So, I'm a 67 yr with 2010 Prius that I am seriously considering living in it, with my MuttTerrier, and your videos are one of the best, and very current which is really helping convince that I could pull off. Starting making an inventory plan this week, so please keep your videos coming!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, glad you enjoyed the videos. Good luck with doing it to your Prius

@slargo83

3 жыл бұрын

You 100% can pull it off. Not a doubt in my mind 🤙💪

@SweetUareDesi

2 жыл бұрын

Not safe at your age

@SweetUareDesi

2 жыл бұрын

@Seth Taylor lol dang you are so right 😶‍🌫️

I have been following similar channels since living in a car wasn't even cool. I had my share of living in my 2003 4runner and 2004 Prius for 2 years (best years of my life.) So far, I'm convinced that this is one of the best channels on the topic.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the compliment, that means a lot. What other channels have you been following? Yeah the 4Runner is an excellent car to live in

@ravenphd7061

3 жыл бұрын

You're definitely right man, subbed after the first vid I even saw of his. Just downright inspiring (and clever).

For a little bit of variety, you can add some chopped cilantro and fresh tomato to your salad. I love how you keep your living arrangement so neat and organized. 👍

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. The tomato and cilantro sounds great, I might try it next time

Thanks for this. I had heard that you could get Priuses lifted but thought it had to be done professionally and $$$$$ (and the chic who's channel I saw that on was SOOO annoying so thanks for being so chill in your videos, much more bearable) had no idea you could diy with kit. Have to look into that a bit more and please do a follow up vid 6-12mths down the track of how it's going. (That really is a beautiful dog btw)

Great video and thank you for the kind words and support! Looking forward to following along on more of your adventures! :)

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

I just bought a 2005 Prius with the intention of camping in it. I have an instapot and a jacket to plug it into. I love your videos, they am encouraged by them so much!!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Good luck with it, i have a 2006 so very similiar. Glad you like the vids

I'm right now binging on your playlist! keep em going mate!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for the support

Great videos man! Love your simple videos, designs and way of life.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like the vids

Sweet lift, sweet dog, and I dig that color on your Prius.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it

I'm impressed. You're living the dream.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!

@ozma639

3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what a lift kit involves. I just got a prius prime and want to travel. Can it ge installed by a mechanic easily?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

You can, but it's expensive in labor costs. Check out Priusoffroad.com

my lift kit goes in on thurs. i ordered struts also. $287 for all 4. plug and play, i figured while my mechanic is basically doing strut surgery, i might as well give her new struts at 96,000 miles. what the hay. $1050 all in. 4 struts and a lift kit installed.

@coyne777

3 жыл бұрын

someday maybe i'll actually put her to work. she's got the goods. she is all that. if you ever do something wildly adventurous...well... i'll say prius unite. it would be one heck of a pow wow. no power shortage. i have an atv winch on a bracket. i wonder if the community has ever installed a snorkel on a prius? lol google it loca.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to say but you might not need new struts. I'm at 145k and don't need new struts. Also, have you checked the Prius off Road website to watch the installation videos? it's very basic to do yourself, it just takes a while to do. I hate for you to spend so much money on it. Good luck with it

@coyne777

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures i agree with you, she didn't need it. but i decided to do it for freshning. i'll keep the old ones on hand. i'm not in the diy mode any longer. thanks for all the tips.

@SG-yk3xh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures I agree with you. The original struts must be still good and strong. My 2005 prius still have the original, and it still rides like silk. The aftermarket parts may not be as reliable and as the original.

@camaroman101

2 жыл бұрын

I'm at about 180k with mine and they're still going strong.

Your pup is adorable!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

👍👍👍👍👍👍 🙂 Black beans & corn for lunch. Watching the sun setting. This is what life should be like for everyone on the planet. Like this channel. Keep the videos coming.

I have a 2008 Prius and you make me want to hit the road and live in it!!!!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, its fun to do!

Well done! 😊

An inch off the ground gives you room for some extra tyre diameter Live free man 👌🤟🇮🇪

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can get some bigger tires with a lift kit also

Like to see how long you are able to do this. It’s pretty amazing!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean, traveling around out of my Prius? I've been doing it for a little less than a year now

Great vid thanks

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No prob

Man! no rice with the beans ?? That was a great video, I like your set up, just having what you need.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice video!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great! Thanks! It's really great!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Thanks for the cooking tips. Please let us know if the lift kit effects the mileage.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No I have not noticed any decrease in fuel economy at all actually

@1951Roy

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures Thanks

Love the cajun alligator music!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love it too haha

I like your videos, can you do a video on your water machine, I'm curious how you built it and the faucet.

