How long can a Prius sit with no charging?

CathyR · 06-25-2007, 10:29 PM

We are thinking of Prius for our vacation home. It would have to sit in the garage for maybe 4 weeks sometimes while we are away.
Would that creat any problems battery or otherwise?
Thanks!!

Cathy

qbee42 · 06-25-2007, 11:16 PM

Shouldn't be a problem with a good 12V battery. If you want to be safe, turn off the SKS by pushing the button under the steering wheel.

Tom

richard schumacher · 06-25-2007, 11:27 PM

Definitely turn off the SKS. Leaving it on for four weeks would be pushing it.

aaf709 · 06-26-2007, 12:20 AM

Maybe you could use either a charger designed for long storage charging or add a solar panel charger that'll do the same thing.

alexstarfire · 06-26-2007, 01:38 AM

Well, mine was supposedly left sitting in a garage for 2 years, and it's still working like a charm.

**efusco** · 06-26-2007, 03:15 AM

Gotta say, don't know what you do for a living, but I'd be looking for a $5000 used compact if I needed a car at my vacation home. A $25-30k Prius sitting, unused, more than it's used...hard to justify on a 2 physician household budget.

richard schumacher · 06-30-2007, 02:04 PM

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Well, mine was supposedly left sitting in a garage for 2 years, and it's still working like a charm.
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...after the 12V battery was jumped or replaced, you mean :_>

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06-25-2007, 10:29 PM	#1
CathyR Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	We are thinking of Prius for our vacation home. It would have to sit in the garage for maybe 4 weeks sometimes while we are away. Would that creat any problems battery or otherwise? Thanks!! Cathy

06-25-2007, 11:16 PM	#2
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,556 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Shouldn't be a problem with a good 12V battery. If you want to be safe, turn off the SKS by pushing the button under the steering wheel. Tom

06-25-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,099 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Definitely turn off the SKS. Leaving it on for four weeks would be pushing it.

06-26-2007, 12:20 AM	#4
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Maybe you could use either a charger designed for long storage charging or add a solar panel charger that'll do the same thing.

06-26-2007, 01:38 AM	#5
alexstarfire Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 218 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well, mine was supposedly left sitting in a garage for 2 years, and it's still working like a charm.

06-26-2007, 03:15 AM	#6
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,056 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Gotta say, don't know what you do for a living, but I'd be looking for a $5000 used compact if I needed a car at my vacation home. A $25-30k Prius sitting, unused, more than it's used...hard to justify on a 2 physician household budget.