Tour of a Nomad Living Cheap in a Prius
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Today we meet Brent who travels extensively every year in his Toyota Prius, that he loves!! And why not!!? He gets 50 MPG, has all the electricity he needs, can run AC overnight if he needs to, and gets an amazing amount of room from a tiny--and easy to drive--space!
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Bob, to me you're a hero. You could just be out living your life and enjoying some nice scenery and solitude, but you chose to blaze a trail and leave a light on for others. Thanks to you, I know a way I can continue to care for my son (he is 28 and has autism and a seizure disorder), when we can no longer afford to rent a home.
lovely comment. Bob is very kind and I appreciate him as you do
God bless you, Carol. It's great to know there is an alternative.
I also truly appreciate what Bob does. This Prius owner is very kind, as well. Thank you, both. :)
I just bought a 2021 Prius and I'm in heaven! This car is roomier than my Mitsubishi outlander! Plus I bought a full size foam mattress for $150 and it fits perfectly in the back. I sleep and look up at the trees and moon through the huge window on the hatchback door. Perfect for me
As a Prius owner with well over 100k miles on mine, I’m gonna tell you right now, the battery and electric motor are the strongest and most durable parts of the car, and I expect the engine to go before both.
My wife and I camp in our prius all the time. It's comfy and gets great mpg's
If you happen to drive a Prius, please get an EMF Radiation inspection done, or borrow a TriField Meter to check the levels yourself. While the engine is running, test all areas of the car, including driver area near the gas and brake pedal, as well as the trunk area. I would also recommend having an EMF Radiation Inspection done on your Van if you have solar panels. If your inverter is not doing its job, the DC current is not converted to AC and you have a Radiation problem. Again, please inspect. This is important since you live in a small space and all of these devices are close to your sleeping and sitting area. I'm not trying to create fear, just awareness.
Thanks for this-I’ve wondered about this issue but didn’t know how to ask the question. EMF radiation is a real thing not just wack-a-doodle paranoia. You’ve answered a question I never asked out loud- which is how do I find out if there’s any EMF radiation. But now what do I do about it if there is?
My husband and I just purchased a Promaster last night. We can't wait to get started on our build and to start traveling. We are so excited to do this. Thank ion for all your Videos, Bob.
Great video! Just like always, Bob, you teach us to think
outside the box. Thinking of a Prius as a generator instead of a car is
perfect, and a very quiet generator, too! This video allows us to imagine
combining an environmentally friendly and free existence while tapping into our
creativity to make the inside of the Prius to match what works for us! Loved
this video.
I don't think I'd want everyone snooping around my house ha but it's nice how everyone is so proud of their designs and likes to share them; it seems like a good community.
I own a 2008 Prius and can attest to its reliability and comfort. It is the most reliable economical car I've ever owned!
I have not camped in mine but appreciate Brent's thoughtful approach and plan to emulate some of his ideas to travel.
I can't wait to own my first Prius. The more I learn about them, the more I want one.
Christopher Leamons , me too! I made the mistake of buying a SUV, I thought since it is a hybrid it would have options
Ike the Prius. I was regretfully wrong and now upside down in it! Grrrrrrrr!
My Prius has done over 220 k miles and has never let me down. I own a Ford Diesel 7 seater with a Peugeot Diesel Engine and American getrax gearbox powershift and it needs constant maintenance!
The Prius is starting to get a pretty strong following in the RV world. Have to admit that the mpg really allows one to cover a lot of ground at very low cost.
I go on long music tours in my Prius and I love it! Reliable and great on gas! Thanks for this great video :)
Love my Prius! Bought it new 15 years ago ('04) and it's been super reliable. The naysayers/FUDsters said that the battery would fail in 10 years or less, but that turned out to be fake news.
Just ordered a Tesla (after 15 years, thought it'd be a nice upgrade... still keeping the Prius though). Hearing the same "the battery will fail!" FUD. Some things never change.
