tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post8263381668804811714..comments2024-01-09T04:19:47.554-08:00Comments on Brent's Travels: Vehicle Comparison including RAV4 & HighlanderBrent’s Travelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15567067726984425896noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-82324451426598234922018-09-10T18:14:30.737-07:002018-09-10T18:14:30.737-07:00Hi,
I haven’t done research on other company hybr...Hi,<br /><br />I haven’t done research on other company hybrids. Thanks for the feedback. <br /><br />The Toyota Prius electro-mechanical design is a wonderful thing. Although I didn’t use my Prius for Brent’s Travels this year, it’s my choice to drive everywhere else. It’s just funBrent’s Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567067726984425896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-46681944142650765392018-08-27T06:01:34.120-07:002018-08-27T06:01:34.120-07:00I hadn't realized that those were hybrids. It...I hadn't realized that those were hybrids. It actually hadn't dawned on me that other hybrids worked like the Prius with READY mode. Although I just did some research and it seems like some other hybrids don't. I looked at the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the READY mode cuts off after 60 minutes. Not sure whether that is common for other manufactures. Happy Runnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-89385660806498697632018-08-23T20:16:09.917-07:002018-08-23T20:16:09.917-07:00I did not realize that the RAV4 and Highlander and...I did not realize that the RAV4 and Highlander and the "ready mode." Come to think of it, I had thought Prius was alone on that. Just another thing I've learned from reading your blog!Happy Runnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-44213052130947293322018-08-22T18:06:58.306-07:002018-08-22T18:06:58.306-07:00Hi,
I encourage all potential small vehicle owner...Hi,<br /><br />I encourage all potential small vehicle owners to try what they currently have for overnight travel. Small vehicle dwelling is not for everyone. You are best to try vandwelling and if you like it the vehicle Choice is much easier.<br /><br />Case in point, is my friend in Oklahoma who I helped put solar on her RAV4 (non-hybrid). She had an older Honda CRX and she vandwelled in that as she owned it. When it came to replacing it she decided on the RAV4 and knew exactly how she wanted it set up. Although the bed took a bit to design and work the way she wanted, she is thrilled with the RAV4 and I was surprised by where she took it.<br /><br />Before a purchase ensure you know what it is like to live in a car<br /><br />BrentBrent’s Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567067726984425896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-48251251908005878812018-08-22T17:55:33.770-07:002018-08-22T17:55:33.770-07:00Happy Runner,
Sorry for the response delay. I ha...Happy Runner,<br /><br />Sorry for the response delay. I have been focusing on home life.<br /><br />I am remiss that I wasn’t clearer that my vehicle comparison did not express that the RAV4 and Highlander come in hybrid models as well as non hybrid models.<br /><br />Those looking for climate control and higher ground clearance, both the RAV4 hybrid and the Highlander hybrid will provide that function as well as the Prius. The only difference is that both alternative hybrids use much more gas. The RAV4 is the best of both worlds with higher clearance and climate control in ready mode like the Prius.<br /><br />The Hylander gets worse Milage for a hybrid and it’s size gain and Milage as a hybrid does not make it my choice.<br /><br />Brent<br /><br />Brent’s Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567067726984425896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-82876136791893193982018-08-19T20:44:41.927-07:002018-08-19T20:44:41.927-07:00In grading either a Rav4 or a Highlander against a...In grading either a Rav4 or a Highlander against a Prius, I think there is no way to overlook the Prius convenience of all night climate control. Those who read your blog know that you are rather hardy when it comes to temperature. But for those who enjoy the comforts of "home," its nice to be able to sleep at 68 degrees no matter whether it is a hot summer night of 90 degrees and humid, or a cold winter night of 10 degrees. <br /> <br />While the Prius restricts WHERE you can go due to low ground clearance, it does not restrict WHEN you can go due to temperature.Happy Runnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411847840819033424.post-3206796323364785502018-08-13T18:52:07.628-07:002018-08-13T18:52:07.628-07:00Thank you so much for posting this. I followed you...Thank you so much for posting this. I followed your Prius journeys with great interest, and as a result, decided to try a similar trip of my own in the future but in either a hybrid Rav4 or hybrid Highlander. I haven't seen either vehicle in person yet as my planned trip is a couple years away, but I'm constantly researching in preparation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com