Climate control all night in the Hybrid Toyota Sienna // Van-Life in Yellowstone
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- JUSTIN A VAN
[Season0, Episode16]:
Sienna Hybrid Climate Control All Night //Vanlife Next Generation
I used my 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid's climate control all night long outside of Yellowstone when it was -34 degrees F outside. It's crazy how efficient these vans are. It's the next generation of vanlife.
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Excellent video...
FYI - Hitting the lock button while you're idling cancels the auto shutoff mode.
Woah that’s helpful. Thanks
That does NOT work….Look at your displays once u park and open the door. THERE is your alarm shutdown. Scroll down and select keep on. OTHERWISE will shutdown or alarm u period.
I’ve Been living in a Toyota hybrid for over 2 years now. I traded in my 2021 XLE for a 2023 Platinum and use a no build to be full time. OK if u read this…once u park, open door to get in back LOOK AT YOUR Center DISPLAY…message turn off after an hour or leave on/running not sure scroll down and hit ok to select keep running. BOOM NO ALARMS after that. Second…i use a back scratcher i keep in pocket behind driver seat…i use that to reach and lock / unlock doors…very easy. LASTLY for all with comments about “look up” it’s bad to leave your car idling all night. THIS is a HYBRID- So does NOT run all night….Electric motor keeps everything that u leave on including the Temp….once battery drops to a low lever, its all auto, 4 cylinder Gas engines starts and runs for about 10 minutes and in that time u get a few more hours on Electric…So will do this a few times a night depending on your use. Hybrid Engins…LOOK IT UP! People have been doping van life in the Toyota Prius for YEARS….they leave them running nightly…what idle issues??? HAPPY VANLIFE’ing
I've been sweating in my Kia Carnival way too much in summer to where its hard to sleep. You're saying with any hybrid minivan, I'm able to sleep well with AC or Heat running all night because its only electric motor thats on? I'm switching asap!
@@DeyCallMeDrama THATS exactly what the Hybred will do…keep its temp all night. So long it’s got fuel u got power, ALL Day and Night. Enjoy
Less than $5 to keep 70F warm inside with -18F outside is a bargain and life-saver! I've seen others only having to use $1-2 for overnight heat in less cold weather conditions around 30F
If you change your MPG range settings from "total average" to "tank average," you'll get a more accurate view of your MPG. Just go to settings. Easy. There are three options, Total (which gives you an average over the life of the car), Trip (which gives you an average for just that session), and Tank, which averages your MPG for that tank of gas, automatically resetting when you refil you tank.
That is my dream set up right there
It’s incredible
@@Justin.a.Van.I’m dreaming about a PHEV Sienna
Btw I have a 2022 Sienna, I think in this situation I'd just use enough climate control to keep it above freezing temp and use other means to keep warm, such as zero degree sleeping bag and low wattage heated pad or blanket that can be powered by USB power banks. That way it doesn't stress the car as much and kills less gasoline.
Right. I really try to avoid it and have only used it probably 10 times since I got it
Your idea is great. Don't listen to these know-it-alls in the comments. I've had what he described in a pickup. It won't work in that kind of cold. Montana here, so I know. The commenter above has never used his method in -20F or he wouldn't have a face 😉. Your idea is great, and you still have your face to prove it!
@@shallowada you are clearly a terrible reader. My comment is about using all of the above methods together to relieve stress on the car, that includes the car's climate control which YOU yourself said works. If my suggestion is to include the method you approved plus more, how can it fail? Please enlighten the community.
I love my Sienna. Nice video!
Really helpful video. I have a 2020, but being able to stay warm during winter would open up a lot of possibilities. Please keep us updated!
Great video, very encouraging to see that the internal climate control can handle the cold weather at a reasonable cost! Thank you!
Thanks!! You made one of the best videos!!!!!
Thank you! It’s an amazing car
I'm a Pirates fan but had no idea Paul Skenes lived in a van!
The bed set-up was done gracefully.
Very informative
Glad to hear
I ❤ my Sienna
Love the party lights
Thank you!
Very helpful video as I devour all info on the latest Sienna prior to my purchase of one. Really looking forward to some camping trips and an eventual drive to Alaska from NY.
Wow this is very helpful. Hope you'll do another video when stopping by some desert. I'll expect it will cost more than cold enviroment.
Impressive.
Do one in the summer with the ac on.
Will do
Graceful Bed setup. 3rd Row Bench seat folds down to make a Bed with 2nd Row seats removed?
