Toyota Prius camper van perfect for the eco warrior

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by JetAgeHobo, Jan 17, 2012.

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  1. JetAgeHobo

    JetAgeHobo Junior Member

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  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    ha. wonder how much the shell weighs?
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Amusing how the tail lights at the end of the camper attachment thing match the look of the OEM lift back tail lights. Perhaps "amusing" isn't the right word for it.

    Wait, what? $52,000 for that? Pfffffffft. :eek:
     
    #4 DavidA, Jan 17, 2012
  5. SlowTurd

    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    it's been done in the past






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    I must say they did their best to make an ugly car even more ugly. And succeeded...

    (I'm not a Prius owner for its looks :D)
     
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    I'll pass.
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  8. DonVentura

    DonVentura SoCal Prius Driver

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    I'm good, Thanks. Think i"ll pass too
     
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    you'd be suprised. i work for a company that makes RTM rooftops for ups/fedex trucks. current model is 20ft long, resin and glass weigh roughly 220lbs.

    that "bubble" would like weigh in the range of 150-300lbs, plus supporting structure.
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Even if that price includes the car, a really good tent would be more than $51,000 cheaper. Or, you could pay for quite a few hotel stays - not to mention flights and/or cruises - and forget the camping idea altogether. :cool:
     
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    okay, but hold the cruise for awhile.:eek:
     
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    LOL!

    The Hatchback was its Other Name.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    "What hump?"

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    jpadc Type before I think too often

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    Well, I like my Prius and all, but I'll stick with my Sprinter based RV...
     
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    How is your fuel consumption? I've heard those are remarkable good for their size.
     
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    Well, given the load capacity of the Prius, I suspect that the owner of this rig will have to travel alone, without anything but the clothes she's wearing.
     
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    Now that's just stupid. WHAT was going thru their heads while designing this absurdity?
     
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    My guess:

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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Or relatively cheap publicity while giving their design and fab teams practice and insight with non standard approaches.
     
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    I'm surprised those wacky Japanese didn't shoehorn in a shower and a toilet that wipes your nice person for you.
     
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