Our Craziest Prius Camper Upgrade Yet! (lift kit)

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Our Craziest Prius Camper Upgrade Yet! (lift kit)

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@daveduncan2748 2 жыл бұрын

With front wheel drive, you can often get more traction BACKING up the steep hills. Going forward up the hill, the center of gravity shifts away from the front (drive) wheels and toward the back wheels. If you back up, then the front wheels are downhill and the CG shifts toward them, giving you a little more weight and traction on the drive wheels. Just something to keep in mind if you REALLY have to get up a steep gravel hill in the future.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@blackjmyntrn Жыл бұрын

I mean... I don't know about that one... there is no way where I go in my Prius I'm going to drive backwards up the hill. heh or maybe that's just me!

@daveduncan2748 Жыл бұрын

@@blackjmyntrn Yeah, I definitely wouldn't use that trick for a long drive where I knew I didn't belong, but to get out of a bad spot, it's a useful trick.

@blackjmyntrn Жыл бұрын

@@daveduncan2748 If you drive a Prius, you belong everywhere! :)

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

Prius only use electric drive in reverse... its slow and not powerful going backwards, regular logic is counterintuitive on a prius...

@Melishi911 2 жыл бұрын

That was such a sweet thing to do for Leah. Her joy was so apparent

@chrisfolkharmonicaplayer6292 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'll have to lift my Prius. I've hit the front of mine on those parking space barriers many times. Try backing your Prius up that gravely hill. With front wheel drive you normally lose weight on those front wheels driving forward up a hill. Backing up the hill has the opposite effect.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it's a gamechanger. It's been a week since we made this video and it has been a huge boost to the cars overall usability. 👍🏻

@ofthenearfuture 2 жыл бұрын

This is super cool, and it really levels out the ride height, definitely a nice quality of life upgrade. Also just FYI, you shouldn't fill your tank past the first click, as overfilling can cause gas to enter into the EVAP system/charcoal canister/etc., and while it might only cause a temporary check engine light, at worst it can be an expensive fix! Ask me how I know haha

@comingofkym 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

On a prius? I've absolutely topped off the tanks on a 2nd and 3rd gen and prius c for thousands of tanks no issues ever at the courier company i work for... idk how you managed that? I think your evap canister just cracked and they blamed you

@comingofkym Жыл бұрын

@@16driver16 hold up wait a minute. then what is the click for? I was told that you should never go pass the first click because the pressure is too great

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

@@comingofkym every pump has a different flow rate and nozzle making the point at which they "click" and stop pumping is radically different depending on the setup, generally unless you pull the pump all the way out of the fill nozzle or use a gas can you will not fill it so much it goes into the vents that lead to the evap system. A slow pump with an old fashioned nozzle could overfill a tank or a pump with a faulty nozzle, and it's easy to do filling with a gas can.

@Always_sojourning Жыл бұрын

👍 Eric is a good guy and makes a great product for our Prius. I visited him on part of an 8600 mile multi month road trip in my "Class P" camper(Prius) I wish I had gotten the Springs when I was there. I did order his skid plate and installed that myself after I got home. You will appreciate the increased approach angle.

@FlavioNoNavio Жыл бұрын

the footage from 4:38 to 5:06 was by far one of the BEST moments i've ever watched on KZfaq 😂😂😂😂 the sensory overload and pure CHAOS in that whole section was just GOLD 🤌 i was laughing the entire time btw, after watching this vlog i'm feeling extra ignorant bc i had no idea cars consumed gas just to keep the AC on 😳 i've never owned a car before, so i wouldn't know, but still... the more you know i guess??

@LeahandLevi Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah it was a wild time. Thanks for being here and leaving a comment!

@ablueslenz 2 жыл бұрын

Just so y'all know, I love watching you guys while eating breakfast on Saturday mornings. It's like growing up in the 70s and 80s and eating cold cereal while in your pajamas and watching Superfriends cartoons. That was the joint!!!!💚

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much for this lovely message! Our saturday morning routine is a little all over the place lately but uploading is always a sure thing. 👍🏻

@mikeeemike988 Жыл бұрын

I have a gen 2 Prius. I can’t wait to lift mine. Taking my kid to school I scrape just going over speed bumps.