I'm pretty sure if you create a digital key inside the Toyota app on your phone, you could lock your car that way instead of using the key fob while inside your van. It's also a lot safer since it's much harder for thieves to clone your key. I have a Grand highlander hybrid 2024 so it might be different.
60 is a good sleeping temperature but may need it 55 in a 0 bag.
I would do 40F if I’m rocking a Zero degree bag. Just need to make sure to wear head covering and maybe a loose fitting light blanket/scarf to slow the heat loss from the face.
nice my only concern is when you want to go to the restroom at night
I have a video about… my toilet bucket
Yep, my Prius just lost 15 mpg this first winter in cold climate. :(
I can't think of many places where such a test proves the point. Livingston is known for high winds associated with the Bozeman Pass, and I doubt that would have made much of a difference as well.
Where is the best spot to stay overnight? I can see hotel one of them, anyother?
Do you remember how many times did the van turn on and off? Is it noticeable when it turns on, like causing sleep disturbances?
I will try to do a video in the future doing some testing to see the frequency. I got used to the turning on and off so it’s not an issue for me
How much does it cost you per Month to run and live in the Vehicle ?
I suspect that the actual cost is higher. I trust the fuel gauge more than the car’s calculation/guesstimate of mpg. I also don’t think you can extrapolate that it equals gas used to power the heater whilst the car is stationary.
The fuel gauge says that used a quarter tank of fuel, which in a Sienna is ore than 1.55 gallons.Google says a 2021 Sienna has a gas tank of 18 gallons, so a quarter tank is 4.5 gallons, making the actual cost closer to $13.50; which is still a deal 😊
Can u go through the process of putting it in ready mode and showing us how u do that
With your foot off the brake, double press the ignition button.
I have a 2021. When you crank the car it is in ready. Put your foot on the break and press ignition button one time.
Curious about your bed set up. I built one but is based on the seats being folded forward and then the bed on top of that, but then we can’t sit up in our beds
Check out my channel for a video on my bed. I have a video about it
I wish you could just run the supplements off the ev side of the car. Because thats where ev's shine for camping. No idling
Thanks for sharing this! Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm/monitor?
I do not. I should get one
Amazing. What about going to the restroom at night? Do you have an inside solution or outside?
I have an emergency toilet for #2 called luggable loo but for #1 I just use a big plastic bottle from like a coffee jug or milk jug
I found some source said the Gasoline Particulate Filter will damaged quickly when you Idle for extended periods, especially during winter.
Got it, I did no research and just hoped for the best. The thing is this is a hybrid so it only idles for probably 5 minutes max each cycle. Did you lookup standard gasoline engines?
@@Justin.a.Van. gas engine doesn't have particulate filter. There is a catalytic converter, and it's attached to the exhaust manifold so it's not going to be affected by the temperature outside
These vans are made for this…off grid camping a few days at a time. THATS why they have built in converters / inverters to help u keep everything charged up and running. THEY ARE NOT a typical gas engine with same issues. The electric does the heavy lifting and only uses Gas when power is needed or to charge the Electric batteries. I LOVE my VanLife in my Sienna. Perfect for 1 person.
@@Justin.a.Van. I find this because they are hot topic when someone recommend Sienna in social media in Asian market. but you are the guy practice and prove it's not a issue at all. Could you share more data about this, like total night/hours you sleep in your Sienna with AC running. by the way, did you closed all the window when sleeping?
@@RR-ej6cd True, they are made for camping, but they don't recommend to run you AC all night. BTW, I don't have converters because I bought a XLE😂
Does anyone know if it works the same in a Chrysler Pacifica hybrid? I haven’t seen anyone talk about it.
I am not sure. Someone should do a test with it for sure.
Dude, how do you permanently disable the message “keep van on or shut it off” after 20 minutes “ beeping after locking doors before going to sleep?
You push button that says off. Very easy.
Did the hotel kt you stay there or were you stealth camping! Mostly there is no where to go!
Very interesting... How did you get fresh air?
Just the standard engine’s air filtering. Just leave the car running
@@Justin.a.Van. Thanks for this answer. The Sienna is at the top of my list now. Your video pushed it even higher.
how did you turn off the air bag light with the center seats out.
Brad Ling makes an emulator. Just Google his name. It’s brads hacks. I can’t give any more info otherwise my comment is deleted. It’s an awesome device that allows Sienna owners to remove their middle seats.
