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Car Camping in a Prius Prime

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Apple Prime, Aug 29, 2018.

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  1. Apple Prime

    Apple Prime New Member

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    Ever wondered about car camping in a Prius Prime? Check out this video. The Prime has one huge advantage over a standard Prius when it comes to car camping; battery life for overnight heating a cooling. Let me know if you have any questions on my setup or my first overnight experience!


     
    #1 Apple Prime, Aug 29, 2018
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  2. ppongi

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    I have been wondering about the capability of Prime’s overnight camping mode with the traction battery and charger not hooked up.

    It was about 95 here in TX yesterday and I was working inside the car under a tree shade for 30 minutes with auto temperature set at 76. During that time period, it consumed about 3 miles. With Prime’s 25-mile range with a fully charged battery, I guess it can only last about 4 hours more or less. After the battery depleted, I am not sure how often the ICE would kick in. Obviously this will be dependent on the ambient temperature outside and temperature setting inside the cabin.

    Good video though!
     
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  3. RomanCro

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    Great stuff!
    I have a question.
    Can you set up climate control to every 30 mins? I think it would be much better for battery than sleeping in ON mode with ongoing climate all the time.

    SM-G950F ?
     
    #3 RomanCro, Oct 17, 2018
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    Thanks for making this video and sharing. I have a prime and am looking to set it up for camping. This helped a lot. I like the little table you built for the seat (to level the deck for the mattress). Happy trails.
     
    #4 Estew808, Dec 31, 2018
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