I removed this: and replaced it with this: Everything fit in the original cubby, inside the bag, on top of the towel. The cover sits flush, just as with the stock kit: I now have a little more confidence that I can repair a flat, in the event that using the complimentary roadside assistance is impractical or inconvenient. iPad ? HD
Maybe a contest to design the coolest looking 5th wheel mount on the back of a plugin Prius? An opportunity to improve mpg via boat tails? Big tails and wings are the future of high MPGing...
Sorry, I can't really tell what you replaced it with, can you tell us in text? Is it the suggested replacement from the PIP FAQ? Or something else? Thanks!
I leave it there and carry a motorcycle air pump (very small and lightweight) and a regular tire repair kit.
unless i'm mistaken, this is what he's using: Slime 40013 Smart Spair Emergency Tire Repair Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
This is what I got. Haven't tried to fit it all in that space yet, but I am sure it will fit there. And this does come with yellow TPS safe slime even though the picture doesn't show it. Slime 70004 Power Spair 48 Piece Tire Repair Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
You may want to add a small set of needle-nose pliers, small diagonal cutters, a kneeling cloth, and a few pairs of the blue nitrile disposable gloves to your set. I've repaired a few tires with the plug kits- they work great, but threading the wick through the needle is a really tight fit (use needle-nose pliers for that job to pull the wick through) and the wicks are extremely sticky and messy (use gloves). Once you've set the plug in the tire- use diagonal cutters to cut it flush with the tire surface so it doesn't get pulled out by road friction.
VIAIR 85P portable air compressor RoadPro 12V battery clip on and cigarette lighter adapter (for connecting straight to the jump start posts) Slime 1011 Tubeless Automotive tire sealant (sensor safe) Slime 1034-A T handle tire plug kit 1 pair Mechanix gloves 1 towel (for kneeling on) 1 LED headlamp I'm going to add a pair of needle nose pliers (with integrated cutter) and some nitrile gloves per NY_Rob's suggestion (Thanks!)
I chose the VIAIR 85P because I saw it recommended on some 4WD Off-Road forums. Those guys are constantly airing down their tires for more traction off-road, and then they have to reinflate them when they are done 4 wheeling. That means they use portable compressors often, so they need one that is durable, and can handle tires with a much larger volume of air than a 15" Prius tire holds. They probably have more weight resting on those tires while they're being inflated too.