@tomastylecek2065 Жыл бұрын

i have 03 crv no lift bigger tires, will go awd lots of places, cant wait to get prius

@Kian2931 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Big advocate here for sleeping at Loves Truck Stops, Flying J’s, etc. As you said, feels rather safe despite the busyness of it all. Also have slept in Cracker Barrels and Walmarts. More quiet but also feel safe if there are other overnight RV and campers.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Walmart is on the list for sure! Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

@garrettnewell3263 2 жыл бұрын

I think the birds were European Starlings! They're very common and have kind of metallic song that sounds like what I hear in the video! They are also a species originally from Eurasia that was introduced to North America.

@nomadman1196 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just recently installed the rear springs on my 2011 Prius. They work great. 👍

@briangullens5351 2 жыл бұрын

I did a long road trip in the US. You should add a CB radio with a tall good antenna because there are places and long stretch of roads with absolutely no cell service. A can of extra fuel tied to your roof is prob a good idea too.

@aquariusgirl8454 2 жыл бұрын

From my experiance, truck stops are typically super clean & refreshing to use their restrooms/showers/laundry facilities.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

We had a great experience honestly. Next time will be better tho I’m sure 👍🏼

@jasperdunord1702 2 жыл бұрын

We loved the idea of your lift kit!!! It will make your travels much smoother and pleasurable. You have both made us laugh once again in this vlog. Thanks and till next week. Stay safe.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jasper! Glad you enjoyed it! 😅🙏🏼

@mat-zl1dq Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Love the lift kit. Try the same hill in maintenance mode. It turns off traction control and it will help. Maintenance mode and be turned on or off with apps or by a sequence with ignition, brake and gad pedal. It does run the ICE all the time tho. But if turned off with a key cycle of ignition!

@blackjmyntrn Жыл бұрын

this is the best response with resolution or go faster. :)

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

Idk how to do it on the 3rd gen but it helped a TON when I was in the snow on a hill in town in 2nd gen prius.

@jimmyosalla8319 2 жыл бұрын

I love the surprise for Leah and her reaction!

@rebornshadow3732 2 жыл бұрын

I installed one of these kits over a year ago and absolutely love it.

@DownieLive 2 жыл бұрын

DOOOOOOOPE! I love the new look of the Prius!

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

There’s room for one more!

@samanthaclark2908 Жыл бұрын

I’ve commented about New Mexico before but I just thought of some other things since you are getting closer: go up the tramway, you can see over all of Albuquerque from the top of the Sandia mountains. Even better if you get there at sunset. Also there’s an alien town called Roswell… look it up you’ll know what I mean😂 I’m LOVING following this journey🫶🏽

@tisi9616 Жыл бұрын

You can find beautiful sea glass on the beach in Brunswick Maine also. Enjoy!

@kevinhenry177 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for sharing the information about the lifted Prius. Sadly I to give up my Prius three weeks ago, back and neck issues from getting in and out of the Prius. I will miss my Prius that’s for sure especially in the mpg department🥲. I got a Mazda CX 5. Really loving the ride height and the seats are so comfortable and I do not miss that horrible road noise. The CX 5 is so quiet inside. And I drive my Mazda CX 5 like I drove my Prius. Lol yes If you keep it under 70 mph you get very good mileage. The best mileage I got over the 3000 mile trip I took was 37 miles The lowest mileage I got was 31 miles per gallon. Plus it has all wheel drive.But I will always have love for the Prius.❤️

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the Prius! Glad you’re here though, thanks for the comment!

@blackjmyntrn Жыл бұрын

I love this, I remember when Eric first installed his kit on my Prius! hahaha, when your ties started spinning It brought back old memories of when I had my first lift. Many moons later, you should see where I go with my Overlanding Prius and how tall it's lifted now. Almost 12" of ground clearance from my oil pan to the ground! Hope to see yall out there on the road, next stop for me is Cabo from Los Angeles, the LA to Alaska trip was un believable, you two should do it!

