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!
@@windgoblin yes and no, it's not the best thing for your engine but isn't the worst either. We see with old police cruisers they idled for thousands of hours and still got very high mileage. A very important thing to note is if you do decide to do this change your oil frequently. You can do your own research on "oil dilation issues".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, I have a non-hybrid minivan and I'm comfortable sleeping down to about 25F dressed the way Justin is and with a good sleeping bag. Somehow I don't think Toyota was engineering for van life :) so the climate control won't go that low, but the lower the delta-T, the less gas and battery used.
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.
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.
your fuel gauge showed you used slightly less than 1/4 of a tank. if your tank is 18 gallons a quarter tank would be 4.5 gallons. if you used 1.55 gallons it would have barely moved. using the average mpg to back into the gallons used must be inaccurate. anyway even if the cost of this was 2X it’s still great news. i would have kept it at a lower temperature with this kind of heavy duty sleeping bag. thanks for sharing.
Great informative video. Thanks for the clear results and information listed at the end. $3 to stay warm in -18 for the whole night sounds like a deal!
Just came back from a trip to the Yukon and I kept the van running all night on several occasions. Just wanted to also remind everyone that CO2 levels can spike pretty high overnight, especially if you are a larger person. I'm 6 foot 3 and kept waking up with severe headaches when sleeping in my 2022 Sienna overnight when sleeping with the window cracked and no heat or ac on. I got a meter and it was way over the 5000 ppm limit. After sleeping with the hybrid engine running with the windows up, the levels returned to normal and I had no headache when I woke up.
@@muveefan I have a 2022 AWD XLE. I had to go up a package and spend more on the sound system, etc to make sure I got the 1500 w inverter and the roof rack. I knew going in that ,most of the new 2022 did not come with a spare tire, so my full sized spare is on the roof. I have a swing out cargo carrier in the back. Most of my build was with 8020 and I got some great ideas from "Tellvia" on RUclips.
@@WJMPhotographyThank you! Im looking for a 2024 LE AWD as it has a spare tire. I think the amount involved to XLE/XLS is way too much and no stock, dealers are way above their heads 😮😢
That's great, thanks for sharing! Hybrids are amazing. My F150 Powerboost hybrid has a 7.2kw/h built in pro-power-on board system where I can supply my house during power outage or supply our RV while dry camping. I also like how you can idle in heavy stop and go traffic with the a/c or heat on and the ICE off, just cycling on and off.
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
Climate change is a lie brought to you by the constructs of the people who want to bring in the New world Order. Lookup Agenda2030.@@veganpotterthevegan
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.
This is interesting. My wife and I bought a new hybrid awd Sienna yesterday. Even though we are unlikely to spend the night in our Sienna, this is still good to know. We aren't far away, in Wyoming.
Wow! 9 plus hours. That's amazing! Awesome video. I'm sure a lot of ppl can appreciate this real-life usage test. Thank you. And now it is time for me to go buy a hybrid Sienna! 😂😂❤
@@JustinTheVan 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
Very interesting video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I have an older Sienna with the 2GRFE engine. For sure it would have burned a lot more fuel idling all night keeping me warm.
I have the 2021 Sienna Hybrid and I love it. The only thing that's been a pain in the ass for me is figuring out how to keep it running at the drive in movie theatre to hear the sound while also keeping the headlights off to not annoy the people parked behind me #firstworldproblems
You can make this setup much more efficient by using a 12v space heater/heated blanket in addition to the car heater. Currently you have to wait for engine/coolant to heat with each idle period during which it could be generating plenty of juice to be running accessory heaters. Hybrid system will start the engine whether it's too cold or the battery needs charging.
You definitely burned more than 1.55 gallons running idle overnight (yes, I understand it's a hybrid). Indicated range is just an approximate estimate, and fuel gauge is also approximate. It's not possible to calculate correctly based on this info. The only way to find out for certain is to sleep near a gas station and fill up completely full before and after - second fill up will be the answer. It's a bit strange to have 72° or 70° heated car AND a sleeping bag, but to each its own, I guess. Thanks for the video 👍
One question that I dont think was addressed is: how many minutes approximately did the engine run for during the test. Does the Sienna generate heat from resistance like an electic baseboard heater or does it have some form of heat pump that works with refrigerant. Great video BTW.
so... what is your normal MPG when driving at interstate speeds in the western US? A deer just wrecked our 2011. hoping to get a 2025 tomorrow. Excited about the hybrid, but not about the loss of power that the 6 cylinder gave us. We mostly go 21mpg driving 80 with a space case and bicycles.
