Prius got wrecked, what should I get next for carcamping?

Toyota Sienna?

 

Understand. I too drive a GEN 3 Prius...which is not most peoples 1st choice to "cruise" in either...but it works for what I need it for. That said...having napped is few cars over the decades, the only one that even approached comfort was a van. Good luck with whatever you decide/buy.

 

You created a new thread for a thread that already exist? Shocked that this thread haven’t been merged with the existing thread!

 

Your asking on a turd gen sub forum?! Hilarious!

 

Find a mint condition 2009 Prius and replace the center console between the two front seats with a pillow and get sunshades for all the windows and when you recline the front seats and slide them all the way forward with head rests off you'll have enough room for a bed of pillows, or near entire futon mattress if you remove back seat and you won't lose much storage in the far back of the car. Gen2 Prius are way more reliable than Gen3 will ever be. They're also way cheaper to repair than Gen3 too.

 

Respects, but considering the OP's implied heavy use/mileage...a 26 year old used Prius might not be up to this task.

 

So he should be good to go until 2035?

 

A 36 year old high mileage GEN II? Even I'm not that dedicated...and I turn a wrench for a living. I'm confident gboss will make a wise decision based on his needs and wants.

 

Sienna hybrid FTW. It's not even a contest at this point except the price.......

Room for two or one with living space, fridge, etc.



Gen4 for one works OK, too. The Prime has a significant 4-5 inch rise in the back for the HV battery but that's not impossible to overcome.

 

No one said they were recommending a 1999 Prius that was only available in Japan at the time.

More to the point... Road salt regions excluded, the most reliable and most readily available parts cars when it comes to hybrids is the legendary 2004-2009 Prius. At its peak they were selling 25K of those per month. Toyota sht in their own bed when they redesigned Gen3. And most importantly for OP, the gen2 is way more compatible with car camping than the flying buttress console that tortures tall people who drive long distances.

I'll be updating this particular thread this Fall with a step by step DIY dash redesign that looks professionally done: 3rd Gen 2010 - Removed flying buttress center console | PriusChat

 

My bad...16 and 26. I'm confident the OP will figure out what he wants/needs.

 

They will definitely want a low mileage mint condition 2009!