Motel Prius. The cheapest way to travel.

[@youngdavey]

that paper towel dispenser idea was so genius

[@JimRobb44]

A little close to the flame, just saying for a friend.

[@marionsutcliffe1119]

It just gave me a better idea where to put it in my minivan camper so that it's a little bit hidden. Yay!

[@mtheory3]

I'm really impressed by your DIY spirit and how much you were able to accomplish with the limited space of a Prius

[@lesklower7281]

So many great ideas on how to camp in a Toyota Prius and l will look at a Prius in a different way now

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Brian ( Mr BoatHead) has a cool channel. Thanks for giving him a shoutout. I would enjoy seeing you do more Prius improvising, it was a treat to see what you conjured up.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thanks. It was a fun and simple build.

[@divinegrackle942]

Enjoying some cooked wheat berries is awesome!! You foraging for breakfast literally a foot or two from your Prius is so cool!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I know, right? There were fruit orchards everywhere too for gleaning.

[@DrXupetin]

Hello Paul, I am doing the same thing with my Citroen 2CV...preparing it for nomadism. Always grateful to you for your excellent shared projects. Gratitude 🙏🙏🙏

[@deezynar]

Standard 2 CV, or the van version?

[@DrXupetin]

@@deezynar Standard version 2cv6 602 cc from 1974, with the aim of traveling around my country alone, however long it takes to do so. Here the 2CV6 version was called 3CV. Thanks for asking

[@deezynar]

@@DrXupetin Have fun.

[@GreatShambini]

Hey Paul, I have the same bed setup. I velcroed 2 long dowels to the ceiling so I can push brake pedal and start button at same time without getting out of bed... priceless. We met last summer, marroun Prius Good to see!

[@MakinMoneyISeasy]

Thats a perfectly simple, yet hilarious, solution.

[@alohaXamanda]

Doesn't the Prius have a remote start feature? I'm wondering because I'd like to eventually get one to camp in

[@shadowband70]

As a sometime car dweller, your simple setup echoes mine. I think this is the proudest I have ever been 😁👌. I just need to build my own foldable boat now 😉 I hope your simple setup, and just setting off for the hills helped reduce your burnout Paul 🙏🌻

[@Reach3DPrinters]

12:48 Beautiful pastel drawing! Golds with purple shadows, very striking with flow lines leading up to mountains with a grey almost feeling green in the mountain range. Really nice work!

[@wojomojo]

Oh man I just lost my Prius to catalytic converter theft. I used to boondock in it too, the hybrid is great: I just leave it at "Park" and heater set to auto. Engine only starts up if heater needs to run, and shuts off automatically once temp is reached. If you leave AC on, you can even do it in summer, and/or to dehumidify at whatever temperature you want. Works great! Your video may inspire me to buy another to replace it! Thanks Paul.

[@alohaXamanda]

I'm so sorry this happened :( That's apparently becoming a more common crime with hybrids, esp Priuses because the cat is so easy to access on them

[@Xtrafix2015]

Excellent little vacation for the cheapest possible price, nice to see the handy inventions just to relax is great for me to try someday😊

[@f.w.5097]

Love your setup! Very simple and effective! Also love the soothing sound of your voice!

[@forwimp]

I bought a 2006 Prius some years ago hoping to use it to camp. I put an 1100 watt inverter attached to the right rear fender wall above the battery. That worked nice for a small Instant Pot and water kettle so I didn't need a stove. But, 2 of us weren't very comfortable so we bought a Sienna minivan for trips. I like your toilet design. I bought a scissor fold camp stool on Amazon that's made to be a toilet. It's bigger than your bucket with top seat, although it can be used as a useful camp stool. I loved that you tried the roadside wheat. I have made bread by soaking wheat till it sprouts, then running it in a mixer. It makes a nice dough without any grinding.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Driving around eastern Washington this time of year you can glean apples, pears, peaches etc, but the wheat was a fun item to play with.

[@goldfishgames]

It’s been a while since I checked your channel- always well worth my time, thank you. All of us that enjoy using non traditional items and supplies to create solutions for problems or practical use applications are always intrigued and learn, you never disappoint.

