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Setting Up a Prius For Car Camping Video

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by JimmyPri, Nov 14, 2016.

  1. JimmyPri

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    I have a new video about how I set up my 2016 Prius for car camping. It would be helpful for the 2017 model year and also older Prius cars. If anyone wants further details on any of the materials and how I did it leave a reply and I will answer and include photos.

     
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    Well color me impressed! I considered buying a Prius back in 2011 for car camping, but ultimately went with a VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Never ended up car camping in it, and now I'm doing the VW buyback and my new 2016 Prius Four arrives on Monday!! Glad to know it can serve as the ultimate bugout/camping vehicle!
     
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    Thanks for watching the video. I am editing the video of the first night camp out with the Prius. I can tell you sleeping in it worked out well. I think my set up was as comfortable as you can get camping in a car.
     
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    Great job, Jimmy. Very interesting. And I like hearing all the birds in the background. How did you get so fortunate to live in Hawaii? :)
     
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    Some clever modifications and ideas.
    Some of which....(cough)...could even be adapted to other vehicles.....

    Thanks...
     
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    Thanks Coast Cruiser. I visited hawaii in 1989 and knew from then that I would return. When I retired from Ag research with a University in 2000 I first went to Arizona and couldn't take the dry weather. So I Left for Hawaii. Luckily I quicly got an effieciency apartment for $450 a month and have been here ever since. In the beginning I needed to work so I started a small gardening business. I have been surviving here for over 15 years now in full retirement.
     
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    Interesting and thoughtful video(s)(I watched the rest of series). Thank you!
     
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    Thanks The Electric Me, I thought out the curtain rod clips and the side window panels myself but the item organizer I saw on other youtube videos. The ideas certainly can be used on other vehicles. And thank you again for your reply and for watching.
     
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    Thanks Seaulater for your comment and for watching my other videos.