Wife just got a new job, and more $! So while I am still driving 2 Prius, we are almost ready to buy a Sienna! If we can find one... your videos are keeping our dream alive Kevin!
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the job and best of luck to you in finding the right Sienna 👍
@karenk3593
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful. I am hoping to own one soon and I'm old and not good at techy stuff, so it's super helpful to see how to set the controls, lock the door, etc. Really appreciate it.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing and thanks for watching 👍
@nick1122
Жыл бұрын
You need perforated vinyl on your windows in the back , you can see out but, people can’t see in
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Cool I’ll look into that thanks!
@Chris_Wolfgram
9 ай бұрын
So I have learned how "Ultra important" it is that my car / van camper HAS to be a Hybrid, as I've been car camping in my Prius a bunch already. Three 4500 mile round trips already this year. I see a bunch of min van camper builds on KZitem, and some of them are really innovative. However, if they are not a hybrid, that is a 100% deal breaker for me. I've slept in 15F, in shorts and a t shirt, climate control set for 72F. I've also sleep in 87F with 95% humidity, and for that, I crank it down to 68F and cozy up under my home blanket :) Breathing that beautiful cool air, I sleep like a baby :)
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
9 ай бұрын
Agree 💯 once you’ve experienced sleeping in a climate controlled vehicle it’s hard to go back to anything else!
@Romans1.24-27
3 күн бұрын
Thank you!! Unfortunately I'm in FL.. extreme heat 24/7..need to run ac day and night... Trying to prepare to mostly reside in moderate climate (north); in future.. I can heat space better than cool it
@toxichammertoe8696
Жыл бұрын
7:10 for cost overnight use of leaving the A/C on
@traedrose7963
2 жыл бұрын
Great content, as always. Detailed, yet to the point. Thank you!
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out 😀
@jimscheltema670
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@tomblackburn3605
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I like the step by step info you provide . Would you go into some detail about your air mattress. And if you were changing the mattress, what might you do different next time. Thank you for the hybrid videos.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
I have a video called Basic sleeping set up in a Toyota sienna. It’s about two months old and shows which mattress I have etc. Thanks for watching 👍
@Polemic-2525
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to a wonderful video. Now I know what my next van will be.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing and thanks for watching. Best of luck in your adventures 👍
@chuckali4319
Жыл бұрын
Hi great info. I just got used 2021 Sienna LE. Planning to travel all summer. Just like to make sure if I run AC all night long in ready mode. It won’t harm battery. Thanks Kevin
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Yes using the climate control works well. I don’t always need it but it’s good to have just in case!
@swedishfish2543
Жыл бұрын
Will take half of the tank by morning. Idk what this guys doin
@a.w.thompson4001
7 ай бұрын
Is the LE hybrid?
@Romans1.24-27
3 күн бұрын
@@a.w.thompson4001 "limited edition"
@lisatowry8158
2 жыл бұрын
So cool .. I have been thinking and watching van videos for three years … but I need AC … this could be the answer
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree A/C is very nice to have, and the Sienna is a good choice in my opinion 👍
@Romans1.24-27
3 күн бұрын
AC is a necessity..not luxury for me priority #2
@dianepeechatka4846
Жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for the info you share. I heard the middle seats can't be removed in the Sienna Hybrid because of the hybrid batteries. I noticed you dont have middle seats. So I guess it is possible to remove them? Thanks
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed I removed the middle row and the rear seats as well. If you check back on my channel about a year and a half ago you’ll see a build videos etc. Have a good one and thanks for watching 👍
@gordongrigsby5172
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Prius V And love it But I would Love to buy one of them someday so cool.
@toronado455
2 жыл бұрын
i honestly prefer the Prius V.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Prius V is great!
@thinker2328
Жыл бұрын
super helpful. Thank you
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing thanks for watching 👍
@savjottoor7910
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Lexus CT200h. I love laying down at the back and just chill with AC on over the hybrid system but I am sure Sienna is a wayyyyyyy better experience and especially this generation Sienna is so cool for the first time ever. Quick question, which app do you use for weather?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for your thoughts. The weather app I use is called Dark Sky. 😎
@recordbutton1845
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting on sleep and the motor turning on. Maybe you could provide a recording of the motor turning on when you're in the sleeping area. Or if you've recorded that in another video, put a link. Thanks again for all of your videos.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea I will incorporate that into my next video👍
@a.w.thompson4001
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
7 ай бұрын
Sure thing and thanks for watching 👍
@cowboyscoffee
Жыл бұрын
Great explanations
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out 👍
@jeffreymichaelsommelier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have a Prius and I love the AC in Ready mode. I'm contemplating upgrading to a van. Is the Sienna the largest van with the same type of overnight AC ability? Even among cargo style vans? Thanks
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe so, and as you know from the Prius, it does come in handy when overnighting in hot and/or cold weather 👍
@tantran7416
Жыл бұрын
Thank for you video. It s very helpful. I can see look like you take the middle chairs off. Please let me know: how can we take the chairs off without the warning sign Thanks
@swedishfish2543
Жыл бұрын
Bradling airbag dogle
@wminglam
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Would you recommend front or all wheel drive for what you do with the van?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
AWD gives you more options, and is helpful to have in snow and ice. In the desert and sandy conditions it’s great as well.
@jimscheltema670
2 жыл бұрын
My Prius stayed on all night & turn the gas engine to charge the battery when needed and then turn off when sufficiently charged. Does the Sienna do the same thing? (I used less than 1/2 gallon of gas for all night a/c in Florida summertime).