Great mobility if not the best AND all the comfort is truck camper ..can go anywhere, kitchen, toilet, shower...and much more :) we are the family of 5 traveling in a truck camper
Just as in most things in life it's a trade off based on what is important to you and what your needs are and of course what your budget will allow for. I want to be able to travel to CA to be with my grandchildren and be in surrounding areas, warm climates and no more winters. I have had the big house, I have worked for "stuff" all my life and I now know what really matters isn't "stuff" at all so I look forward to the day I can hit the road and be free! Thank you for the videos that continue to give me the encouragement and hope for my future.
Before anyone makes one more comment about Bob's choice of clothing, I want you to take a look of your back side in a mirror. After you get over the shock, we'll be glad to hear from you after recovery.
Now, let's stay on subject!
Men's pockets are too low on the backside. It frustrates me how much better women's jeans fit my backside. The tradeoff is useless pockets.
I paid no attention to his clothing. I was fascinated by the content. That’s not why I’m watching this channel. Bob is just fine. Put your focus somewhere more productive.
Thank you. Seems like a nice set up. Would like to have seen more of it.
that's why I love my Prius 😊
I love my prius!
That is a awesome set up he has there! Thank you for this video Bob Wells! Hope you keep them rolling for a loooong time!
Oh My Goodness Bob! Is that your van? If so, you've gotten your high-top installed! YAAAAY!
You've compete;y changed my impressions of vans. I thought they were just big dorky vehicles... creepy to park next to. But a plain white van that you can stand up and build a home in is so cool!
8:55 "I wanted to have all the creature comforts in a Prius"
Said with a smile.
Now that is EXPANSIVE thinking!
Very thoughtful build and I get why people use Priuses. My concern would be this: Fragile tires designed for fuel economy and not gravel roads. Ground clearance, same with most passenger cars (and my Honda Odyssey, to be honest)
Thumbs up. Enjoy! My next car will be a Prius.
Hi Bob, I just found your channel and started following you! I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. I now have a plan for how I can live after my husband is gone. I no longer live in fear for my future....thank you again so much and I hope to one day return the favor.
Hey Bob, can't wait to see the inside of the van now that you have a raised top on it...
I have a Prius, but this is WAY TO COMPLICATED for me to devise, but cleaver video!
This is really cool... I currently work at a Toyota dealership in central MA and about 6 months ago I sold a Prius V to someone who was going to be living out of it for a while to minimize housing costs and to afford more freedoms of traveling the country; now THAT would be much more comfortable lol
Devin Cutting I have a 1999 Camry Toyota and it does work like a charm even if something's wrong with it
The video is only 14:36, and the intro was 8:25 of it! REALLY?!?!
Hi Bob...can you do a video that addresses safety while trying to stay warm or cool in your vehicle during inclement weather? I hear comments about propane and safety...just would like a video focused on safety in the elements.. .thanks. you awesome...happy travels...
He’s our Angle.....showing all of us the ends and outs. Give us great information.....I thank you over,and over Bob. Hugs.
Thank you Bob. Another informative video!
Wow, I have a Prius, don't camp, just enjoy your videos. He did a good job here, but I couldn't do it. I felt claustrophobic just watching it.
I've had mine since 2013 and have driven across country from Florida to California, Washington and back with 2 chihuahuas and a cat. We were very comfortable on our trip. We are driving to Georgia in November for what may be a permanent move if we like it there. Love my car and feel safe in my car. Thanks for the videos Bob!
Makes you wonder why some people need such huge houses and are working all day. I'd rather have a small space and explore the world.
They buying huge house not for them but for the joneses.
I think some people actually enjoy just being in there homes, they don't want to go out into the world. To each their own
@Destiny tran That's why it's smarter to get your house built. You can have it look any way you want and save s lot of $$
@@cgreen777 Or their family? good luck raising one in a Prius! :)
@@TheJordanMB that's why we have condoms
12:47 Those inserts with the screens built-in are really clever. I haven't seen that idea before. I guess they are made out of Coloplast that's been painted black with screening added to them.
Did not know much about the Prius before this video. Thank you.