You know if you set it to Auto and 72 it will hold the temp just like a thermostat in your house. Why don’t people use that? Also your temperature is reading in Fahrenheit and your phone is reading Celsius.
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 😊
Wow nice video I live in a Chrysler 2022 Pacific in Arizona and I’m liking the fact that you can use the heat all night. What about ac ? If so I’m sold on the new hybrid. I paid for my vehicle cash so it can be a pretty big down payment on-the 2025 Toyota sienna o I forgot I. Live in the van in Arizona
3/4 of a tank is only good for 238 miles?? I drive a 1999 528iT that 380 miles on 3/4 of a tank and almost 500 miles on full. Very quiet, torquey motor. Watching this video makes me miss my Mazda MPV.
hello Justin, thank you for your video. I also have a hybrid sienna and like to van camp as well. do you know if there's a way to keep the climate control on with hybrid system on AND keep the outer lights such as taillight and headlight completely off? thank you!
I love the toyota hybrids, I have a 2020 Rav4 and during covid it was so nice to be able to hang out in my vehicle on long trips with the heat/AC running without having to continuously idle the motor. It is also nice that the battery charging mode puts some load on the motor when it is running making the engine heat up fast as well as converting what would, in a normal vehicle, be almost no load idle time to light engine load. Given the length of time I have had work vehicles idle at job sites without major issue I am confident that while not great for the engine this setup is probably not going to cause any real issues as long as proper maintenance is done.
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?
@@JustinTheVan 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.
@@JustinTheVan 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?
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
Here in Norway the gasoline is more expensive so it would be around $10. Can you set the car to only charge the battery when it reaches a certain % or something?
Can You imagine, in some EU countries to keep the engine on when parked up, is banned by law, We can be fined. For example in Poland according to the law, during winter, early morning when We have to scratch(clean)the windows from the ice, snow, we aren’t allowed to switch the engine on😂. You have to clean the windows first, turn your engine on later😂. The eco euro terror. All the best mate.
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
@@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
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
How come other carmakers don't offer this climate control feature in their hybrids? I think Hyundai hybrids will shut off after two hours while using AC or heat off the battery.
the sienna is getting long in the tooth, i am hoping when ever they decide to refresh they lean into more camping options when they finally do a re design. I used to have an 09 prius and used to love camping in it.
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.
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
How do you deal with carbon monoxide and the possibility of contamination due to change of external air flow and poisoned air coming in the car in the dead of night?
If it is a conventional gas vehicle, that would be a serious problem. But since it is a hybrid vehicle, the engine is on and off cycling and I am assuming that "on period" is way shorter than a "off period" So, carbon mono oxide can be seeped in but concentration will not be that harmful. It is just based on my thoughts. However I think it is worth to have Carbonmonooxide alaram 😊
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.
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
@@JustinTheVan 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.
you really should leave the windows cracked just a bit to let moisture out. In freezing weather the condition in our RV is so bad we can get puddles. Also, I've not looked at all your videos, but you you have a carbon monoxide alarm?
Someone on here commented that window open allowed exhaust/CO into the van, so probably best to keep them closed. It would be interesting to know if after waking, if running AC w/heat will dehumidify. Otherwise a bowl of baking powder on the dash could work to absorb moisture. Or a fan blowing.
With the HVAC running on fresh air mode there's no need to crack open windows. The only concern would be if excess snow cover around the vehicle directs exhaust to the HVAC intake at the front.
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
Great video, very encouraging to see that the internal climate control can handle the cold weather at a reasonable cost! Thank you!
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!
@@DramaNinja0 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
@@RR-ej6cd does it make any damage to your car engine in the long run?
@@windgoblin yes and no, it's not the best thing for your engine but isn't the worst either. We see with old police cruisers they idled for thousands of hours and still got very high mileage. A very important thing to note is if you do decide to do this change your oil frequently. You can do your own research on "oil dilation issues".
Who cares? We didn’t come here to hear about your life
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.
Okay this is huge, that was the only obvious issue I saw with this strategy!
