Prius 3rd gen camper conversion-bed/toilet platform design and build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- This video shows a bit more detail about my bed and toilet platform. Here's a link to a good video explaining how to remove the back seat (I did not show this in my video).
• How to remove 2010-201...
Super awesome, stretchy fitted sheet:
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Below are links to what was purchased on Amazon.
Exterior and misc (not all were mentioned in video but thought I would share)
-Renogy 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter amzn.to/3xeUwrH
-Ceiling Cargo Net amzn.to/47c1j4n
-Mosquito Net amzn.to/3TYPYiR
-Center Hub Caps amzn.to/3RS6ors
-Rear bumper protector amzn.to/3B9rv1A
-Cup Holder Tray amzn.to/3U3KALc
-All Weather Mats amzn.to/3eA4ltD
-Sun Rain Vent Guards amzn.to/3LkOOdP
-Rear view mirror clip on amzn.to/3DgTQFT
-Sun Visor Organizer amzn.to/3DdowYR
-Window Mesh Socks/Sleeves amzn.to/3YHZEzY
"Bathroom" area
-Go Anywhere Toilet amzn.to/3xhr4Bf
-Poo Powder amzn.to/3eFRQNg
-Commode Liners amzn.to/3xhrlUN
-Backseat Car Organizer amzn.to/3REA0sE
-Trash Can amzn.to/3d9wurm
-Personal Fan amzn.to/3B4sC2N
-Fire Extinguisher amzn.to/3d6UZFA
"Kitchen" area
-Coffee Maker amzn.to/3xfAkWN
-Coffee Pods amzn.to/3K3HmlS
-Water dispenser/faucet amzn.to/48besfB
-Water container/jug amzn.to/3eByXLr
-Griddle amzn.to/3RWk0lC
-Power Strip amzn.to/3eIRa9N
-Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm amzn.to/3ScKS0X
-350W Space heater amzn.to/3By8LKG
-Mini Cooker (not shown in this video) amzn.to/3jLBMg1
-Mini Fridge (also not shown in this video, but added later) amzn.to/4773Zk1
-Thermometer amzn.to/3YMJCF4
Safety Stuff (not shown in the video)
-OBD II Scanner amzn.to/3d2vV2z
-Auto Tire Pump amzn.to/3qw4Szw
-Self Jump Starter amzn.to/41xOL6l
-SOS Personal Locator Beacon amzn.to/3Bz2fUa
-Fuse Assortment Kit amzn.to/3eKheRS
-Tire Repair Kit (similar to the one I picked up at the auto store) amzn.to/47sluLT
-Cargo Net and Clips amzn.to/47c1j4n
-Headlamp amzn.to/41EsvrE
-Airtag amzn.to/3DhInWS
-Gas Bottle amzn.to/3RzyvMs
-Bungee Cord Assortment (similar to the one I bought at Walmart) amzn.to/3RzlIt7
-Safety Hammer/Seatbelt Cutter (similar to the one I bought many years ago) amzn.to/3RRcqbS
-Taser/Mini Stun Gun amzn.to/3Ue9OHd
-Pepper Spray amzn.to/3eJorSw
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I think you should be proud of the woodwork. Not everyone can do that, and it looks perfectly fit for what you needed!
Thank you 😊
Great video! I love how you take the time to take us through your thought process, especially the mistakes you made, very valuable to hear.
So glad you found it helpful!
3rd Generation! I can't wait to see the 4th Gen with full bath and kitchen. Amazing what they can do!
There’s actually a 5th gen now as well. Both smaller than 3rd gen though so I haven’t really considered upgrading. I bet there are people out there doing some awesome conversions though!
Wow, another great video. Super impressed with your fabrication skills. Of course your claim to fame will be the toilet install. Absolutely a game changer for women who want to do something like this. Well done. The bed frame is as you say overbuilt but much better made than you give yourself credit for. I also like that your actual bed is as close to a real bed as possible. It's so nice to get into a clean comfy bed at night, makes a big difference in your overall camping experience. I will never again sleep in a polyester "I can't turn over" sleeping bag. (unless I summit Mt. Everest again) 🤣 JK
How about a vid on how you choose your non stealth, non improved, camping sites. Also how do you choose which areas to travel to, and what areas to avoid. Did they differ when you had a travel trailer instead of a small car.
Cheers.
nice overview this helped a lot and answered many questions i had. Great build nothing too complicated or difficult, thanks
So glad it was helpful 😊
Smart lady! Great set up!
Love it!
Thanks so much!
Love this! Just getting started and this is so helpful. Thank you!
You’re very welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
The best video yet on builds on this vehicle.
Thanks so much!
Nice buildout. I'm about to buy a 2011 Prius that I will soon convert into a camper. 👍
Thanks! It's definitely a great car for camping/living.
Love the build and the toilet is awesome custom.
Thanks so much 😊
@@sweetoldbertha I’m in a bus and feel like I’ve not got enough room. I cannot imagine doing this in a Prius. Though that’s why I got curious and found your channel. My bus stays grounded most the time due to the 4mpg.