You can use a resistor in place of the seat hookup. There are RUclips videos on this.
How does this affect the longevity of the hybrid battery and other parts of the van? I guess only time will tell.
Yeah I really do not know.
Toyota hybrid batteries are designed for the life of the vehicle, they don't mess around :)
How did you remain ventilated? Were all the windows completely closed? I know it’s not an issue for fumes but for the sake of good air quality, what did you do? Ty
All the windows were shut. The car’s heat/air conditioning system has an air filter underneath the seat that you’re supposed to replace every once in a while. But just like when you’re driving you have clean air to breath with it in idle
@@Justin.a.Van. cool. Ty
And clearly it works well if there was no condensation on the inside after a whole night of breathing into it.
could you run things off of the hybrid battery rather than the engine? 70 degrees with a 0 degree bag sounds kind of warm.
Yeah the sleeping bag is overkill but it was my only bedding at the time.
You can’t choose whether things run off the battery or the engine. The engine just goes on and off as it needs to
Yea humans sleep best when it's chilly like 60 degrees ... I know sometimes when it's cold out it a little warmer does feel better though
You should always use max heat, the engine is always simply on, your only changing how much heat you use, more or less the car uses the same gas. When you don't use max heat the left over is waisted or even sent to the radiator to cool your engine
Can all of the 2021 and newer Sienna hybrids run the heat overnight like this?
Yep
@@Justin.a.Van. Can you also run the HVAC while being outside of the van? For example, can I leave my dog inside with the HVAC running while I take a serious business bathroom break at Starbucks - turning on the HVAC then locking the doors from outside either remotely or with the key?
I cannot lock mine from the outside while running from the key fob I do not know if you can do it from the app since you have to pay monthly for the remote start and stop from app. I just did not continue it after the free time was up. I would love to find someone to remove my middle seats for me; so as to have more room
On my Prius v. We would leave the car running with the temp set for the dog. Roll the driver side window down. Keep the key fob with you. Close and hit the lock button on the inside of the door. The reach in and hit the window up button. Get your arm out of the way. We were able to leave the car on for hours. Now you will need the spare key in the key fob to unlock the doors.
@@cwjsam can you explain why you need spare ? Are you leaving the first fob the car.
is it dangerous to sleep in the van? are there carbon dioxide inside the car if keep running? new to this - is this a concern?
No not with hybrid
I had an idea to rig up my heating system to bypass the engine and heat the water coolant with a propane hot water heater and a pump . Then only the fan running will keep the car warm. 73
@@ronb6182that sounds clever
@@bdmenne yeah but I know someone will knock down this idea because if the fumes from the hot water heater but it's minimal and the heater could be placed outside away from the vehicle. Some heaters are almost 100 percent efficient. I had one in my laundry room. 73
@@ronb6182 I can't wait you share a video for this :)
Why are you getting such low mpg? Due to the weight of your build?
I think it was the cold and the wind. I was able to get 33 MPG on a really long road trip with the cargo box and all I’ve added is a bike so I don’t know why it’s so low
Using the heater decreases the mpg.
that's a myth, using heat in a car does not decrease the mpg especially not by 10 for a hybrid Sienna@@livingmybestestlife
I agree the energy has to cone from somewhere. There are mountains so that adds needing more gasoline power. 73@@livingmybestestlife
@@Justin.a.Van. I was getting 33 but pulling a tear drop dropped me down to 28. The battery does not like the cold at all. Sometimes when it goes so low is an indication your battery is going out. I hope not. They cost 5000 dollars. You should be covered under warrenty.
Ifs not good to idle ur engine all night. Look it up
Yes it isn’t good, but the nice part is how little the engine actually idles. It will only idle like 30% of the time spent with the vehicle on
With this Hybrid you can, look it up. ❤
Why the horrible gas mileage ja.
Cuz of the cold
Justin i just found you who removed your seats .i would love to have mine removed. I am a 73 year old woman and don’t think that is something i can do.
Hmm. If you order the airbag override devices online from this website www.google.com/search?q=toyota+sienna+seat+removal&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS708US708&oq=toyota+sienna+seat+removal&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIGCAEQIxgnMgcIAhAAGIAEMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCDY4ODJqMGo3qAIZsAIB4gMEGAEgXw&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#ip=1 you could find someone else to take the seats out for you because they are quite heavy
@@Justin.a.Van. THANK YOU