I got old minivan no auto shutoff 😂, but it's 20f I use lots blankets run van every so few hours heat back up
Just fasten seatbelt. It works for every modern hyundai-kia-genesis as well as for toyota
The bed set-up was done gracefully.
That is my dream set up right there
It’s incredible
@@JustinTheVanI’m dreaming about a PHEV Sienna
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.
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!
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.
Yes, I have a non-hybrid minivan and I'm comfortable sleeping down to about 25F dressed the way Justin is and with a good sleeping bag. Somehow I don't think Toyota was engineering for van life :) so the climate control won't go that low, but the lower the delta-T, the less gas and battery used.
I wish Toyota would get rid of the humps for the fold down seats
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.
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.
Video shows best use of "hybrid" I have seen - Keeping heat going in cold weather.👍
your fuel gauge showed you used slightly less than 1/4 of a tank. if your tank is 18 gallons a quarter tank would be 4.5 gallons. if you used 1.55 gallons it would have barely moved. using the average mpg to back into the gallons used must be inaccurate. anyway even if the cost of this was 2X it’s still great news. i would have kept it at a lower temperature with this kind of heavy duty sleeping bag. thanks for sharing.
Great informative video. Thanks for the clear results and information listed at the end. $3 to stay warm in -18 for the whole night sounds like a deal!
The bonus to having a HYBRID!!! Love it! Done this many times in a Prius.. NIce when the motor kicks on it wakes you ! lol
Very useful. Thanks! When your display went from -1 to -22 I assumed it was converting to celsius. lol
Just came back from a trip to the Yukon and I kept the van running all night on several occasions. Just wanted to also remind everyone that CO2 levels can spike pretty high overnight, especially if you are a larger person. I'm 6 foot 3 and kept waking up with severe headaches when sleeping in my 2022 Sienna overnight when sleeping with the window cracked and no heat or ac on. I got a meter and it was way over the 5000 ppm limit. After sleeping with the hybrid engine running with the windows up, the levels returned to normal and I had no headache when I woke up.
What year and model do you have? Looking at all these Sienna camping videos and planning to buy one. Thank you for any insight.
@@muveefan I have a 2022 AWD XLE. I had to go up a package and spend more on the sound system, etc to make sure I got the 1500 w inverter and the roof rack. I knew going in that ,most of the new 2022 did not come with a spare tire, so my full sized spare is on the roof. I have a swing out cargo carrier in the back. Most of my build was with 8020 and I got some great ideas from "Tellvia" on RUclips.
@@WJMPhotographyThank you! Im looking for a 2024 LE AWD as it has a spare tire. I think the amount involved to XLE/XLS is way too much and no stock, dealers are way above their heads 😮😢
Very dangerous to sleep with car running it can easily kill you. ..if you have full electric and then you should be okay.
@@muveefan Year? He stated he has a '22
That's great, thanks for sharing! Hybrids are amazing. My F150 Powerboost hybrid has a 7.2kw/h built in pro-power-on board system where I can supply my house during power outage or supply our RV while dry camping. I also like how you can idle in heavy stop and go traffic with the a/c or heat on and the ICE off, just cycling on and off.
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
I happily camp with a heated blanket at -20. No need for all the excessive emissions that comes from idling
But paid $15k up front for that ability.
Climate change is a lie brought to you by the constructs of the people who want to bring in the New world Order. Lookup Agenda2030.@@veganpotterthevegan
@@veganpottertheveganwhat heated blanket do you recommend? I heard some of them burn. I don't want that risk :(
Not less than $5 since that range is under extremely harsh weather, and the car was running itself at a non-moving spot so range was different
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.
OMG hybrid is the way to go!! I am more interested in the summer, but either way this is great.
Daughter and I camped in ours with the AC on overnight. It was nice except for the slopped floor.
@@swimspudHi, what make, model and year do you have? Thank you
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This is interesting. My wife and I bought a new hybrid awd Sienna yesterday. Even though we are unlikely to spend the night in our Sienna, this is still good to know. We aren't far away, in Wyoming.
Do you know the cost on the 2025 ? I have the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica and it’s paid for I’m seriously thinking about that sienna after seeing the video
Wow! 9 plus hours. That's amazing! Awesome video. I'm sure a lot of ppl can appreciate this real-life usage test. Thank you. And now it is time for me to go buy a hybrid Sienna! 😂😂❤
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.