@@RoxRevanharte I lived in a pull behind travel trailer before this and felt like this was just the next step for me. It’s definitely a small space and not for everyone though!
Nothing like a prius it looks fantastic so sorry you lost Bertha to that lightning 🌩 strike I have a 3rd Generation 2013 prius v that I made in to a camper live in it full time and love it 😀 ❤️
I love the Prius v. May still upgrade at some point ❤️
best conversion i had seen, thank you, toilet - the best idea
Thanks so much 😊
My friend and I love your buildout. Great job! 👏
Congratulations on your new car. Happy trails!
Thanks so much 😊
Looks great 👍 thanks for sharing!!!
Super video. Thank you for showing what is possible.
💕 Love 💕 that campsite.
Ended up staying there for 8 nights. Perfect for car camping!
I like the half lap wood joint method. You can make your build lighter if you drill several strategically placed holes with a hole saw.
I recently bought a Prius too. Haha I downsized from a van. This is my smallest car yet, but having fun.
I downsized from a travel trailer. Haven’t regretted it at all!
@@sweetoldbertha That's great. I'm still driving like I'm in my van... Wide turns and taking up two parking spots 😂
@@LifeTripped one of my favorite things about the Prius- ease of driving and parking 😊
Thanks for the video, always helpful
Thank you 😊. Let me know if there’s anything else that would be helpful to see or learn more about.
now the shower then everything is perfect 🎉
Bravo!
Don’t be so hard on yourself. It looks great.
Thank you 😊
Very nice. 5'2" 125lb. So cute. I can carry you with one hand. He luck on your travels and pls make sure you IMPLEMENT some type of security measures for SAFETY.
I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden 😊
Great ideas
Thank you 😊
Sure, you're carpentry design could be streamlined. But your ideas are excellent.
Best wishes
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your prius purchase. With sweet old Bertha lost to lightning. What is this one named? Spicy Bertha , Bertha II, Pertha, Ivory, Pearl . Or since lightning ended Bertha . How about something powerful like Zeus. Greek God of lightning.
Oh I like Zeus! I was planning on reusing the name Bertha. However, the original Bertha was named that because I felt the name exemplified her old yet sturdy nature. This new one has been less than reliable. So maybe he’s a he and not a she? 😂
I have a 2014 pruis and I am planning a cross country trip. I plan on removing seats and adding platform where the seats are. Mainly for more covered storage area.
I have never named a car of mine. But my Pruis is silver. So because a am a lone traveler. And I meet people as a stranger. I am a Lone Stranger. My Pruis is now named Silver. 🤠
@@brent9461 I like that! Bertha is the only vehicle I’ve ever named and it just made sense to me when I thought of her. This new car has yet to inspire me at all. Maybe it will come to me. I plan on painting her/him with dark green bed liner so maybe something related to that…
Brilliant build. Toilet system is a game changer. Really well designed and built! Really great job on your build. Brava! (Why do Prius vehicles always have MICE? 😩)
Thank you so much 😊
And I’m just grateful I haven’t had a mouse problem during the time I’ve lived in it 😂
Your setup inspires me to think that maybe I could do it too. Which campsite was this at?
Thanks so much! The one shown at the beginning of the video was up in the mountains of Santa Fe. I can't remember the name and the spot I was in was first come, first serve.
Love it keep Sharing more thanks
Nice!
Thank you!
Use with pine pellets for livestock. Handles both.
Thanks for the tip! I haven’t tried that.
Bagus
Congrats 👏🏽
Thank you 😊
Fabulous! What are the dimensions of the toilet without the legs as you have adapted?
18.75 inches; width: 14 inches; height: 4.75 inches
What ru talking about? You did a great job !!
Thank you 😊
Thanks for the video, when you sit in your car are you on your bed , toilet or front seat or all ? Wondering where you hang out in your car ? Thanks for any info Gaylene
If the weather is nice and I have the hatchback up, I like to sit in that area. I use the drawers as a sort of desk or table for food. The toilet is my next option. Usually for lounging, I put a pillow against the door, sit on the toilet facing the bed, with my feet elevated on the bed. That’s actually what I’m doing now as I’m responding to comments here 😊
Every 1/4 inch matters….(that what she said) 😳😂😂😂
Lol I couldn’t resist!
nice new home on wheels! i have 2011 and love it. How many miles on yours?
This one has 220,000. My last one had 190,000. It was by far the best vehicle I ever owned.
@@sweetoldbertha I like to buy this 3rd generation prius, but i see many vídeos in TH-cam with mecánic problems of egr, water bump and head gasket
Have you ever had this problems with your prius?
Thanks a lot!!
If Prius with climate control made a large suv or van it would be perfect for camping all weather.
What is the brand of your refrigerator and how big is it?
It is a six can size fridge that I bought from Walmart but there are much better models available. This one suits my needs but wouldn’t really trust perishables in there. I mostly use it to chill my protein drinks.
www.walmart.com/ip/Personal-Chiller-Mini-Fridge-Small-Space-Cooler-Pink-K4106MTPK/267701881
Is there a draw on the car battery when the back hatchback is left open? I am currently camperizing my prius and was wondering that.