Might want to look into some skid plates.

Excellent thank you 👍

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

I think puppy needs a couple of fleece blankets tucked around him. He doesn't look too cozy nor warm!

I like that new lift! Are you going to add more aggressive tires in the future?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but probably not. They decrease fuel economy

You should add some red onion to your bean/corn salad. I might have that tonight!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

If you ever need to replace your French press, consider an AeroPress, way way easier to clean up with camping/traveling! (and makes awesome coffee)

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

i already have an aeropress- i dont like it because its too small and takes too long

Great video! Quick q on the ride. When going thru trails especially steep downhill, do you ever hear any kind of grinding sound from wheel?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Sometimes i hear a sound, im not sure what it is though

Nice video! I just found your channel. I've planned on doing the same thing for a couple years now but Covid kinda put a damper on the situation (living in a Prius). I'm finally gonna do it here in the next couple months. Can't wait! Just curious, how much has the lift affected your fuel mileage?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the channel. That's cool, good luck with your build. I do not think the lift kit alone effects fuel economy at all. But if you add some bigger tires, then I think it might affect fuel economy a bit

@slargo83

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures good to know. Thanks for the info. Safe travels 🤙

Ever consider doing regional or nationwide Prius camper Rally’s or meetups?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Well there is a group that meets up i think, they are out west I think, im on the east coast and I dont know of any Prius camping groups here. But yes that would be lots of fun

Very nice video shot. I lived in Prius when travel sometimes. But cannot tolerate winter cold, if outdoor temp lower than 10 C. Cannot fall 8n sleep if it is clod. How could you do that? I ever try to design a wind mill turbine to charge betery, and better drive the heating blanket. But I don't have tools to build turbine of wind mill. It must be a easy carried and small size. And it can be installed easily and quickly onto car roof top, when you park your car.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I have a zero degree sleeping bag i use in the winter that keeps me very warm. I also can run the heat at night in the proius using the climate control system

Holy moly ! 4 scoops of coffee 😳

I'd like to get the same lift on my own 05 Prius. For non-off road driving, how do you like the rides after installing this? My tires are new and if I don't get 215/70R15 tires immediately and just drive w the set of stock tires, is the lift still worth it? I'd just like more smooth riding in general.

Do you ever release pressure naturally when u cook on instant pot? That way you don't have to drain your battery so much... Btw I enjoy watching your videos!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the vids. I dont normally do natural release, but I will keep it in mind, thanks

Nice set up. Where do you store your window coverings?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Just in the back of my car. I dont have a special spot for them

Nice to see KZread is monetizing your videos. I hope you make enough to keep you on the road. btw, how tall are you? About how much do you weigh? I ask because although I have slept in my Prius before (and love the climate control during a hot July night in Las Vegas), I am 6' and I can't imagine actually crawling around working in the back. Even if I were thinner!

@garthlocklin6355

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'4 tall, 240 lbs and have severe arthritis at age 61 and my 2nd TKR has not healed well and still hurts but I leave home for up to 2 months at a time and go traveling/camping. My previous camper car was an '04 Neon with a platform bed and no interior except the driver seat. I could stretch out a little more with my feet in the trunk but the biggest difference was getting in and out of the rear doors. The Prius is higher overall inside so regardless of how I enter the cabin to sleep or get out in the morning is always difficult for me but the climate control and better mpg's are worth it. My car is a '13 and after 3 years of ownership I will be adding the lift kit in a few weeks myself: I'm also saving for new KYB front struts and the stainless Cat shield. The 2nd Gen Prius have more desirable Cats but I still don't want to lose mine while parked and touring a strange city. The car can be made even taller with bigger tires or larger rims but I doubt I will go that far; the less subtle the better.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the support, I appreciate it. I'm 5-10, my sleeping platform is 6 ft 9 in so there's plenty of room

@terrifictomm

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures Thank you. I was actually interested in your height because of the limited height in the back of a Prius with seats down. It looked like you moved about fairly well. That surprised me but it suggests my circumference would be more of a challenge to moving about than my height!

Where do you get your (hopefully royalty-free) background music?

Do you know anywhere to Boondock in Hudson Valley NY. Nice job I am thinking of doing this to my Prius V..

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know any spots in New York, sorry, I haven't explored new England much

Wow your prius window covers are amazing. Who made them I need some like that.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I made the window covers, I actually just made a tutorial video about how to make them, check my channel

@yourworstnightmare4702

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures can I pay you to make some for me? I have a Prius V

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, I'm not sure, I'm pretty busy for the next several weeks, email me in about a month. Just FYI, the materials alone to make my window covers was like $150, they're not cheap unfortunately

@yourworstnightmare4702

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow.