[@MongoGamer]

i always love your content.

[@danl4720]

This brings me so much joy, thank you

[@savagecub]

Good to see RFK Jr is staying busy now that he’s off the campaign trail 😊

[@RemotelyNews]

Great video Paul. When I am on short solo trips to the States (from Vancouver Island), I sleep in my 2007 Ford Edge. For quick solo trips, it is the only way to go for me, since I don't have a hybrid to drive. The best 'feature' in my Edge is the lounging setup at night. You see, the front passenger seat flips forward and becomes a completely flat surface, but the real part that makes this a perfect setup is the rear passenger seat. It reclines! I can spend time on the computer or watch some downloaded movies on my tablet or relax while I eat a meal. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@theeducatedhillbilly3986]

We love your being. You have brought so much incite and inspiration to us. Thank you, Sir.

[@JohnMarsing]

Cool, looks like fun. Gleaning wheat that's pretty cool too. Thanks for sharing

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

I've watched your videos for years and I Love them❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsrob2321]

Haha, I love this! I also dabble in minimalism and inventing. I like your creative solutions, Paul! I have a Chrysler Town and Country van with stow n go seats. It has remote start which is nice in the morning. It does about 23-25 mpg so about double your car.

[@B_r_u_c_e]

The paper towel dispenser is pure genius.

[@manie54321]

I love to do this on my Prius as well. I’ve driven three times from Miami Florida to Seattle and Oregon Mount hood. National Parks hopping along the way. I take three weeks each time and it’s the best. I’m looking forward to seeing your travels. 🌷Thank You for sharing.

[@MrJanaRobi]

Looks like fun ! I have a ford focus .I open the trunk like a galley kitchen kitchen with a cooler and alcohol stove .

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

This is a tad nicer than my setup. Cut a couple pieces of plywood and a couple legs to put on the folded down seats with a 4 inch foam topper cut to size. Threw it together before a trip to a wooden boat show the wife and i went to. We didn't want to spend money on a hotel room for a short 3 day trip. We slept in the 2013 prius and stopped at a truck stop for a 10 dollar shower. Pretty nice if your a cheap ass like me haha. Good idea on the underfloor clothes storage. Nice kitchenette also

[@Jurme_noob]

You’re such a source of inspiration! Thank you for sharing 🎈

[@darrellstephen3085]

I did that out of a VW rabbitmade a table that fit behind the seats for my bed too. Great camping trip Paul. A painting better than a photo.

[@jonsmith6331]

Keep up the good work

[@lynnef3297]

I enjoyed this very much. 👍 I always like to see how people travel/camp in their vehicles. I do mine in a minivan, not as fuel efficient but plenty of room for me. Thanks for sharing this and hopefully we'll see more improvements. 😊

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I'm wanting to travel next to Arizona to visit my older brother. I'll be thinking of improvements until then for sure.

[@sunshineandsmiles9668]

Im currently remodeling my 94 jeep xj into a micro camper. It'll be her third revision. Love that art you did

[@charlesknight3204]

Paul … Enjoyed the video immensely!!! Great car camping job; better video!!! Can’t wait to see what changes you make in the future!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita (Houston), Texas. ✝️🎣👨‍🌾🦌🙏

[@anitasimmons3599]

Thank you for another great video. I prefer to take dehydrated food and just buy fresh when I can rather than maintain a cooler. I have found eggs with last weeks unrefrigerated raw. Cheese it depends on how warm it gets in the day but at least 3 to 4 days and single servings in wax last longer. Butter doesn't have to be refrigerated. Yes less is definitely more in a small space. Horse bedding pellets work better than cat litter and are lighter, but they don't work as well to give you grip on ice... cat litter makes a good desiccant though. Thank you for taking the time to create this video . Safe travels.

[@deezynar]

One of my dad's brothers lived in eastern Washington. I visited them and was impressed with all of the wheat fields they have there. I asked my aunt if she used any of the local wheat and she said it wasn't any good for anything. I thought that sounded off since farmers don't grow anything they can't sell. I never looked into it, so I'm not sure what she was trying to say.

