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Here is the link to the cover: amzn.to/40ayzI5 Cheers!

@@navjotgill19 Not sure. The electrical system in Sienna is much more complex than in older time cars.

@@hayer444 Yes, you can use Noco 5 as well - it has more features and designed to for larger capacity batteries. Cheers!

@@AdyBid To answer your question I suggest you watch this video th-cam.com/video/wEnEu0mKzqY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared. It specifically focuses on portrait shots and compares the new 24-105 f2.8 lens to 24-70 f2.8 and 28-70 f2.0 lenses. The video convinced me to buy the new zoom and to sell a couple of my other L lenses. I hope you’d find it useful as well. Cheers!

@@johnpauly5524 The microwaves the size that fits in the Sienna are only ~700W max power. Unfortunately we found that it is not fast enough to heat food for two people. Also, the rotating platter in the microwave needs to be secured every time before we drive or it creates horrendous rattle. Removing the microwave allowed me to reconfigure the 3rd row seats area for more space. Our 1200W electric kettle and a gas stove for cooking outside works great for us. Cheers!

@@mariacruz-tx5mk Hi Maria, thank you for your comment. Here is link to my video where I show the places we visited this year - th-cam.com/video/o0HaZRf--OU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=x4FH6zKynjyqEjOp. Happy travels!

@@saywhatuask I did not notice the heat buildup with both fridge and battery in the 3’d raw seat well, but we used that set up only for the first year during which we mostly camp in moderate temps near the ocean. Ambient temperature outside effects the time how long the fridge compressor stays on. Even at 95 F during the night we never had the temperature inside the fridge rise above target of 40º F. When you test you set up monitor the temp inside of the fridge on the fridge’s display and listen to how often the compressor turns on, and how long it stays on. That will tell you if your setup is functional. Good luck with your project!

@@saywhatuask Hi Jim, thanks for reaching out. The refrigerator we use in our van has the inlet and outlet for the air on both (longer dimension) sides. There is al least 5” to the nearest wall and wide open on the other side both of the fridge in plywood and aluminum designs. The warm air from the fridge is rising by convection and there is enough circulation for efficient operation. We went of a 3 day backpacking trip and left the van on the parking lot, with the refrigerator running on power of the 1500W Jackery battery and with day temperatures outside reaching 80 degrees, the fridge kept at 39 degree C, and still running when we came back. On very hot nights (90 degrees) the fridge is running more frequently and the sound, while very quiet could, be a disturbance to sleep. In part this is because the nights are typically so quiet at campsites. Recently we started to use our fridge in freezer mode to freeze Yeti ice packs, we have 4 packs, that we rotate as set of 2 pack every 24 hours between the freezer and our Yeti cooler. It works very well for keeping our food cold and we are able to bring more food in the Yeti, especially when we travel for longer than 2-3 days. Cheers!

@@ralam7559 Realistically, you could ask your camp neighbors if it would be okay to leave the engine running every 15 min for 5 minute (see my video about HVAC system). And, if they’re okay you can run AC at night. You may have a camp host or a a ranger visit you at night, however, as most of campgrounds have curfew from 10 pm to 7am for engine or compressor running. The other option is to pre-cool the van with AC on until 10pm - at least you’ll be alble to sleep a part of the night. In hot summer months we camp in cool places near the ocean or in the mountains. Cheers!

@@wittwisebram4333 Congrats with the upcoming delivery of your Hybrid Sienna! Creating a hinge platform for sleeping with second raw seats folded all the way forward might be possible, similar to what we I did with the first (plywood) design. You may need to use two sets of hinges to avoid hight restriction when unfolding the platform. In my recent rig update video Toyota Sienna Hybrid, Camping Rig Update th-cam.com/video/YTcO_a41ozY/w-d-xo.html, I show how I added a hinge system for accessing space under the platform and easy removal of the sleeping platform when we want to reinstall second raw seats. You might also need to use an extra set of feet to support the platform, which you could make to be foldable with a hinge when to in use. I hope this helps. Cheers!

@ Thanks so much! That makes sense. I’ll let you know how it goes.