Curious, how much do you actually use the microwave? Would an electric kettle be better (less space)?

Maybe it's just me, but I'd have driven my Prius on that road without a lift kit. ;) Nice roads! I like seeing something other than desert, which is where most of the other nomads seem to spend their time.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

yeah I have driven many miles off road without a lift kit, I did a lot of damage under my Prius unfortunately because of it

@fenraven

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures Hard to imagine 1.5" making much difference. Did it cost a lot to have done?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@fenraven it makes a big difference. It costed me about $500 total to do it myself

What does car insurance and registration cost you on the Prius? And how do you get an address to get those things being on the road? Do you use a mailing service or PO Box? Thanks.

Do you worry about the HV cables getting damaged?

Question at 7:26 how did you go about navigating that obstacle?

wow did you do the install? i watched the install video. good lord. how long did it take or what were the shop costs? 349 for kit. was it worth it. i have a 12v atv winch on bracket. dude you can go anywhere. this is an awesome vehicle. i'm still in love w/my 2007 w/96000. bought her new.

@toyotaprius79

3 жыл бұрын

That's lovely

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I installed it myself, it took me like 10 hours almost but that's largely because I have a sleeping platform bolted to the chassis of my car that I had to remove and it was tricky and I had to customize some things. It's pretty simple to do, it just takes a while. Overall I spent about $500 lifting my Prius because you have to get an alignment afterwards, and then you have to buy some tools to get the job done.

I see Nikki D has followed suit🙂

What about cv axles? Will they worn out faster?

How tall are you how exactly do you set up your sleeping area to be able to sleep stretched out fully.? Love your video

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

5'10" but my sleeping platform is 6 foot 9 in when I have it fold it out so there's more than plenty of room

Has it affected your mpg ?

Have you looked at changing the springs/shocks to help out, or do you think that's overkill? And you did you say you did the work yourself or did a shop do that part?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No i havent looked at new shocks, yes i think thats a bit too much. I installed the lift kit myself

@davidbrooks3652

3 жыл бұрын

If you do the lift I definitely recommend new struts and rear shocks, the oe springs are good for a long while, if you want your rear to be stiffer and to handle load better add some firestone coilrite air helper springs. Super easy to install and you can technically adjust your stiffness, it will also add a bit of height to your rear end if not loaded and higher pressure in the bags. My replacement recommendations are based on high mileage. If yours are fairly new I wouldn't worry too much

just ordered lift kit and getting installed. 2 wks thank you. basically like strut replacement in shop cost. did you do springs? i just had brakes done.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Which lift kit did you order? No I didn't do springs

@coyne777

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures same one as you

@coyne777

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures is that wrong? i orderd 2003 2009 from offroad prius 349+shipping. mine is a 2007.

@coyne777

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures my install is costing 400, too bad you arent in my neighborhood. i would hire you.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@coyne777 it's for the second-generation Prius, a 2004 to a 2009. Yeah I would install it if you were close

Is getting a prius an easy choice when it comes to low fuel consumtion and being convenient for easy start with vanlife? To me it seems like it has it all. I can see some similarities with the coming aptera but not with any other car.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I mean having a Prius is low maintenance and reliable. the downside of a Prius is it doesn't have as much room inside as a van. But for me right now, the advantages of a Prius outweigh the advantages of a van or a bigger SUV

@M447DT

2 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures what year you got ?

Camera mount for the windscreen is a lot better for the viewers than hanging you hand out the window. Another showing the ground clearance would have been nice to prove any difference but thanks for the effort.

how to buy lift kit

My God so many garlic on one dish! are you afraid of a surpise vampire attack or something? haha

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I love garlic, haha

Let us know if mileage is affected. Nice setup!

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No, the fuel economy is not affected

@davidbrooks3652

3 жыл бұрын

Lift alone no difference, if you go the route I did which was 1.5" lift and 2 inch bigger at tires, loss of 3-4 mpg on the highway. For me, aggressive ish

Does your lift kit affect your gas mileage and how do you manage sleeping arrangements with your dog ?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't affect gas mileage and my dog sleeps in a dog bed in the front seat

I would really rinse your beans and rice before you cook them if I were you. I dunno if you're just editing that part away, but it not only gets rid of any pesticides/dirt there but also makes them come out less gloppy

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do rinse the beans, I fill the pot up with water and stir the beans around for a minute and then pour the water out. I should probably start soaking my beans for a little bit before I cook them

I am curious to know if you have noticed any change to your mpg since the lift?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

No it hasnt changed MPG at all

@babalokenath1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures That's awesome! I might have to look into doing the same. Can always use a little more clearance. Thank you 😁

Did you do the lift install? Or have a shop do it?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I installed it myself. Both shops I asked to do it quoted me over $800 so I just went ahead and did it myself

Has the lift made a reduced mpg difference in your highway travel?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

No it has not

Mpg???