I like those pop out screens!
So true it’s the balance... I wouldn’t like a vehicle so big it’s hard to park and expensive... I love my mini vans with removable seats and blacked out windows.. I’ve made all three of my vans so lovely and cosy they truly are my little havens ... my Hyundia trajet was an absolute bargain and I’ve used all light woods and flower accessories..... she’s a thing of beauty... ✌️✌️
Have had 2 Prius' they are great!!!
Agreed! I've just owned one for 15 years and it never breaks down, easy on the brake pads, great fuel economy and surprisingly roomy with the hatch. Wouldn't be surprised if it has another 15 years of life in it.
Just ordered a Tesla for an upgrade, though (keeping my '04 Prius). Happy trails!
My points of buying a Prius...you’re only as free as much gas and how well you can maintain your car and drive it. Honestly if I was a teenager I wish I had gotten one of these
Bob great videos, learning so much. Would like to recommend the hot logic mini to cook only uses electric equivalent to a 60 watt light bulb.and is adaptable to a d.c. system
I love the idea of camping in a prius..generator on wheels! Heat and air all night even with the engine off, can run a microwave and or rice cooker right in the passenger seat. I woukd make a mount for an Ipad or small tv. Gas mileage is a dream! This is definately they way I would do this if I ever got the nerve ofcourse. 😄😁👍
I love the high top Van Bob! I could tow a small trailer for my Coleman easy up tent, bike, kayak & gear with a Prius? I need to check it out. My F150 V8 Triton gets horrid mileage.
Congrats on the high top. Looks very spiffy.
great video. I have converted my Prius also for camping. I'm not good at electricity and would have liked to have seen more about how he set his batteries up. thanks for the video
Wow! I guess no car is too small. Great job of fitting all in there. Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
Wow, I would have liked to see more of Brent's interview. Quite a bit of time was taken up on the introduction. Thanks anyway.
what we need then is a prius van?
John Bergholm I'd like to see what someone could do with the new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. They're pricey though.
Chris Schuck What about a Prius V? Seems to me it's the same size as a Mazda (?) Minivan
doesnt have the height tho.
AlphaJulietEcho a prius V is definitely shorter. You probably couldn't sit up all the way in bed, let alone stand. That being said, I'm actually considering a prius V to replace my regular prius when it dies. I only sleep in it a few nights a month though.
Chris, are you thinking of the budget model - the Prius C? That is shorter and with fewer features than the regular prius. The Prius V is a few inches longer and a few inches higher. I just bought one last weekend.
Thanks bob for the reminder, between balance and mobility... i bought a 40 foot class A , to travel all by myself.... had a deal that i couldn't let pass :-) Anyway, i still want to drive all the way from Montreal (canada) to your place, at least once... then i'll rethink about 'balance and mobility' once i've realize how much fuel it cost ;-)
Wow! That's a whole lot of stuff going on in that little Prius! I'm just amazed! I know I couldn't do that unless I had to. Mainly due to health reasons. Great video as always! 💙💙💙
Love your new hightop.
The Prius can be lifted two/three inches on the cheep. Anyone can do it themselves plus an alignment.
Thank you soo much for sharing Bob and Brent! Truly appreciated..
I see links for some items in the description, but I think his fridge was an “Engel”..
And what about links for the single stove, house battery/inverter system, water tank & pump etc?
Wouk be very appreciated..
My 2018 Prius has 120k miles with avg 61 mpg and brake pads are at 50% I save $200 a month on gas compared to my previous Honda element so in 5 more years it pretty much pay itself👍
If you want a super light and Super strong material for tables, platforms, etc, go to a wrecker and take the same tire cover off a Subaru Outback or forester. It is a composite with Plastic center and aluminum outer skins. Super light, amazingly stiff.
could you show us inside your van with the high top please?
I love this guy... even lives without a hair cut
What a great set up. I'd love to see what he could do with a van. Very inventive.