Thanks!! You made one of the best videos!!!!!
Thank you! It’s an amazing car
Can all of the 2021 and newer Sienna hybrids run the heat overnight like this?
Yep
@@JustinTheVan 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
@cwjsam can you explain why you need spare ? Are you leaving the first fob the car.
@cwjsam thank you
Very interesting video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I have an older Sienna with the 2GRFE engine. For sure it would have burned a lot more fuel idling all night keeping me warm.
Love the hybrid van but hate that huge front center console.
I have the 2021 Sienna Hybrid and I love it. The only thing that's been a pain in the ass for me is figuring out how to keep it running at the drive in movie theatre to hear the sound while also keeping the headlights off to not annoy the people parked behind me #firstworldproblems
You can make this setup much more efficient by using a 12v space heater/heated blanket in addition to the car heater. Currently you have to wait for engine/coolant to heat with each idle period during which it could be generating plenty of juice to be running accessory heaters. Hybrid system will start the engine whether it's too cold or the battery needs charging.
Another good thing is running it all night will keep your battery charged and windows clear of condensation.
Love the party lights
Thank you!
@@JustinTheVanwhat kind are they?
You definitely burned more than 1.55 gallons running idle overnight (yes, I understand it's a hybrid). Indicated range is just an approximate estimate, and fuel gauge is also approximate. It's not possible to calculate correctly based on this info. The only way to find out for certain is to sleep near a gas station and fill up completely full before and after - second fill up will be the answer.
It's a bit strange to have 72° or 70° heated car AND a sleeping bag, but to each its own, I guess.
Thanks for the video 👍
I love my Sienna. Nice video!
One question that I dont think was addressed is: how many minutes approximately did the engine run for during the test. Does the Sienna generate heat from resistance like an electic baseboard heater or does it have some form of heat pump that works with refrigerant. Great video BTW.
so... what is your normal MPG when driving at interstate speeds in the western US? A deer just wrecked our 2011. hoping to get a 2025 tomorrow. Excited about the hybrid, but not about the loss of power that the 6 cylinder gave us. We mostly go 21mpg driving 80 with a space case and bicycles.
Excellent video...
Do one in the summer with the ac on.
Will do
I'm a Pirates fan but had no idea Paul Skenes lived in a van!
Thank you for making this video!
You should look into getting a hybrid Pacifica Chrysler you can run it on full electric all night
You know if you set it to Auto and 72 it will hold the temp just like a thermostat in your house. Why don’t people use that? Also your temperature is reading in Fahrenheit and your phone is reading Celsius.
I will get my new 2025 sienna on next Saturday and will try to sleep in it over the cold night of Canada.😂
Toyota doing Toyota things
HEST foamy sleeping pad I bought a double folded it in half fit perfectly from REI.
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 😊
A whole lot cheaper than a hotel room!
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.
Hii!! Super cool! Or warm lol! How would you say AWD compares to 4WD?
Hot air rises. The bottom vents will be most effective.
Wow nice video I live in a Chrysler 2022 Pacific in Arizona and I’m liking the fact that you can use the heat all night. What about ac ? If so I’m sold on the new hybrid. I paid for my vehicle cash so it can be a pretty big down payment on-the 2025 Toyota sienna o I forgot I. Live in the van in Arizona
Since you have the good sleeping bag shoulda kept it on at 60 degrees or even 58.
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
3/4 of a tank is only good for 238 miles?? I drive a 1999 528iT that 380 miles on 3/4 of a tank and almost 500 miles on full. Very quiet, torquey motor. Watching this video makes me miss my Mazda MPV.
Graceful Bed setup. 3rd Row Bench seat folds down to make a Bed with 2nd Row seats removed?
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. :(
hello Justin, thank you for your video.
I also have a hybrid sienna and like to van camp as well.
do you know if there's a way to keep the climate control on with hybrid system on AND keep the outer lights such as taillight and headlight completely off?
thank you!
is there CARBON MONOXIDE buildup risk if parked station for a long time? maybe consider getting a portable detector/alarm for us in these situation?
