Top products from r/priusdwellers
We found 25 product mentions on r/priusdwellers. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Milliard Tri Folding Mattress with Washable Cover Space Saver Single Size (75 inches x 25 inches x 4 inches)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
The Milliard Foam Tri-fold Mattress allows you to get a comfortable night's sleep wherever you go. Simply unfold the foam bed on the floor in any room, mobile home, or tent for a comfortable night's sleep. This bed easily accommodates all your sleeping needs then folds neatly away for storage in sec...
2. AK TRADING CO. 3" H X 24" W x 72"L Upholstery Foam Cushion CertiPUR-US Certified. (Seat Replacement, Upholstery Sheet, Foam Padding)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
SIZING: Foam is shipped same size as selected, it can easily be cut with scissors or electric knife to any size and shape required.QUALITY: Upholstery foam cushion premium high density (1.5) standard (seat replacement , upholstery sheet , foam padding)CERTIFIED: CertiPUR-US certified foam. 100% reco...
3. Activists Stainless Wire Mesh 5 Mesh 12"X 24" (30cm X 60cm) Heavy Metal Mesh Screen 74% Open Area
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Stainless Mesh Screen: 304L stainless mesh, high temperature resistance up to 800 degrees, welded wire mesh and no rustMetal Mesh Screen Roll: Woven Wire 5 mesh, 12"x24"(30cmx60cm) rolled into a tube shape, hole: 4.5mm, wire diameter: 0.7mm, 74% open areaStrong and Food Safety: Cooking wire mesh and...
4. VIVO Deluxe Computer Keyboard Tray Holder (Tray Only) for VESA Mount Stand, Fits VESA 100x100mm (Stand-KB2)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
TRAY DIMENSIONS - 25" x 9.5" deluxe tray fits keyboard and mouseCOMFORT - Plush wrist padding for comfort and a mouse pad which can placed for left and right handed usersVESA COMPLIANCE - Mounting plate connects to any VESA 100mm x 100mm mounting holesASSEMBLY - Mounting hardware is included to easi...
5. Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D Self-Inflating Foam Camping Mattress, Standard Valve (2018 Model), Large - 77 x 25 Inches
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Luxury self-inflating foam air mattress offers comfort and warmth for camping, home, and travelMattress provides 4 inches of stabilized loft for the comfort of home anywhere; vertical sidewalls maximize usable sleep surfacePerfect for car camping, expedition basecamps, RVs, and boats, it also makes ...
6. Archer Lightweight Self Inflating Sleeping Pad
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CHEAP PADS DON'T WORK. Archer is a name you can trust for a great night sleep outdoors. The Archer Self-inflating sleeping mattress features a weather resistant nylon shell which is durable & abrasion resistantThis Camping air pad is designed for maximum comfort with honey comb dry foam and a thicke...
7. Mpow 033 Car Phone Mount, Windshield Long Arm Car Phone Holder with One Button Design and Anti-Skid Base Car Cradle Compatible iPhone Xs MAX,Xs,Xr,X,8,7,7P,6s, Galaxy S10,S9,S8,Google,LG,HTC(Black)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
LONG ARM WITH STURDY BASE: High quality aluminum material long arm up to 8 inches, make the device closer to your sight, achieve maximum flexibility. Especially useful for windscreen and uneven dashboard. NOTE: As summer approaches and days are getting hotter, please avoid direct exposure to the sun...
8. Shade Sox Universal Car Side Window Baby Sun Shade (2pc) | Protects Baby and Kids from the Sun| Fits All (99%) Cars Most SUV's | Travel ebook included!
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ESPECIALLY GREAT FOR KIDS! Smaller children ride in the back seat, and are the passengers most likely to be bothered by high temperatures and bright sunlight. Protect your loved ones in their car seats and booster seats by applying these sunshades to the rear side doors of the car. This provides UV ...
9. The Nimbus Mount
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Magnetic car phone mount designed specifically for Toyota Prius Gen III (guaranteed to fit Third Generation Prius)The only convenient phone mount for the Toyota Prius. Perfect for those who use their device as navigation units.Works with almost any phone. Powerful magnets provides secure and confide...
10. Auto Ventshade 94839 Original Ventvisor Side Window Deflector Dark Smoke, 4-Piece Set for 2012-2018 Toyota Prius V
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Lets fresh air in and keeps rain out; Allows fresh air to circulate removing stale air and odorsReduces interior wind noise and mirror fogging; Allows window to be cracked, reducing heat build up in parked vehiclesPrecision-engineered and custom molded for an exact fit; Tinted, reinforced acrylic is...
