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by rectang 1240 days ago
I’ve used a Prius as a heated camper, sleeping in the back. Doesn’t use much gas and it’s very comfortable. The motor comes on sporadically.

Ever since, I’ve wished for a hybrid RV that was basically a gas powered generator putting power into batteries, running the drive train when you need to move and powering everything else (heat, ac, computer, etc.) when you’re parked.

For whatever reason, no such vehicle seems to exist.

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Yeah, it’s unfortunate that it hasn’t come to market. Ford has the eco boost 3.5L engine in the Transit but not its Powerboost hybrid cousin from the F150. It would be an ideal engine for a camper van.