Bob, I have a 2012 Prius V and it's stretching it to say the engine will completely recharge a depleted hybrid battery in 5 minutes at idle. At highway speeds probably but at idle when the car is sitting, there are the variables of how hot it is outside, whether the sun is shining directly on the car, etc. Once the hybrid battery discharges to a certain level, the engine automatically kicks on and charges the battery to about a third then shuts off again. It cycles like that. The Prius V does give you a lot more room and may be better suited for living out of. I still get 50 mpg in my prius V but that requires you knowing how to maximize the hybrid's ability and not driving a lot over 60 mph. It has been a great car. I wish It could be towed behind without a tow dolly. We still lean to the comfort side of the equation but I'm absorbing a lot from your great videos!
I drive my 2014 Prus 3 a lot of 60 mph becuase it handles so good and is fun to drive. Have had it up to around 120 mph several times here in Texas. It still gets good gas milage.
Thanks for another great video Bob! And I am SO excited to see and hear about your new van top! All the best to you friend!
One important thing about lithium batteries is that lifetime goes up significantly if voltage range is smaller. Prius 0-100% charge is actually 20-80%. Plus they cap charge speeds to 3.3😢 Also, people think you have to replace battery in 10 years. With Nickel, that might have been the case, but with lithium, barring catastrophic failure, you’ll get maybe 70-80% capacity which is still very usable.
Thank you, Bob and Brent!
Been living in a prius for a while and thought it was just me!!! In the uk you can take out all rear seats, seatbelts and pass the MOT test which saves weight too.
Cool video's!! Westerners sell their souls for ease
Love the new hi top you got more need room safe travels
My mechanic friends have a love hate relationship with Prius. They don't break. Not often. So my mechanics don't get a lot of work from them. Most buy their wives and kids a Prius. They go great in snow. Odd, everything is silent at a stop light.
Wow did think you could use a prius because it is so small. But he made it work.. Good for him..
Wow, he did a great job!
Nice prius video but I was fixated on the hightop. Let's see more of that please. :)
My three chihuahuas and i spent 1.5 months out west last year. Was awsome. High winds, rain, cold, no problem plan to do 6 months southwest this coming winter.
I love driving mine to Starbase to watch the Starship launch.
Thanks Bob
Live more work less. Thank You Bob 💜🐾
If I were Toyota, I'll make a Prius minivan with prop top, make some features as add-on, it will be a good business idea.
I believe the RAV 4 Hybrid uses the Prius engine and drive train.
Thankyou for uploading these informative videos :)
I was almost set on getting a Prius for camping... until I learned of the super low clearance. After my trip to AZ on BLM land, there's no way it would have made it over those bumps on the dirt roads. Otherwise, they're awesome! :-)
Just watched a video of a prius caming off road using the largest tires he could get and a kit to raise the car. said he gets better gas milage and no problems off road.
So that's a "P" Class then?
Looks like you got the topper you spoke of a while back. Happy for ya Sir!
This rig really makes me miss my CHEVETTE diesels and my old Isuzu pup with C223T TurboDiesel. The little vettes would get 50mpg and the pup pickup truck offered 40mpg. I can only dream what a person would do for mileage if the Prius had a diesel engine as part of the drive system. Great piece of engineering on your rig man.
Engineering background. Where can I find d one of those because it was all Greek to me. Helps to not be claustrophobic I would imagine. Kind of like an early space capsule. Not for me but happy it suits his needs. Happy trails.
This is incredible! Well done Sir!
I camp in my 2015 Prius. Wondering about the weight Brents set up adds to his "rig". A gallon of water is a little over 8 pounds. Also would like to know what his mpg average is. How much weight did he loose by taking out the back seat?
Well, get a used Prius v for 5 to 12 k . $. Helinox cot convertible. Some build time. Trips to HD. U got solid RV.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing with all of us.
I do like the philosophy man. thanks for the window into this lifestyle . uk here
Hey Bob 🤙🏼 That table is genius!!
Nice.
It seems like Toyota could make a version with better ground clearance and maybe make it have some more head room, too.