11. CURT 18110 48 x 20-Inch Tray Hitch Cargo Carrier, 300 lbs Capacity, 1-1/4, 2-in Adapter Shank
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
VERSATILE DESIGN. A tray-style hitch cargo rack is ideal for transporting large, bulky items. It is ideal for hauling game such as a deer carcass, as well as a variety of other items such as camping supplies, coolers, grilles and much moreINTEGRATED TIE-DOWNS. This hitch cargo carrier keeps your ite...
12. Optima Batteries 8016-103 D34M BlueTop Starting and Deep Cycle Marine Battery
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12-Volt, 750 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10 inches x 6 7/8 inches x 7 13/16 inches tall, Weight: 43.5 pounds, Dual SAE & 5/16 inches Stainless Steel Stud Posts. 55 Ah C20 capacityOptimal starting power even in bad weatherMountable in virtually any position. Works well as a boat battery or RV batteryFi...
13. Military Outdoor Clothing Previously Issued U.S. G.I. Olive Drab Patrol Water Repellent Nylon Modular Sleeping Bag
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Water-repellant patrol sleeping bag; used military surplusComfortable in temperatures to +30 degreesSlider allows top or bottom ventilationDraft flap prevents heat lossMeasures 92 Inch by 37 Inch
14. CURT 56156 Vehicle-Side Custom 4-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness for Select Toyota Prius V
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
EASY TO INSTALL. No cutting! No splicing! This trailer wiring harness kit plugs into existing factory wiring on your vehicle and equips it with a standard, rear 4-pin trailer wiring connector for plugging in and towing a trailer or accessories.STANDARD CONNECTOR. This plug-in 4-flat trailer wiring c...
15. CURT 11276 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Select Toyota Prius
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)HIGHLY VERSATILE. Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 1 trailer hitch. It prov...
16. CRL Charcoal Fiberglass 84" Screen Wire - 100' Roll by CR Laurence
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
All Types, Widths, and Colors Can be Combined for Quantity PricingAvailable in 100 and 600 Linear Foot (30.5 and 183 m) RollsIndustry Standard 18 x 16 Mesh, .011" (.28 mm) DiameterLightweight, Tough, and Durable Screen MeshRust and Corrosion Proof
17. Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector | Digital Display | Battery Operated | Model KN-COPP-B-LPM
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
LED's - Green LED for normal operation, Red LED for alarm. Temperature range 40˚F (4. 4˚C) to 100˚F (37. 8˚C). Sensor: ElectrochemicalProvides peace of mind against the silent killer and a digital displayDigital Display - Displays the level of carbon monoxide the unit is sensing. Shows CO level ...
18. BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
BESTEK Advantage: America's leading power inverter brand. Provides 300 Watts continuous DC to AC power and 700 Watts instantaneous power, featuring 2 AC outlets and 2 USB portsFast Charging: two 110V AC outlets for charging larger devices such as laptops and tablets, 2 USB charging ports (0-2.4A) fo...
19. DampRid Fragrance Free Moisture Absorber 4 lb. Hi-Capacity Bucket - For Fresher, Cleaner Air in Large Spaces
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
DampRid Hi-Capacity Moisture Absorber Bucket attracts and traps excess moisture, eliminating musty odors from damp areas.The hi-capacity design features a unique Moisture Lock spill resistor technology with a sealed safety cover for a mess free solution.Ideal for larger spaces like basements, garage...
20. Optima Batteries 8014-045 D34/78 YellowTop Dual Purpose Battery
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12-Volt, 750 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall, Weight: 43.5 pounds, Dual SAE & GM PostReserve capacity of 120 minutes for constant performanceOptimal starting power even in bad weather. Case Material: Polypropylene.Internal Resistance: 0.0028Fifteen times more resistant to vibr...
So without a solar panel setup, or home battery tender, what would be the best method to ensuring the batteries don't die, and running a power efficient cooler/fridge (12V .74Ah type)? Note: Prius doesn't have an alternator - the 12V battery sends a current to the traction battery to signal it to turn on the engine - so if the 12V battery is dead, then you'd have to jump start it.
And would you need to get a dual purpose AGM battery (starter and deep) to be able to jump start the car battery? i.e. starting/deep cycle like the Optima Yellowtophttps://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batteries-8014-045-YellowTop-Purpose/dp/B000MSBUA4 . This one is rated 55 Ah.
The portable cooler/fridge (DC) - https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-Electric-Powered-Cooler-Freezer/dp/B01MRDNXPL does for .74 Ah - thus 55/.74 = 74 hours -> about 3 days to safely discharge the Optima battery.
