Your videos helped me make the decision to get a Sienna for car camping! After an 18-month wait, I finally got a 2024 last December and love it! Thank you for your detailed information!
We waited 18 months for our van too. Wasn't actually the one we ordered but one that someone else passed on. It's bonkers how long the wait is for these but it's worth getting in the end
I've logged about one year of camping in my Prius. I wouldn't recommend setting the heat/ac to recirculate when sleeping overnight. I always set it to the fresh air option to avoid the build-up of CO2. In such a small space even one person breathing for 6 or more hours can increase CO2 to levels high enough to cause symptoms such as headache and grogginess..
Thanks for your work. I am sold on the Sienna Hybrid. I drive an Avalon Hybrid and it is has been zero maintenance. Toyotas are bulletproof. I hope one day you build your Sienna out properly like "Eric Loves Earth" so you can have more organization and calm inside your little home. Godspeed brother.
Thanks for checking it out 👍 The climate control is the key to comfort in my opinion, just wish something like this was possible in a high roof format!
Just got my Grand Highlander hybrid, and I very much like it too. It's basically a very efficient generator on wheels giving you electricity and climate control on demand everywhere you go. I got 2 x 120v 1500w output inside of mine which is pretty nice.
Sounds great I do not have 120 V in my van other than a small inverter that I plug into the front cigarette lighter style plug. Having it built-in like you do would be great. 👍
@@kevins-guitar-ukulele You still have the main feature of the hybrid system like climate control and I believe all the usb-c's outlet feeding off the hybrid battery. Plus amazing fuel consumption. That's better than any non-hybrid vehicle.
@@olivierh-p8914the 1500 watt inverter is an option in all trim levels except the LE. I just submitted a build sheet at my local dealer for a new XSE AWD Premium with options that include it. Videos like this, and others which do have that factory feature, convinced me that for my use, this is literally THE perfect foundation for a RV to travel and camp in. Toyota reliability and quality combined with the ability to run that HVAC all day and night, and now the inclusion of the inverter, are game changers. The ONLY downside is not having standing room. The positives far outweigh the negatives for this use, to me anyway
Great video! I’ve been in my 2017 Prius since 2020, the 24 hr climate control is awesome. I also have a simple bed platform in the back . I’m thinking about upgrading to a hybrid sienna a little bit more room. After locking doors from driver door side to prepare for sleep, does that message come on every time after 20 mins “ Do you want to keep car running.. yes or no” can disable this message in settings somewhere in the sienna ? Does this message come on every time when locking car and van is running?
Hey thanks for checking it out! By default when you’re sitting inside in Ready Mode running the A/C or whatever the message will pop up that it will shut off after 1 hour, which it most definitely will. By locking all the doors using the lock button on the driver’s door this message goes away and the van will stay on all night.
I have a 2022 Rav4 Hybrid and love it. Gets 44-45 mpg. Camp in it some. I just completed my free 2 year maintenance visits with the Toyota dealership where I purchased it. I asked them how much they charge for an oil change and they told me $190! That's crazy IMHO. I'll probably be doing oil changes myself or taking it somewhere else for that.
Yes I did, there is a resistor you can buy to plug into the wiring harness that will stop the airbag warning system from going off. If you check my channel in the Vanlife playlist back a couple years, you can see my build process. Cheers!
It depends on the difference in the temperature outside and what you set it to in the van, but I’d say around a gallon per night, maybe a bit less. Thanks for watching 👍
There are two or three things that I would like to know. 1. How does the back bike rack work with the camera in the back? 2). I would like to have my Thule on top and a kayak mount. Any suggestions a top rack solution? 3). How difficult is it to take the seats out and then put back in as I would be wanting to using it for 3-6 months skiing and desert but then on ocasion I need all seven seats for going out with all my grandchildren.
The rear rack does block some of the rear camera view but it’s still workable for me. I would think if you got long enough top rack bars, you could put more than one thing on top no problem. Taking the seats in and out is doable, it would be a series of steps that you would follow not a problem really as long as you keep track of all the pieces and parts. Best of luck to you!
Yes it is AWD and has good traction in snow and sand, only issue is the minimal ground clearance. Lane assist and adaptive cruise control work great, make highway driving a pleasure 👍
Running the climate control takes about a 10th of a gallon of gas per hour. The hybrid batteries will not run down because it’s being charged by the engine.
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Your videos helped me make the decision to get a Sienna for car camping! After an 18-month wait, I finally got a 2024 last December and love it! Thank you for your detailed information!
That’s great so happy for you, enjoy your sienna and drive safe!
We waited 18 months for our van too. Wasn't actually the one we ordered but one that someone else passed on. It's bonkers how long the wait is for these but it's worth getting in the end
Have you removed the rear seats ?
I've logged about one year of camping in my Prius. I wouldn't recommend setting the heat/ac to recirculate when sleeping overnight. I always set it to the fresh air option to avoid the build-up of CO2. In such a small space even one person breathing for 6 or more hours can increase CO2 to levels high enough to cause symptoms such as headache and grogginess..
Thanks for your thoughts on this
Thanks for your work. I am sold on the Sienna Hybrid. I drive an Avalon Hybrid and it is has been zero maintenance. Toyotas are bulletproof. I hope one day you build your Sienna out properly like "Eric Loves Earth" so you can have more organization and calm inside your little home. Godspeed brother.
Thanks for watching. I’ll check him out. 👍
@@kevins-guitar-ukuleleYou should. He has some great recommendations.