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, same system 👍
@heatherwith9345
Жыл бұрын
What year is your van ? The newer ones the seats don't come out. And do you feel safe while overnight at rest stops
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Hi Heather, mine is a 2021, not sure about the newer models but perhaps you could do as I did, remove the seats and defeat the airbag warning with a special resister you can buy on Amazon. I do feel safe at rest stops but I’m always keeping an eye out.
@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
6 ай бұрын
Hybrid vehicles are the solution to van life...
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
6 ай бұрын
I’m definitely enjoying it although it’s small. If Toyota could make a hybrid high roof van that would be amazing!
@nwsvndr
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences! What do you use for internet access? Smartphone hotspot? MiFi mobile hotspot? Or does it have built-in connection? (Do you have the bandwidth to watch movies/youtube, etc. on a computer?)
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have two devices on my Verizon plan - the phone and the iPad, each has their own SIM card 👍
@bernardl4441
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have it in climate control mode while not in the vehicle? Like if you needed to keep a pet cool while at work? Could you keep the van secure with the keys in the ignition while away? Thanks in advance
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
That is a good question, we’ll have to research that!
@sheenacalderon2031
Жыл бұрын
It can’t be locked with the key fob outside of the car unless it’s locked manually by someone from the inside while it’s running.
@a.w.thompson4001
7 ай бұрын
@@sheenacalderon2031 What if you have achip key/fob in the car and one outside? Can you insert a key in the door and lock manually from outside while it's running?
@stevethevlogger
2 жыл бұрын
Can one keep the key fob under the sleeping pillow in the back? Or does the fob need to be closer to the steering wheel?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
I think as long as it’s inside the vehicle you are good to go, that’s my experience so far.
@brixico1404
Жыл бұрын
I was in my sienna for 2 years and I got extremely cold ice water and put it into the top of a small fan that was powered by a portable power bank. If you have an ice cooler you can keep the water super cold. The fan will blow out a cold mist and air
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Great idea and thanks for watching 👍
@StupidInternetPeople
Жыл бұрын
Only works in the desert and at best for an hour 😂
@chonglou8048
2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this minivan for two person and travel like you? Do you think this minivan got enough room for two?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
I think it would be pretty tight for two people, depending on how much gear you are bringing along of course.
@swedishfish2543
Жыл бұрын
I did the same and half of my fulltank was gone in the morning,, what gives???
@JasonYK-hc2gb
21 күн бұрын
How did you manage to flat the floor?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
21 күн бұрын
I removed the center and rear seats and built a basic platform with a 4x8 sheet of plywood. If you go to my vanlife playlist you can see the process
@toronado455
2 жыл бұрын
4:07 I noticed that the recirculate mode is selected (on). Do you find that setting to work better for you? I noticed also that A/C appears to be deselected (off), but not sure if that switch has its own LED.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I usually leave it on recirculate, the AC button doesn’t light up which is weird. If you see the screen it’ll say AC on.
@00SingleSeven
Жыл бұрын
Why dont you set the temperature and put it in auto so it will automatically cycle between heat and ac? I do that in my model y. Might consider the new sequioa hybrid near future if climate control system is anything comparable to tesla.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I do use auto mode, but I find it runs the fans at a higher setting, not necessarily a bad thing. Thanks for your thoughts 👍
@rosyortega3512
6 ай бұрын
hello, what year is your siena?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
6 ай бұрын
2021, first year of the hybrid
@michaelthomason8374
2 жыл бұрын
Would you try a night with the AC in auto mode to see if makes a big difference on fuel impact vs fan set to low. And possibly try a night out with fan set on medium or high to help with creating white noise. Curious if the fan makes a big impact on fuel
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Good ideas Michael I will try these 👍
@swedishfish2543
Жыл бұрын
Ac on over night, half ur gas will be gone by morning
@zdylansmith
7 ай бұрын
@@swedishfish2543not if you have climate control
@swedishfish2543
7 ай бұрын
@@zdylansmith every trim has "climate control",, this guy is lying.
@hauk3839
2 жыл бұрын
Weather tech makes window covers for full vehicle.
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Cool I will check them out 👍
@coreythompson5296
Жыл бұрын
Can you only have the climate control on in back and not on in the front? Could block off the two areas with a thermal blanket
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can do that. However, I have found that the rear fans just don’t pack the same punch as the front for some reason.
@runemasterish
Жыл бұрын
Can you run a little dehumidifier instead of leaving the climate control system on?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps but you need a way to power it I would think? Thanks for watching 👍
@pathalpin9359
2 жыл бұрын
Are you concerned about carbon momoxide issues?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
Not so much as the vehicle is new, but to be on the safe side you are correct I should probably get a detector.
@yenkodavi3573
Жыл бұрын
does it stay cold during all night? or just cool??
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
I usually set it at 68, but you could go colder for sure
@TRUTHandANSWERS
Жыл бұрын
Will Hondas do this?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Good question I’m not sure, but all Toyota hybrids do 👍
@henrykim4230
Жыл бұрын
Just wondering. How many gallons of gas does it use overnight with AC on?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
Жыл бұрын
Depends on the outside vs inside temperature, but I’d say about 1/10 to 1/8 of a gallon per hour for the most part.
@henrykim4230
Жыл бұрын
@@kevins-guitar-ukulele 1 gallon per night. That isn't bad at all. Considering gas is about $6 a gallon in California. Way cheaper than a motel bill.
@swedishfish2543
Жыл бұрын
Half the tank will be gone by morning
@henrykim4230
Жыл бұрын
@@swedishfish2543 obviously u can't read
@elyk1996
2 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you leave the ac on auto?
@kevins-guitar-ukulele
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve used auto in the past and it’s OK but I enjoy more flexibility of controlling it manually. Thanks for watching 👍
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