06-21-2018, 05:12 PM
Prius camper update.
Try as I like, I haven’t been able to convince myself to sell it and purchase a minivan. Getting between 50 and 56 mpg on a regular basis just keeps me coming back. That plus I’m a “driver” as opposed to a “camper”. I rarely stay in the same location more than 2 days (unless I’m couch surfing) and as an example, I will put on a (planned) 12-13K miles from June 1st-October 1st, that’s only 4 months.
Recently I actually spent a night in a cheap motel just off the gas savings from my trip up to mid-BC and back. The 8’ sytanding room and shower felt good! I also did my “Chinese laundry” routine in there... But then I was reminded why I don’t like motels, hearing everyones tv, snoring, the trucks on the highway etc...
I’ve wasted many hours reading forum posts from all over on using flexible or rigid panels on the roof of a van to charge house batteries yadda, yadda. Then I remember that I have a 1.3KW, 202 volt battery from which I can draw power. There’s several articles about people powering their homes during weather events from the Prius...
So I’m still quite cramped and not able to carry much of anything but it’s cheap. If you are single, no pets, a minimalist and travel a lot, give it a try.
TWIH
Try as I like, I haven’t been able to convince myself to sell it and purchase a minivan. Getting between 50 and 56 mpg on a regular basis just keeps me coming back. That plus I’m a “driver” as opposed to a “camper”. I rarely stay in the same location more than 2 days (unless I’m couch surfing) and as an example, I will put on a (planned) 12-13K miles from June 1st-October 1st, that’s only 4 months.
Recently I actually spent a night in a cheap motel just off the gas savings from my trip up to mid-BC and back. The 8’ sytanding room and shower felt good! I also did my “Chinese laundry” routine in there... But then I was reminded why I don’t like motels, hearing everyones tv, snoring, the trucks on the highway etc...
I’ve wasted many hours reading forum posts from all over on using flexible or rigid panels on the roof of a van to charge house batteries yadda, yadda. Then I remember that I have a 1.3KW, 202 volt battery from which I can draw power. There’s several articles about people powering their homes during weather events from the Prius...
So I’m still quite cramped and not able to carry much of anything but it’s cheap. If you are single, no pets, a minimalist and travel a lot, give it a try.
TWIH
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