@constantchange1145 Жыл бұрын

12" thats crazy, I would love have that on my gen2

@blackjmyntrn Жыл бұрын

@@constantchange1145 working on it, now I have a Gen 2 as well.

@luckydawg6077 Жыл бұрын

I wish I knew about those springs before I got the spacer type from them, oh well for the next prius.

@smileonmybirthday 2 жыл бұрын

What a Mayhem the Chico experience!!! Well, glad you found that glass beach! I forgot to mention it before! Head on! Off road Prius on the go!!!

@apple4tammy 2 жыл бұрын

That picnic spot was amaze. Glass beach! Your off-road test- good effort!! Loving every minute of your adventure!

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tammy! Thanks for being here!

@EisforEmz 2 жыл бұрын

I vote more surprises for Leah. It makes up for lack of packages on the road trip 😂

@sailorbrite 2 жыл бұрын

That was super fun watching you try that steep grade! And thanks for sharing that beautiful beach with us!

@Simnettnutrition 2 жыл бұрын

You guys lifted the Prius?! I’m here for it. Bring on the mud boggers next! 😆

@Jeff-312 2 жыл бұрын

Man I’m not gonna lie. I grew up camping and glamping and the whole “# your shower is ready” is very nostalgic.

@user-hb2kq7bc3z Жыл бұрын

So L&L, you would have been successful making it up your off-road path if you'd have disarmed the Prius' traction control. You can look it up on line. I used a Prius as a rural mailman and drove it all day long in this mode especially in the snow. It's a simple sequence when starting the car using the Power button and flooring the gas pedal 2x and shifting from neutral to park etc. Check it out and keep the instructions in your glove box. Happy Trails! Jon

@autumngeastom8831 2 жыл бұрын

My husband, dog, and I are traveling around in our Prius as well! We are highly considering a lift because of the weight of all the gear that needs carried around! Curious to see how this upgrade benefits your trip in the long run! Happy travels! 😁

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, can't recommend it enough. Especially if you're living in it!

@Sk8rToon 2 жыл бұрын

The car doesn’t look too bad! I expected it to look like an old 4x4 of the 80’s. But this just looks like a normal car.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah we were a little worried about that but with normal tires on there it’s really minimal.

@ralphdixon439 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I’ve been watching you two from the beginning of your trip. My wife Melissa and I took off from Virginia on 8/8. Went to Rhode Island and then across the country to Washington state. We are also in a Prius yet Alas we blew the head gasket in Modesto and stuck until Sunday. We wish you both the best.

@LeahandLevi Жыл бұрын

Best of luck Ralph! Thanks for tuning in!

@adventurousbec 2 жыл бұрын

Love the experiments, can't wait to see what's next!

@donzinette 2 жыл бұрын

Love the glass beach.

@JourneysADRIFT Жыл бұрын

Prius Overlanding has a custom 2" hitch that's angled upwards slightly which helps a lot with the box on the rear too. You can also disable traction control for gravel roads, snow, etc using your phone and a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter.

@jeffmcrobbie5015 Жыл бұрын

I had one done and I love it

@theslayer118 2 жыл бұрын

You both genuinely seem like the nicest people! Recently found your channel from TikTok. Love your videos and looking forward to following your adventures!

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We're stoked to have you here for the journey!

@craddockadock 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I've honestly been thinking about lifting my Prius since I bought it last year. I used to drive a SUV and I do really miss not ripping off my front bumper on parking barriers all the dang time

@wisemanstudio 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful couple. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

@Deathksi 9 ай бұрын

I saw a photo of lifted prius and now im here but its cool the new 2024 has awd

@Jezabel-in-Hell 29 күн бұрын

I don't even have a Prius yet and I'm gonna need it lifted!