I would have two of them for redundancy
I love the toyota hybrids, I have a 2020 Rav4 and during covid it was so nice to be able to hang out in my vehicle on long trips with the heat/AC running without having to continuously idle the motor. It is also nice that the battery charging mode puts some load on the motor when it is running making the engine heat up fast as well as converting what would, in a normal vehicle, be almost no load idle time to light engine load.
Given the length of time I have had work vehicles idle at job sites without major issue I am confident that while not great for the engine this setup is probably not going to cause any real issues as long as proper maintenance is done.
Hi, where did you purchase the side window shades? It looks like the left driver side is a WeatherTech product.
Very informative
Glad to hear
Very interesting... How did you get fresh air?
Just the standard engine’s air filtering. Just leave the car running
@@JustinTheVan Thanks for this answer. The Sienna is at the top of my list now. Your video pushed it even higher.
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
Almost 24 mpg is not horrible at all for a van. That is car mileage. How many mpg do you expect in a van?
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?
@@JustinTheVan 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.
@@JustinTheVan 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😂
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 ❤ my Sienna
We love ours, but frustrating that the middle row seats don't come out easily.
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Hi amigo. Would this work with a/c too? Thanks
Yes it does
4:34 😅❤
What years of the sienna have this option?
2021+
Here in Norway the gasoline is more expensive so it would be around $10.
Can you set the car to only charge the battery when it reaches a certain % or something?
Can You imagine, in some EU countries to keep the engine on when parked up, is banned by law, We can be fined. For example in Poland according to the law, during winter, early morning when We have to scratch(clean)the windows from the ice, snow, we aren’t allowed to switch the engine on😂. You have to clean the windows first, turn your engine on later😂. The eco euro terror. All the best mate.
Consider a gas Webasto heater tied into the coolant loop. Will drastically reduce fuel consumption, not to mention engine wear.
Thanks for sharing this! Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm/monitor?
I do not. I should get one
I use a trekking pole to lock in lock doors
很有用，3年前我也有一辆SINEENA
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 :)
Your thermostat is faulty. Or your coolant temp sensor.
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
How come other carmakers don't offer this climate control feature in their hybrids? I think Hyundai hybrids will shut off after two hours while using AC or heat off the battery.
So you had no issues removing the second row seats completely? I had read that would activate an airbag warning light…
There a resistor kit that is available or you can do it yourself, it’s a 2.2 ohms resistor
Does that have all wheel drive
the sienna is getting long in the tooth, i am hoping when ever they decide to refresh they lean into more camping options when they finally do a re design. I used to have an 09 prius and used to love camping in it.
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.
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
@@JustinTheVan cool. Ty
And clearly it works well if there was no condensation on the inside after a whole night of breathing into it.
Did you get a Continental breakfast?
How do you deal with carbon monoxide and the possibility of contamination due to change of external air flow and poisoned air coming in the car in the dead of night?
If it is a conventional gas vehicle, that would be a serious problem. But since it is a hybrid vehicle, the engine is on and off cycling and I am assuming that "on period" is way shorter than a "off period"
So, carbon mono oxide can be seeped in but concentration will not be that harmful.
It is just based on my thoughts.
However I think it is worth to have Carbonmonooxide alaram 😊
would you recommend the Webasto diesel heater or not worth it ?
its good for emergency but if your doing it everyday your putting stress on lots of components. Especially the muffler heat exchanger.
Thanks
Can you keep it at 65f in heat over 100 degrees high humidity outside?
Did the hotel kt you stay there or were you stealth camping! Mostly there is no where to go!
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.
Is your van all-wheel drive and if so what tires are you running
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.
I'm an old timer. What about the battery? Doesn't idling a car without driving it drain the battery? Or maybe cars have changed?
How much does it cost you per Month to run and live in the Vehicle ?
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
@@JustinTheVan 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.
you really should leave the windows cracked just a bit to let moisture out. In freezing weather the condition in our RV is so bad we can get puddles. Also, I've not looked at all your videos, but you you have a carbon monoxide alarm?
Someone on here commented that window open allowed exhaust/CO into the van, so probably best to keep them closed. It would be interesting to know if after waking, if running AC w/heat will dehumidify. Otherwise a bowl of baking powder on the dash could work to absorb moisture. Or a fan blowing.
With the HVAC running on fresh air mode there's no need to crack open windows. The only concern would be if excess snow cover around the vehicle directs exhaust to the HVAC intake at the front.
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