@@steviewonder275 As with all services 80% of the price is labor and 20% raw materials. The total cost of raw materials for my build was about $1500. That’s why I decided to do this myself. To my knowledge, there are no aftermarket camping kits for Hybrid Sienna yet. Regarding the camping gear we carry on the top of the bed - when we camp at campgrounds we set up the tent and keep the gear boxes inside. When we arrive late in the evening we often store the gear next to the van with a tarp over it in case of rain, and setup camp in the morning. Stealth sleeping in urban areas with all that gear inside would thought, as many towns have regulations about sleeping in a vehicle. If you travel light you can store what you bring on the bed for the night in the front seats area. It is surprising how much staff can be packed there. Alternatively, you can have a ready-bed and all your gear inside in a B-Class van, like a Mercedes Sprinter. There are, however, expensive, no-fun to drive and consume twice as much gas. So, sometimes less is more. Cheers!

@@steviewonder275 There are a number of portable shower tents on Amazon. I would recommend looking at foldable shower tent and a battery operated shower kit that you would attach at the top of the shower tent. That tent could also serve as a privacy enclosure for a portable toilet. Cheers!

Yes, in my videos where I talk specifically about my rig and camping products I list all the links to the products and parts we use. You could look for links in the description of my prior videos or let me know what you are interested in, and I will send you the links. Cheers!

Thank you for watching! Here are a couple of reasons we don’t use roof mounted attachments: they create noise in the cabin and reduce fuel efficiency by up to 15%, we find them difficult to access especially on a tall vehicle, and we like having bed fully made especially when arriving late at a campsite. Happy camping! Cheers!

@@Tellvia sure can see that thanks for the info

@@salc9114 Removing center console is not easy and there is not enough space between the front seats to put a practical refrigerator.

@@salc9114 If you are referring to our Sky Shelter by Clam company, which has the screen mesh on sides and top, then yes we use it on every camping trip. We sleep in the van, but use the Sky Shelter as a living room in nature - to get protection from bugs and wild life when eating or chilling in the evenings. Cheers!

@@Tellvia yes! We also use the clam like you do! Sleep in the van and live outside

@@JeepLJ If Tesla indeed replaced entire door lock they should honor the repair warranty. The two lock problems,you’ve experienced, are due to failure of different parts in the lock mechanism - a lock gear in your first repair and a lock sensor in the non-retracting door handle. If Tesla repaired the broken gear instead of replacing whole lock with new, they may charge an additional cost.

@@Tellviathank you for your reply. They had replaced the whole assembly. That is good to know it should be covered under the previous work, hopefully it will get fully fixed this time without a problem.

@@dinoaustralia7752 Both setups work well. The advantage of Kickr bike is that it is ready to go, without needing to take both wheel off your road bike and mounting the frame to the trainer and Climb. Cheers!

@@Tellvia appreciate it. I have a spare bike which I permanent leave on there so that’s not the issue. It’s more is the kickr bike a better feeling machine to use over that trainer climb setup?

@@dinoaustralia7752 Electronic shifting of Kickr bike is very fast, faster than Shimano Di2, which is nice when doing Zwift group rides or races. You can also set up your own gear set both on front and rear. I use the same gear setup as on my road bike but often feel that I need a gear in between, which easy to do for hilly or flat rides. The “in game” steering with push buttons is also fun to use sometimes. Overall, after 4 years of using Kickr bike I am happy that I made the switch.

@@AyadAboosh Thank you for watching! No, the second and third raw of seats are not foldable backward by design. Cheers!

Thank you .iam civil engineer from iraq and iam going to make my toyota sienna 2023 as camper van .and iam wondering if we can reblase the base of second row seats with previus versions thats give us more space and extra 2 seats we can use them in camp site

@@AyadAboosh The removal of the second raw of seats in 2023 Sienna requires disconnection of the airbags built into the seats. I removed our seats at my own risk and cannot provide instructions for removing the seats for safety and liability reasons.

@@ralam7559 Thank you for watching! Here is the link to the tent - CLAM Quick-Set Escape Sky Camper 11.5’ x 11.5’ Pop-Up Outdoor Gazebo Instant Screen Tent 6-Sided Canopy Shelter w/Ground Stakes & Carry Bag, Brown - amzn.to/3WAafxe

Thank you for your comment - good to know. We always stay on the designated trails with this rear exception for that particular shot. Cheers!

@@Tellvia Your channel provides detailed info on how to make the Sienna camping friendly... against all odds of Toyota not designing for flexibility

i absolutely hate that feature that i can not remove the seat or lay them down. that is one thing i hate about my sienna. you are correct

@@604Jimmy Ha-Ha! 😀

That was the Friendship Ridge trail. A bit of a hike from the campground but was well worth it. Happy camping ⛺️