@mr.a. 2 жыл бұрын

PHONE BOOK! LANDLINE! oh wow! Lol . Those were the days . I recall my boss saying she feels bad for the younger generation cause they will never have the satisfaction of slamming a phone down! Made me laugh so hard. How many folks remembering slamming the phone ☎️

@celecat2 2 жыл бұрын

I hate driving my partners 2016 prius bc of how low it is... trying to convince them to buy this lift kit as we speak 👀 thanks for sharing!

@nancygage7679 2 жыл бұрын

Wondered about a/c on all night and if that would disturb your sleep… but the truck stop was already distracting. I’d be interested to know from your experiences how it works the best. Getting up the hill looked touch and go. Another adventure! Scenic video is so great.

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy! It’s a little distracting for the jest little bit but you soon get used to it and don’t really notice

@micheleobrien64 Жыл бұрын

My "Murphy" 2010 prius is going there! Great to get this info!!!!

@ZevIsert 2 жыл бұрын

Now you can say goodbye ever needing the '"Cool prius" - No one ever' bumper sticker!

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha we still want it though. It would be so funny 😂

@twobluestripes 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yay Fort Bragg! So close to where i grew up in Ukiah

@Godwinpounds4333 2 жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing?

@89DoraH Жыл бұрын

That lift is such a great idea!!!

@kb9847 2 жыл бұрын

The moment Leah saw the beach glass

@AdamWaffen 7 ай бұрын

Not just “lifted”- it’s PROFESSIONALLY lifted! Translation: I have never picked up a tool in my life.

@Winterstick549 Жыл бұрын

As Toyota did with the Corolla hatchback, maybe Toyota will offer a raised Prius. Did this affect your fuel mileage?

@sileigh1 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the beach glass at Fort Bragg. It was truely amazing!

@teresa4565 2 жыл бұрын

peeing outside again, see someone didn't learn his lesson lol

@max-pedrero 2 жыл бұрын

Was about to comment that 😂

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

I like to live dangerously 😎

@svps169 2 жыл бұрын

I replayed the gravel slope part so many times 🤣🤣 I'd cry if someone did that to my prius

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Polly got a serious workout that day 😅

@alyssawalton1916 2 жыл бұрын

the first five minutes is very northern california....welcome lol

@ReimaginedAdventures Жыл бұрын

100 % retention rate great video love our prius !! Great trip !!

@AnimilesYT 2 жыл бұрын

The car looks so stupid and I love it 🥰

@story3877 2 жыл бұрын

Morbidly curious, how's lifting your Prius treating your hybrid milage? Also does it feel looser on the road as you drive (wind grabbing ahold of it more etc). When we had a Prius I swear all we did was bottom out on the back roads to my parents lol. I ended up going back to SUV land, but now our lovely kina has an EV cousin so we're saving for that. We'll get the backroad ease of an SUV without feeling like gas guzzling jerks every time we take the car out of the garage (although our kina actually gets really good milage for a crossover)

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

The mileage isn’t affected (according to others with longer use). It actually rides very nicely, the rear springs really helped handling too honestly.

@story3877 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeahandLevi lol sorry about the question that you clearly answered at the end. I had to pause the video and run an errand. Just watched the rest and went omg...I'm an idiot. Lol! Thanks for the update! Honestly thought you were done talking about it after you left the shop lol!

@ileanaaa 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos ! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us 🤗

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! 🙏🏼❤️

@rewanthr 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are slowly unraveling and it feels very humanizing 🤣🤣

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a gong show most of the time haha

@jeanswann1851 2 жыл бұрын

Love the glass beach!

@Transformationartanddesign Жыл бұрын

You can turn off traction control when going up.

@jarrodvonkchalee3821 2 жыл бұрын

How does it effect the mpg?

@ganzoriggangaa556 Жыл бұрын

but still lower if you want more lift up put in front lexus HS front coil spring in rear sonata 7 coil spring it would be much better for lift and can hold big luggage also you should change your tires in 16 inch wheels and its done.

@bizforall Жыл бұрын

Guys, the entry drive mode, power mode standard in the Eco mode. Why did you try power mode to climb up?

@jslevenson101 8 ай бұрын

Carry an extra 10 gallons of Gasoline and water. You can sell it to people when their radiators are overheating.