Thank you Kevin
Thanks for checking it out 😀
Excellent review and build. I’m considering a van like yours (primarily the climate control) for travel too.
Thanks for checking it out 👍 The climate control is the key to comfort in my opinion, just wish something like this was possible in a high roof format!
@@kevins-guitar-ukulelehave you considered a roof pop top conversion so you could stand up?
Very nice. The Sienna Prius and RAV4 are all good choices
Absolutely!
Great!! Review thanks
Sure thing thanks for watching
Thanks!
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Just got my Grand Highlander hybrid, and I very much like it too. It's basically a very efficient generator on wheels giving you electricity and climate control on demand everywhere you go. I got 2 x 120v 1500w output inside of mine which is pretty nice.
Sounds great I do not have 120 V in my van other than a small inverter that I plug into the front cigarette lighter style plug. Having it built-in like you do would be great. 👍
@kevinsvanlife I thought the sienna hybrid had a 120v outlet feeding off the hybrid system...
Perhaps the newer versions do or the higher trim levels. Mine does not unfortunately.
@@kevins-guitar-ukulele You still have the main feature of the hybrid system like climate control and I believe all the usb-c's outlet feeding off the hybrid battery. Plus amazing fuel consumption. That's better than any non-hybrid vehicle.
@@olivierh-p8914the 1500 watt inverter is an option in all trim levels except the LE. I just submitted a build sheet at my local dealer for a new XSE AWD Premium with options that include it. Videos like this, and others which do have that factory feature, convinced me that for my use, this is literally THE perfect foundation for a RV to travel and camp in. Toyota reliability and quality combined with the ability to run that HVAC all day and night, and now the inclusion of the inverter, are game changers. The ONLY downside is not having standing room. The positives far outweigh the negatives for this use, to me anyway
Thank you my friend for your information, i want to do the same thing
Thanks for watching, and best of luck to you!
Good luck bro
Thanks, all the best to you!
I Guess This Would Work But I Would Like A Better Setup Thanks For The Video.
Thanks for watching 👍
If you use the weather tech window shades, you'll be more insulated and use less ac/heat
Indeed I have thought about those
a minimalist life style agree with the climate control
Yes indeed 👍
Great video! I’ve been in my 2017 Prius since 2020, the 24 hr climate control is awesome. I also have a simple bed platform in the back . I’m thinking about upgrading to a hybrid sienna a little bit more room. After locking doors from driver door side to prepare for sleep, does that message come on every time after 20 mins “ Do you want to keep car running.. yes or no” can disable this message in settings somewhere in the sienna ? Does this message come on every time when locking car and van is running?
Hey thanks for checking it out! By default when you’re sitting inside in Ready Mode running the A/C or whatever the message will pop up that it will shut off after 1 hour, which it most definitely will. By locking all the doors using the lock button on the driver’s door this message goes away and the van will stay on all night.
Thx you for doing a great review. What mgp do you get when you have the roof top carrier?
I get around 33 for in town driving, and 30 on the highway, thanks for watching!
I have a 2022 Rav4 Hybrid and love it. Gets 44-45 mpg. Camp in it some. I just completed my free 2 year maintenance visits with the Toyota dealership where I purchased it. I asked them how much they charge for an oil change and they told me $190! That's crazy IMHO. I'll probably be doing oil changes myself or taking it somewhere else for that.
Yeah that’s too much, seems much higher than I’ve paid. Love the RAV4, best of luck!
@@kevins-guitar-ukulele What do you normally pay at Toyota dealerships? Thanks.
I notice that you removed the center seats out...would that not cause the engine to have warning lights every where? TIA
Yes I did, there is a resistor you can buy to plug into the wiring harness that will stop the airbag warning system from going off. If you check my channel in the Vanlife playlist back a couple years, you can see my build process. Cheers!
Hey thank you for the great video! Just curious, how much gas is used for one night?
It depends on the difference in the temperature outside and what you set it to in the van, but I’d say around a gallon per night, maybe a bit less. Thanks for watching 👍
There are two or three things that I would like to know. 1. How does the back bike rack work with the camera in the back? 2). I would like to have my Thule on top and a kayak mount. Any suggestions a top rack solution? 3). How difficult is it to take the seats out and then put back in as I would be wanting to using it for 3-6 months skiing and desert but then on ocasion I need all seven seats for going out with all my grandchildren.
The rear rack does block some of the rear camera view but it’s still workable for me. I would think if you got long enough top rack bars, you could put more than one thing on top no problem. Taking the seats in and out is doable, it would be a series of steps that you would follow not a problem really as long as you keep track of all the pieces and parts. Best of luck to you!
@@kevins-guitar-ukuleleThanks for the quick reply and the info
is your van AWD? How does it perform off road and in the snow? How about the lane keep assist or lane centering how well does it work?
Yes it is AWD and has good traction in snow and sand, only issue is the minimal ground clearance. Lane assist and adaptive cruise control work great, make highway driving a pleasure 👍
@@kevins-guitar-ukulele thanks for the quick response
How long can you run the climate control before you worry about either gas used up or the battery run down?
Running the climate control takes about a 10th of a gallon of gas per hour. The hybrid batteries will not run down because it’s being charged by the engine.
Wow that is excellent! Thank you.@kevinsvanlife
What years of the hybrid offer the constant climate control ?
2021 and newer for the Toyota Sienna Hybrid
You at that little pull out near Green Valley?
It was near Castle Rock AZ. I love Green Valley though. Might be heading there soon.