I see cargo space was reduced. Trying to decide between slower 2022 prius and smaller, but faster 2023, 2024 model.

Bad news, I found that the original 12V AGM I had was dead, about 83 out of 325 CCA, so it definitely means a cell or two is toasted battery-wise. Was planning to wire it parallel as an aux to run solar charging, sine waver inverter, etc.

Considering that Toyota batteries are 25% off right now, or a good battery pack to run that's affordable.

Anyone got any recommendations? Or should I just get the golf cart battery?

Thanks.

I’m off work December 17th to 23rd and I’m planning on going on a road trip. Currently planning on going to Niagara Falls and New England, but not sure about the weather. I have a 2010 Prius with front wheel drive. I want to get the Prius set up so I can sleep in it to save on hotel costs. Trying to figure out what all I need to buy/bring for this trip. So far I’m thinking:
Power inverter
Plug-in drink warmer (for Huel Hot and Savory cups)
Foam mattress (maybe?/any suggestions?)
Sleeping bag
Clothes/toiletries/medicine

What else am I not thinking of?
Also, a few questions:
Can/should I leave the car on overnight?
If I’m staying in cities where should I park?
Is it worth it to get a gym membership for showers or should I just get a couple hotel rooms?

My friend had a prius ive been wanting one since even more since I've always been into ev I want to get one after I renewed my license for the 1st time my q is do ppl towe and unhook be stationary with a prius such as year round at rv parks and KOA

I'm looking to do a lot of road trips and traveling. I have slept in my Prius before with my seats folded down and it was fine however I'm 6 feet tall so I'd like a tent for more room. I like the appeal of those tents that connect to your open hatch back for added space etc. But all those tents have SUV in the title, are there any that fit a Prius (2014)?

I'm leaning more towards no because how expensive car insurance is in NY (500~600 monthly) but despite that I've always wanted to try living out of a car and I've found a pretty solid deal for a used Prius 2013 150mile for 5500 cash. Need second opinions 🙏

Hello! Thanks for any help in advance.

I'm trying to figure out which Prius 4th gens lays down flat when I fold the rear seats. I thought the 4th gen models did, but I'm seeing pics where that is not the case. Is it simply an AWD/XLE thing, or is the 5th gen LE model the only one that is pretty flat?

So I'm in the market for a gen 2 Prius, I know I should get a scanner and dr Prius, I know what to look for mechanically. But what are some things I should know about, keep in mind I do plan on rigging it up for urban car living for me and my partner. Sorry if I'm being vauge

20oz bottle has a wide enough bottle to catch vomit.

It’s not wide enough for diarrhea.

Hey folks, I'm heading to Miami Springs for a couple of weeks this winter, to do some eldercare. I went a few years ago and camped in a Walmart parking lot along with a dozen other campers. I'm going to be doing a bunch of laptop work while I'm there, and I'm planning to do the usual Panera/PF life, but with Walmarts less available these days, plus a couple of health issues I've got going on, I'm worried about finding safe, quiet, dark, restful places to park.

Does anyone have updated info about Walmarts in Miami? Are they allowing overnight campers? Any other tips for dwelling for a few weeks? I'm tempted to get a long-term stay hotel this time, just to streamline the hassle.

As the title says, I’m going through a couple huge life changes and I’m wondering if a Prius would be a good option over a room for rent. I’m looking to save money so I would need to get an older Prius (2004-2006). Is it safe to run those all night with the heat on or is that something reserved for newer models? I’d hate to wake up with a dead battery in sub-20 degree weather because the engine didn’t kick in. Also any tips for eating/cooking on a budget?

I was interested in camper vans for awhile, I liked the idea of living out of one stealth camping but they are all vintage now and really expensive, never thought much about prius's, can you get a used one for under 5000$ that doesn't have problems?

If I set up curtains separating the front from the back will that prevent airflow to the back?

Been fascinated by the Prius campers for years, being based in UK though I've not seen any videos or posts of UK dwellers. Are there any out there? And what's easier and more difficult about life in a Prius than our American cousins?

This seems like the sort of question that MUST have been asked before but I wasn't able to find it. How many gallons per hour does a gen3 prius burn in ready mode if one runs a 1000 watt inverter, with no climate control?

How long does the hybrid battery operate unassisted by the alternator in this use case?

How often do you guys replace these? Back of my car is sagging like crazy, presumably from sleeping in the back of the car for a year. I generally do spend a lot of time in the back now that it's colder out too. Went in to Les Schwab and they told me that I'm due for replacing them.

What should I worry about if I don't replace them? Saving up for a Sienna next year and I don't want to invest more into this car than I absolutely need.

Thanks

Would he dope to car camp while exploring the EU

I have a 2008 Prius and on previous occasions when changing my oil there has been zero oil. In those cases, I drove 2000 miles and somehow ran out of oil. Anyone know the cause or have similar problems.

Pretty much the title. I had a Prius C and if left alone it would charge the battery to ~1/4 and then switch to EV. Could it cycle less by charging more?

I was unsure about getting this but it seems to work really well. I wasn’t able to find anyone else using the alternator charger with a Toyota hybrid. My old setup was going to a 2000w inverter, and connected it to the ac adapter for my jackery. The jackery only pulled 145w. And I always had to push a button to turn on the inverter.

The EcoFlow alternator charger just works really well. I did purchase the max 2 for more capacity.

To make it work:

1. change the start voltage to “12.5” instead of the default “13”
2. As I’m unsure about the capacity of the converter/inverter of the new Prius, I went ahead and cut the wattage to 400, so it should pull 38a.

Both HeatShield and WeatherTech window shields have been discussed, mostly favorably, but I didn't find a comparison between the two regarding quality, material, and longevity.

Would love to learn pros and cons from users of either brand, but especially any who have used both.

I've seen people who van life disguise their vans as work vans for stealth camping purposes. I was wondering if this might be possible for a prius too and what type of fake business could I use? Obviously going with a full wrap is a little much and expensive but I was wondering if a large advertising magnet would work, the exact same thing that real estate agents and home cleaners use sometimes that go on both sides of the vehicle. Something like this will only work if you are following all the basic rules of stealth camping of course but i'm wondering if it might raise chances of success.

Also random thing I thought was cool. I saw someone with an all white mercedes van put high vis vests around the back of the two front seats to make it look like a work can and it totally disguised it. :)

Am I alone in this?

Is 1000w enough or is 1500 recommended? I found one on offer up for 70$

I am dwelling right now and got a Jackery 500 and an instant pot to cook meat not realizing the 700 watt draw wouldn’t work on the jackery 500.

What are my best cooking options on my jackery 500 I mostly want to cook as many different types of meat as possible and eggs. (I have a fridge already)