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Love it! We love our Honda Pilot microcamper and are so tempted to take the seats out but we haven’t taken the plunge yet.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

It's worth the trouble if you feel the need for extra storage. When I returned the rear seats were installed in no time, except for the seat belts. I had to google that for a while before figuring out where the mounting bolt holes were located. Take a few pictures as you dis-assemble.

[@EVAand12PAWS]

I like your way. God bless You!

[@Ob1sdarkside]

Going to use my C3 picasso for overnight trips, got some great ideas from this.

[@MrTrevor132323]

Hi Paul Eastern Washington is a cool place I have Family that lives in Pasco. I love the video. Wishing you safe and Happy Travels.

[@noyopacific]

Thanks for the video Paul !

[@tigerguitara]

I think you’ll find a 1000 watt solar generator very helpful for a fridge and maybe fans when hot or electric blanket when cold.

[@mikestrong4686]

I had a question about the window vent rain guard and bug netting. Could you give more details about that. Thank you Paul...Great stuff as always.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I typed in lightronic WV94181 side mount rain guard on Amazon and EcoNour car window screens as well.

[@123Homefree]

I like your idea for shower it looked like a real door somewhat if ground to above head would be a great ultralight bike camper bathroom option i love your idea here. I have a new metal hoop folddown bathroom on the back of my wagon id be curious to review make a video on all the bathroom ultralight options cause its most lacking in canlife/ bikecamper life

[@petrushka1611]

I did almost the exact same toilet setup with my Prius for a 10,000-mile road trip this summer. Great brains fart alike.

[@sokoloft3]

I've been thinking about living out of a FPIU. They're reasonably priced second hand and AWD. Need one of those ecoflow batteries and some sort of heater other than the vehicles.

[@astrocalm812]

I wonder if the ice co go20 divided fridge/freezer would fit. I got mine when they first came out and we’re less expensive. The ability to divide it or not is great, it works well and is beautiful. Haven’t seen other small ones that can be divided. Got the cover, too.

[@hallowelt9296]

Nice Trip. Greetings from Bavaria Germany. I will do Same Thing a Long time. But now i have only a VW fox. I will try my best.

[@boathemian7694]

I have a small Yeti cooler my wife got me years ago. It’s unbelievable how well it works.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Well. Those are some good boondocking ideas. I think they can be modified for other vehicles.

[@SteveHazel]

i need a paper towel thingy that'll sit on a picnic table all compact like that. GREAT ideas, but, well, I have a van with a 12v fridge n bed in it :)

[@emilflognoid1532]

I've wanted to try making a similar cooler, but thought I might use one of these 6 pack coolers that plug into the lighter jack as a base... bet with the insulation it would do all right.

[@LisaMarli]

I drive a Prius V, the station wagon. I have a compressor ice chest. I can carry a week of food easily. And i got one of those pop up "shower" tents for changing and bathroom needs since peeing on a bush is a lot harder for me. And I'm too old and stiff for changing gymnastics inside the car.

[@emaglott]

Great video! Love the shower.

[@145inA]

Beautiful

[@joanies6778]

I love creative solutions. Just don't park in bear country if you cook in your vehicle. The scent of Eau de Cookerie will draw them near in the middle of night.

[@ptonpc]

Looks like a great trip.

[@skipwalker3269]

Milk almost came out my nose when I turned around and saw you taking a shower !!! Roflmao!

[@stephenfrancais]

Cool setup. I’m not confident enough in myself to cook on my cloth seats 😆

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

that cooler boc you made is brilliant, you could probably get away lining it with something foodsafe and not even need the lunchbox inside

[@hazel555]

I'd cook outside rather than on car seat. Regular frying spatters and aerosoled grease/fluids will make your upholstery and other surfaces dirty and smelly, not making a pleasant environment to sleep in.

[@XfireKeenmike]

love it, love it!

[@luckytoastsebastian]

Where was that field? I grew up on a wheat farm near Ephrata.

