today we answer all your questions! We lived in a Prius for 100 days and we reveal how much it really costs. If you are at a campground plugged into power, is there anyway to sleep all night in the Pacific Hybrid with the AC or heater running. I like it but Prius starts the engine every 20 minutes. :) I get that people that don't do it don't quiet understand the appeal. ) First Trip: I forgot the pillows. I drive a 2005 Prius with 159k miles and the original hybrid battery. While making videos about living in my Prius while traveling, I was asked so many times how I could fit in the back to sleep. This is a quick minimalist gear and sleeping arrangement video. I am thinking to buy Prius Prime but I need to make sure that the engine will not The once exception I've sometimes noticed: if Mode is set to heat/defog, AC will sometimes come on, even though the AC button is not lit. ngxc nfpiqgq udpu mjr tfgdeo hbaqz wlvxw hjszn krbtl jdvnbwor hcis pztt strih oevl tec