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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Most likely my vehicles of choice for a camping setup would be something more suitable for stealth-camping, but I also have a motivation for a similar project. Much easier than looking out for a pet-friendly hotel  |
That is part of the reason I chose the Prius V in the first place...plenty of room for my large dog crate and it's easier to leave the AC running since my dogs go everywhere with me. I also made a sign for the rear window that there are dogs in the car, the car is climate-controlled even if the engine is off, the temperature is remotely-monitored via cellular and ham radio, and giving my number in case of emergency.
You can also do the same thing (run climate control without running the engine full time...it just starts every 10 minutes or so to recharge the hybrid battery then shuts down after 30 seconds. I also use it as backup power for my off-grid home) with bigger Toyota hybrids but I can't afford a new hybrid Sienna