[@123Homefree]

My felted wool evaporative cooler is a sustainable option you know this please help share better

[@JavierGarciaGarcia-s1w]

Just a thought Paul. What does your front seat smell like after you fry fish? I'm a fan 😅

[@CarlosBenjamin]

It’s pushing the brake to start. I used two lengths of PVC, one for the brake pedal and one for the start button.

[@steverolfeca]

I’m 6’ 2”, and wouldn’t fit. But my wife’s car is a Prius V wagon. Pretty sure it’s big enough to make this work for me!

[@dougt8215]

I added this to my Prius Campers and Dwellers playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLx8nx9rsDPRH02-xB8_ubt2tX-_bsj5Lo In my experience, using an inverter and a 350 watt wall thermostat with the built in digital thermostat, was more than enough to keep things warm in my Prius overnight. Also, other KZbinrs have demonstrated that a inverter-heater type set up is twice as efficient as getting heat from the Prius' engine. In my Prius, the 12-volt refrigerator fits right in the passenger footwell area where you had your super-cooler and is super convenient.

[@jackgoldman1]

Best way to cook wheat berries is thermal cooking. Boil water, pre heat thermos jug for five minutes, reboil the water, add a cup of wheat berries and boiling water, cooked in eight hours or over night. Can to other stuff added to it.

[@wholle0]

Genius

[@niluferwajeeh4352]

To avoid splatter ,cover it partly with a lid while cooking.

[@1sttigertiger426]

Why did you cook inside the Prius? The odor and grease would accumulate on the car seat and interior.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I cooked with the windows cracked. No noticeable lingering smell. I cooked with low heat which keeps the grease from splattering.

[@blackbear7792]

👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@walkertongdee]

Friends and RELATIVES that won't offer you a bed, whats the problem, is it with you or them?

[@jaybird2299]

Sweet🤙🤙

[@tinkerfreak4602]

😁👍🏽

[@sciencesaves]

Yeah right! Have you seen the price of Priuses?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Yes I have, and yes they are expensive, but my wife was driving one for years, so I finally bit the bullet and bought this. It did set me back some, but love the car.

[@sciencesaves]

@@paulwelkinsdiy yes they are great, I’m just commenting on the thumbnail title. This isn’t the cheapest way to travel unless you got a Prius for free :)

[@88njtrigg88]

All thanks to the petrochemical industry.

[@ipfmcd]

You have to leave it in park while running, not neutral. Leaving it in neutral is bad for the hybrid system and the car’s computer knows it.

[@piconano]

I'd get rid of the toilet and use the woods like normal people!

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I used it in the woods only once on this trip, and found it a nice place to sit while doing my business.

[@tomcruz3774]

Mmmmmmmm cheese 🤤

[@sunderwonder6366]

Up

[@JoeSmith-pu9hi]

Still married ?

[@DickWalz]

You’re supposed to live OUT of your can and not IN your car. I have lived out of my crv as a ski bum for 5 years and I can tell you 90 percent of people trying this life style OVER think it like you. It’s a car and will never be an apartment. I would never shit in my car for one

[@rodeowerewolf3004]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....wow

[@piconano]

My daughter has one. She hates it and so do I. It has no pep. Not a fun car to drive. 50mpg is not uncommon in today's small turbo engines. They are the members of the 50mpg club.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Mine has three driving mode;. electric, eco, and go fast. Go fast has the pep you might need. I use it on the fly when needed but favor eco mode. I'm much use to the slow take off.

[@piconano]

@@paulwelkinsdiy Hers is the 2020 model. I wasn't aware there were different modes! What year is yours?

[@rpgreseller]

Efficient!

[@A3Kr0n]

The cheapest way to travel: Step 1: Buy a Prius. ###ERROR

[@hotgarbageD]

Love this so much. I lived in a Tesla Model 3 for 3 weeks in 2020. I wish we would have done what you did here. Still an amazing experience and super cheap. Love what you do and so glad you share all of this. These little random projects add up to an incredible amount of super useful experience. Been watching your channel for years. Thank you so much for doing what you do and especially sharing so much. Lovely.