I’m not sure. I would think it would take awhile (like days) to drain the 12v completely if it does draw anything. I carry a self jumper starter in case but haven’t run into this. There’s also a way to start the Prius even with a dead 12v that I had to use recently when I turned off my car and forgot to turn off my inverter lol.
I searched and really couldn’t find a answer for you even though it’s been discussed.
www.reddit.com/r/prius/comments/xy7fzm/how_long_can_hatchback_stay_open/
That wood working looks great to me. Don't be so hard on yourself
Thanks so much!
I am getting ready to start a full time MiniVan build but now I am looking at this Prius like…. Hmmm… BUT I am 6ft so I am definitely skeptical. Do you live in this full time? Also, do you have instagram? I would love to follow your adventures.
I do live in it full time. Taller folks have taken out the passenger seat to make room for a longer bed. You may want to check out this one: th-cam.com/video/G-M-l6aNnw4/w-d-xo.html
I don’t have instagram. Not really into social media, but may start sharing some of my adventures here on TH-cam. The Prius definitely has some advantages over minivans due to the hybrid battery. Feel free to reach out with any questions 😊
@@sweetoldbertha well, at the moment the minivan is in my price range but maybe my sister will buy it for me for my birthday next month. Haha. I will check out that build and definitely think you should post more on TH-cam. I would LOVE to follow along. Sucks about instagram but I hate social media as well so I understand, even though I am slightly disappointed. 😊
@@jamesyahn I just opened an instagram @SweetOldBertha
Not sure if I'll keep up with it though lol. Just opened the account this morning so all that's there so far is yesterday's adventure. Good luck with your build!
@@sweetoldbertha yay 😊
Saw another Prius hit by lightning but that guy saved his car by changing a lot of computers out.
Yeah the computer modules in mine were fried. But I read that a car hit by lightning may continue to need parts replaced for months or years because of the damage on the entire electrical system. I considered trying to save mine but didn’t want to risk it.
I was looking at 2015 Prius. What problems have you had with your?
It was mostly overdue maintenance as well as problems caused by neglect and abuse. Needed new tires, new brake pads and rotors. Needed fluids exchanged. Lots of bulbs missing including harness missing for one of them. Needed abs actuator replaced. It had 220k miles on it. A 2015 with less miles is less likely to have so many problems. This one was abused and neglected like crazy. I knew i was taking a chance with it, but got it at a decent price. Still, if I had it to do again, I would have bought one with much less miles on it though still would have aimed for a 2015.
@@sweetoldbertha I think the one I’ve looked at has 84,000+
@@sweetoldbertha you will get 300k+ from it with basic maintenance and repairs, keep an emergency fund just in case a larger repair comes up, otherwise you will enjoy her a lot!
@@judyb2425 oh yeah that’s probably decent. I would definitely recommend getting it checked out by toyota or a mechanic you trust. I did that with the original Bertha but not this one. Also, look into getting an OBD scanner+Dr. Prius to read codes and check the hybrid battery status.
@@mrsomebody7345 definitely saving up to replace that hybrid battery. Hoping that doesn’t need to be done any time soon though.
excellent, i like that you tried it and then made new decisions. very helpful
Thank you 😊
what kind of fridge is that
It was a little 12v fridge I picked up at Walmart. Unfortunately it didn’t last long. Been using this one since and highly recommend it!
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@@sweetoldbertha Thanks! It's really small, think i'll buy it as a gift for my sister though
Not sure if you have info elsewhere…
In Re: 1.5” lift - did you use steel, aluminum or polyurethane spacers
Did you add them or a shop ?
Mechanic or like a Midas Muffler that deals in shocks and struts.
Greatly appreciate anything you can share. I definitely want to do same.
😊
I just used the Prius off-road kit. priusoffroad.com/products
I had them installed on both my Priuses. But from what I’ve read, they’re easy to install if you’re mechanically inclined. Had the first installed by Toyota (on the side lol) and the other just at a small, local auto shop.
@@sweetoldbertha Thanks for the quick response. May be just a bit more than I want to tackle at the moment; as you say, local mechanic should be the ticket.
Someone stole my catalytic converter yesterday 😡 and I was in the process of checking out the Viper alarms…just a tad late.
Keep up the videos!
@@cameronsimonton2515 I’m actually looking into an alarm/remote start for my replacement Prius. Considering something with more range than my viper system had.
@@cameronsimonton2515 so sorry about your cc! I installed a shield on my new Prius but from what I hear, it’s just a very mild deterrent 😔
@@sweetoldbertha I’m doing a deep dive on alarm systems…happy to share anything I think might interest you
I want something that detects physical motion or if a person approaches (“step away from the vehicle” ☺️)
Viper seems to focus on remote start and not the actual alarm
why did mine get mold
What part got mold?
@@sweetoldbertha seats inside glove box door panels cieling
@@worldwideepisode Are you living in the car?