Any noticeable change in fuel consumption after lifting it?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all

Regular Prius can drive there too.

So for that left. The cost from the company says $350. Can you tell me how much it costs to install it ? Where can I do it? and do you feel the same stability on the freeway?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

It took me about 10 hours to install it, I had to buy about $50 worth of tools that I didn't have. Then you need an alignment afterwards which is like $100. if you take it to a shop, they will charge you at least $800 to install it... It's not hard to do, it just takes a while. You have to remove each strut and mount the lift spacer on top of each strut and then bolt it back onto the car

@katiemorrissey2505

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures I found some cheaper lift kits and am interested in your opinion if it is worth spending more with Prius OffRoad. check this out: www.ebay.com/itm/164765647409?fits=Model%3APrius+V%7CMake%3AToyota&hash=item265ccc4231:g:QR0AAOSwXbNgUv~1

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I think the cheaper lift kits work fine, the problem is some people say that the holes don't line up properly for the bolts and you might have to weld a few things, I don't know if that's true or not. There's also a kit for $130 on Amazon by a company named tema in Russia

@camaroman101

2 жыл бұрын

@@katiemorrissey2505 since those kits are rubber type material I've seen them break apart. I bought a similar type but made of cast aluminum. Not sure how it'll hold up. The bolts themselves might need to be welded. I regret not getting the prius offroad kit, just for the easier installation.

@peterlaw2880

2 жыл бұрын

@@camaroman101 good luck getting anything from Russia. Date is 13 March 2022.

New Jersey bro? How did you like it? I'm from n.j

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Jersey is cool, I wouldn't mind living there

@AprilFools1993

3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Pemberton, this looks very similar

Wait a second...is this the music on the intro of Cincinnati Pickers channel?? What song is it??

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is lol. I didn't even know about that channel until after I made this video, and I realized we used the same song haha

@gigeek6752

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures Haha yeah I'm subbed to 192 channels, or was, whether they have 100 subs or 110m, so I tend to recognize those small details haha

That is a good idea to get permission to overnight park at Walmart. This way they will know who you are and hold you more accountable if you try to spread out like a campsite.

Any update on your internet options? Did you finally sign up for Visible?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I switched over to visible and I love it- I love the unlimited mobile hotspot!

@bodyguard856

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures Great I'm planning on switching this week myself. If you use a non visible phone the hotspot feature will work on multiple devices at a time. If you purchase a phone from them that feature is only good for one device at a time

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, I actually had to order a new phone through visible because my current phone wasn't eligible, but that's fine because my new phone is much nicer. Use my referral code if you switch to visible if you don't mind, that would help out a bit. The code is: 3p6ZrP yeah I can only connect one device at a time I believe but that's fine. I can set up my laptop anywhere and do work which is so nice

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

The only problem I'm having with the hotspot is that the speeds are capped which I am not too thrilled about. I can't get hotspot speeds over 5 mpbs.... It's enough to stream low-quality videos, but it's not enough to upload KZread videos or backup pictures, etc

@zeez9053

3 жыл бұрын

Mountain Springs Adventures that’s nice of them

I love your videos! Just bought a 2015 Prius, and I’m taking it camping. My mechanic thought it was a bad idea to lift my Prius. He said it would shake and not drive properly. Refused to do it. Do you agree? If not, where did you get your lift kit? Thanks.

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like them. Mechanics dont know much about lifting Priuses typically. Checkout Priusoffroad.com and read all the material on the website. Its totally safe if done properly, and you can contact them for help if you need it

More strange than that company who built lifts for the Kia Soul

Have you ever gotten stuck?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. I got stuck in mud because I went off-roading after it rained one time. Someone pulled me out easily, but now I make sure not to go off-roading after it rains

Does the lift effect mpg?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't

3:49

Did you install it yourself?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did

@KarmicPatina

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures how difficult was it to do?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarmicPatina it took about 8 hours for me to do. You have to remove each strut and bolt the spacer on top of each strut and it takes a while.

@KarmicPatina

3 жыл бұрын

@@MountainSpringsAdventures any special tools needed?

@MountainSpringsAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Breaker bar, pry bar, extra rivets, sockets, wrenches, jack, jack stand, and a few other things

Shouldn't you be injecting that coffee?

healthy meal? meh.