Can the 4th Gen still be used as a camper or sleeper? Flat or Non Flat Cargo floor ?

Hi MrBillTulsa,

Im not sure what you mean by above, im new to using this site, if you can please guide me along to the link you are referring to.
Thank You

Correction: i have found your post and thank you for sharing that. Im looking at ways to avoid using foam at the moment until i figure out if there is a good foam out there.

 

Wjtracy,

Yes, i know what you mean, but im ok with some chemicals, its hard being a consumer too because often times things are banned or flagged as dangerous after a long time in the market. Im just trying to go with the safest and practical option, might not be free from chemicals just lowest amount of risk. As for flammability, good point thanks, ill keep that in mind as well

Zor

other then filling that space difference in the cargo floor i think it should be just as good, cant see why not but i suppose we shall know for sure when it comes out, i think some detailed pics are in the planning...

Hi swich2mac

Type in to google/youtube "camping in a prius' or "sleeping in a prius"
its quite amazing the trips people are having and how they are enjoying their prius. They dont have to worry as much about weather/temperature wild life: bears,wolves,
cougars etc, setting up a tent or even while touring a country avoiding those bed bug infested motels(money saving)
also i think theres an added bonus being able to see the stars from the back window as you fall asleep.

Thanks for your interest
Zor

 

Yes, all a matter of awareness, what one is comfortable with, blind beliefs are most difficult. Most things are not set in stone so life is mostly about percentages and risk factors. I think the internet is a good source to do research and compare to many different sources for or against, it improves our chances of making a good decision.

I like the quote by what was said to be by Buddha and not in exact words "dont believe what i say, only believe it when you experience it for your self" its a good practice, of course not perfect, mistakes are bound to be made.


Merged

Not sure about the measurements, im curious my self, will be measuring it when it arrives here in Canada.

 

hahaha bisco, yes! there is an art to it all, isnt there...I tend to not take so many risks if i hear that something causes cancer or is a danger to health., mean while researching it and seeing how the source came to its conclusion. After your post about new car smell, leaving the window open while in the vehicle will be a priority for the first bit of time while driving it, or letting the car ventilate before going inside on a hot day etc...

So the whole styrofoam thing, needs to be researched...i just thought about hemp, didnt they use to make hemp insulation and building material, i wonder if there is something out there, if there is gasses from that, you just might get the munchies....
or they loaded it with chemicals.

any who, any other materials opinions are so welcome/needed, the more we have the better the experience will be setting up our prius for camping.

 

Hey David,

Good point, another thing to consider. (safety) in collision!!! great contribution to the experience.

Thank You

Ps. Im not sure about the rest of the contributors or people interested in this thread but i my self want something designed that can be removed easy so its temporary(not long term)
I saw one guy on youtube that removed the back seats all together and made a plywood base, something not as easy to remove. Getting rear ended with plywood in the back could be deadly indeed.

PsPs, also "bringing up collision safety" would be more appropriate then "completely ignore" because that was not intentional, no one mentioned to my knowledge so it was not intentional-which you need to do to ignore something. Some people might have thought about it as well and still took the risk, still wouldnt be ignoring so to speak.

Black Car: Lithium Battery. Uneven Cargo Floor | PriusChat
Repost taken from
TonyPSchaefer

 

Just came across Rubber Foam Mats free of formamides, BPA, phthalates, latex and fire retardants. Some one just recommended it and sais that it does not smell, that might be depending how sensitive ones nose is though.

 

Visual Tables of Gen4 Package Combinations
Thread Post #6 shows which floors are flush which are not.