@neta565 Жыл бұрын

The Prius looks so cool!😙

@iamsamjackson Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up - don't top up your gas tank after the pump shuts off. It can destroy your evap (emissions) system, and cause costly repairs.

@cparker7431 Жыл бұрын

I just started following you guys. I love ❤️ you sense of humor about situations.

@LeahandLevi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! 🥰🙏🏼

@ElizabethCar 2 жыл бұрын

Levi and Leah, I have a question for you 2 that is unrelated to this video. How do you deal with food waste and trash in your Prius? Do you compost your food scraps, if so how do you do it on the road? How much plastic are you unable to avoid having now that you're not in a house? Do you use dirty paper to light fires?

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! We stash foodwaste for a uncomfortable amount of time in the hopes of finding a compost but sometimes we do have to trash it which is sad. Our plastic waste is also higher on the road for sure. Sadly the infrastructure in various places on the road aren’t great for living zero waste 😬

@raffaellorelaxingvideo Жыл бұрын

I have your same Prius here in Italy, I have to lift it,it is terrible driving through our beautiful mountains . Have you ever been here in Italy?Dolomiti mountains,Appennini,food valley,motor valley?

@julietteoliveros8426 2 жыл бұрын

screaming, crying & throwing up this is so cute

@colinnewman1227 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos...Levi's laugh is the BEST!

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here!

@marguisil Жыл бұрын

9:18 Welcome!

@1980Amazonia 2 жыл бұрын

maybe the elks in the us look different than in europe .. but i think these are deer/roebucks ;-)

@LeahandLevi 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe? We were in a place called “Elk Prairie” so we just assumed lol

@workbanquets3159 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. Wanna do it to my prius too! Does it affect gas mileage much???

@MissingPersonsMysteries Жыл бұрын

i may have missed ot but what type of tires you sporting?

@duskygrave1343 Жыл бұрын

in my stock prius v if wont bottom out easily

@JR-playlists 11 ай бұрын

Toyoda engineer's,,,, why didn't we think of that. AWD prius next?

@svps169 2 жыл бұрын

Sheesh, that gas detour sounds like straight out of a chainsaw masacre movie 😆 even outpost the gas station...

@Clubfreeze 2 ай бұрын

Did you have to get an alignment after install?

@michaelmonaco2770 Жыл бұрын

Did u have any problems with the front axel's because of the pressure on them and what size tire did u use

@alexisscholtes1206 2 жыл бұрын

Those are bats lmao 🤣

@clovertechdev4243 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It may be better to get a set of off road tires too.

@danielhayes8387 9 ай бұрын

why did he take the wiper blades off?

@CryptokApp Жыл бұрын

me trying to pause and zoom to see tires sizes....lol

@genxchas 7 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼

@earnestwerth3708 Жыл бұрын

what kind of wheels dd you out on your Prius?

@yevlyan4060 Жыл бұрын

Levi & Leah please tell me what kind window visors you installed on your prius? And I also noticed you got silver looking door attachments on the bottom of your doors, just like plug in have it. Please tell me where you get those. I can't find decent visors, and yours look very good. And also how's your head gasket? People tell nightmares, but I know a lot of people that around 300.000 k. miles mark and never had a problem. Thank you in advance.

@GGE415 9 ай бұрын

What hitch do you have? I need one with 400 tongue weight for computer servers

@waynehaylett6662 Жыл бұрын

Loving videos,jus wondering what wood you used for bed platform?

@pwnagejetsonjetson4118 Жыл бұрын

now that you lifted the car, you should be able to fit bigger tires, making the car even more lifted.

@323koopatroopa7 Жыл бұрын

hello appreciate this video of yours, so i do own a prius, i just drive around city all day, hardly do road trips, since i am 6ft tall or 6,2 i been thinking i want to lift my prius atleast 1 inche, i know ill feel the difference, do you think will that inche affect in a negative way my prius ? trying to avoid any harm i can possible do to it. thank you

@323koopatroopa7 Жыл бұрын

same color and generation by the way