Add the largest tires you can get, and they have kits to raise the body up for off road driving.
Excellent video.
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Its also about not having stuff easier to livevin small places less is more .
I'm doing it in a Ford Edge and LOVE IT...
Hi Bob, love your videos as always. I was wondering if the Prius could handle towing something like a teardrop trailer, or roof top storage?
When are you going to do a video about your high top and let us see what it looks like inside with the high top? Thanks
I drove across the country in a prius and and slept in the back with the seats folded down. I am 6 ft tall and was able to lay down fully stretched out. I dont fit, but by putting some things in the gap between the front and back seats to rest my head i did fit. learned that the RV prius life is not for me. was too paranoid of being in random areas and exposed to strangers always being outside the car. Was just too small. I also should have built a better shade system to block the windows from the sun like this guy
Maybe a Prius and tow a teardrop. Be able to stretch out. Watch TV.
Mike Mead The prius doesn't save much gas on the hi way except at cruise speed. The gas engine has to compensate and the electric just assists. The benefits come at city speeds. Although the air conditioning overnight is tempting.
My Odyssey gets 25 mpg and makes the perfect camper, plenty of space. The Prius would be too small.
we drove from the rtr to couple places in california and back it cost like 16 bucks irc for 300 miles all highway.
I got a roof box on my set up, I bought an aerodynamic box, with aerodynamic bars and its quite high off the roof....because of its design it hasnt affected the mpg (50-60mpg same as my old Smart car) and wind noise is barely noticeable. Because I have an estate car I have a permanent bed set up that makes a cool lounger, with a side unit that acts as storage, a worktop and a small coffee table right beside me. Spaces where the rear doors are are great to put my pre-made, ready to go bags (for gym, changing, work, uni) which doesnt look camping but homely. Camp set up takes two mins to put buddha and my crystals out :p The jade plant is permanently fixed haha.
Because its an estate car, it has windows so when its cold outside and I shut the tailgate door, I dont feel claustrophobic just cosy and still connected to nature outside :) I have laptop/phone/mini speaker which charge off a small solar panel on dashboard even on a cloudy day. That folds away to zilch :) Small Stanley cool box in rear footwell and according to my measurements I will be able to fit a 3.9kg propane tank in the other.
And the car drives smooth, easy to park, super dupa stealth. I expect mpg to go down slightly with my clothes in roof box and some other shit but with money I save I can re-map car to enhance performance and bring the mpg back up ;)
Gunna do another vid on set up as it just is an awesome space with my personal bits in, and a mandala divider for privacy. I love him. Changing is tight but do-able but then I have gym for that and I have a surfing towel robe which by the beach or in nature in the warmer months. I even have an en-suite :p
Have I covered everything? :D
It can be done guys, theres pros and cons to everything in life, just gotta figure what works for you, and the way you roll. I would advise dont go building platforms and stuff straight off bat because long term it might really not suit you. Get things that blend and co-ordinate and you will soon start to build your dream car camper in your mind as you are in it.
One last thing.......minimalise to the utter bare minimum. In your car and in your house clearance so if you do require storage, its smaller payment and if you do decide to full time for a very long time, when you come to clearing that storage unit, its not a big ball ache. I am putting very little in storage but enough should I need to move back into a conventional home The amount of stuff I am donating that was just sitting there is a wake up call to me, all that stuff I kept 'just in case' or had faux sentimental attachment to....these aspects of life are within my heart and are always with me. I dont need visual reminders
A big key to Prius fuel economy is the very aerodynamic shape and the low-to-the-ground stance. Not good for rough roads, of course, but it looks like the Prius shines as a stealth vehicle. Some setups have room for two people
So totally resourceful and intrepid. Thanks for the info!
Now we just need someone to open a shop that will install the Prius V electric engine in my Ford E350 Van, to work along side the V8. Allowing for the ability to have the AC/Heater anywhere anytime. That would truely be the best of both worlds.
thanks Brent for those great ideas
Awesome information. Thank you so much. 👍👍👍