I am mainly concerned about very cold winter use. The heater in the Prius is too loud and turns on too frequently to be of use during the night so that would be off (would use a sleeping bag), and then I would leave the car on ready mode overnight to power a mini space heater, and to recharge the 2nd battery.
But over say 8 hours every night of recharging this via the battery isolator/DC-DC setup, would the 2nd battery top out?
I'm in Hyundai's verison of the Prius, and did this:
rear passenger seat is my living room and put this on the headrest for my laptop:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742CPQ7W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Keep my gym bag in the front passenger seat floorboard.
Front passenger seat is slid forward.
I installed window visors and attached this fan to the front passenger seat head rest to move air:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YLS839/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07531B7KC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rear passenger seat is laid down and I have a cooler in the rear passenger floor board as well as my Goal Zero Sherpa 100 to charge my laptop and phone
This is my bed. 3in dense foam piece 70x24 (cut to size w/ cheap bread knife) and a 3inch foam mattress pad (also cut to size):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071QXXVP3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0GQ2T4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bought some decent sheet for sale via Macy's and a sweet sweet Buffy comforter (twin size for $100).
IMO, you're going to want to make the bed portion as comfortable as you can afford, or it could be the piece that pushed you to move back inside to a normal bed.
Remember I said my rear driver side passenger seat remains upright. I bought 2 clear plastic containers from the container store to store all of my clothes (they are stacked). If it can't fit (all items rolled up instead of folded), then it was donated. I lost some space as I have one of those rear shades that keep people from looking into the hatch window and seeing what's in my "trunk"
Bought very very small binder clips and command strip clothes pins from walmart and a 10 foot long piece of black material from Joanns fabric. Placed the clips and pins where needed and cut pieces of the fabric to create side and rear window coverings. Have a single piece that stretches across the car to keep people seeing the back of the car.
Old mock set-up I posted so you get an idea of what it looks like:
https://imgur.com/a/GkND1
I also bought a nice front window shade to both reflect sun, but also keep people from seeing into the car, all while looking like every other car with a window shade in the front windshield.
The easiest and best solution IMO is a removable screen that covers the whole window by going over the top of the door. I am amazed that I almost never see them suggested on here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YI3IGA6/
They are $20 for a set of 2, require no assembly or otherwise need to be “made” from multiple components, provide privacy (people can’t see in but you can see out pretty well), you can open the windows as much or little as you want, and they pack away into a tiny pouch (all 4 of my shades take up a space about half the size of a loaf of bread and can be stored anywhere).
No problem. I haven't told my family and only told 3 close friends about my decision to Prius dwell due to the stigma, so I enjoy talking about this with whoever I can. I think this is the one I got: AMAZON LINK
I recommend a Prius v (wagon) as every little bit of extra room helps. :) But either way, with the amount of use and wear you will be putting on the car simply by living in it, I would recommend going used. The Prius is extremely reliable. I had the option to get an extended warranty for an extra $1200 on mine, but I talked to a trusted mechanic, and he told me there was no need. And in the off chance something does break, there are plenty of used Prius parts you can get for cheap.
Millard Tri Folding Mattress - $80
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W67PJ4M
Bought off a recommendation in this sub. I originally went with the REI self inflating sleeping pad and was tossing and turning at night. The Millard tri fold has been great so far.
I bought this one to mount on that weird small window between the windshield and drivers side window. It works well because the arm is so long, so I mount it to that window and have it curve over to face the driver. Suction cup has held on pretty well...I’m about 7 months into using it.
Mpow Cell Phone Holder for Car,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010RQWSE2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Best idea I have so far (and just thought about it after my post) is to get a Car headrest VESA mount and attach a VESA laptop tray to it. Not cheap but should be more sturdy than the plastic fantastic...
Do what I do and carry a CO2 monitor in your prius and you'll be fine. I've never had it go off in almost a year of running the engine (for the AC) every night.
Here's the one I've been using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y6V5CI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Look for Army sleeping bag, it's cheap and I've been using mine for over 6 years.
This is what I own
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Curt Hitch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007D5480S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Curt Wire Harness
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFMVDT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Curt Cargo Carrier
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JF53ZEE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Lowes Utility Trailer
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Trailer-3-5-ft-x-5-ft-Wire-Mesh-Utility-Trailer/3680952
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Tractor Supply Poly Cargo Box
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-co-heavy-duty-poly-utility-storage-box-44-in?cm_vc=-10005
Nimbus
The Nimbus Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X2UEP5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_My30CbSZJNFE8
Personally I'm thinking about buying some screens + rain guards for the front windows (backseat windows have reflectix over them) and cracking the windows but idk how to do it. And those screens seem mad expensive