Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
#1
Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
Forgive me if this has been asked before but I could not find an answer to this question in a search of previous posts.
Some Prius owners have said that they can sleep in their cars. They leave their cars in an "on" state meaning that the computer controls when the ICE starts and stops. They have the AC on so that during the course of the night when the AC drains the battery enough the ICE starts up, replenishes the battery, and shuts off again. This cycle is repeated during the night.
There are some concerns regarding the ICE enging running and carbon monoxide possibly entering the cabin.
Does anyone know if the same thing can be done with the Escape Hybrid? This would add a lot of flexibility and utility to the vehicle. Spending a comfortable night camping is certainly a plus.
Some Prius owners have said that they can sleep in their cars. They leave their cars in an "on" state meaning that the computer controls when the ICE starts and stops. They have the AC on so that during the course of the night when the AC drains the battery enough the ICE starts up, replenishes the battery, and shuts off again. This cycle is repeated during the night.
There are some concerns regarding the ICE enging running and carbon monoxide possibly entering the cabin.
Does anyone know if the same thing can be done with the Escape Hybrid? This would add a lot of flexibility and utility to the vehicle. Spending a comfortable night camping is certainly a plus.
#2
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
Forgive me if this has been asked before but I could not find an answer to this question in a search of previous posts.
Some Prius owners have said that they can sleep in their cars. They leave their cars in an "on" state meaning that the computer controls when the ICE starts and stops. They have the AC on so that during the course of the night when the AC drains the battery enough the ICE starts up, replenishes the battery, and shuts off again. This cycle is repeated during the night.
There are some concerns regarding the ICE enging running and carbon monoxide possibly entering the cabin.
Does anyone know if the same thing can be done with the Escape Hybrid? This would add a lot of flexibility and utility to the vehicle. Spending a comfortable night camping is certainly a plus.
Some Prius owners have said that they can sleep in their cars. They leave their cars in an "on" state meaning that the computer controls when the ICE starts and stops. They have the AC on so that during the course of the night when the AC drains the battery enough the ICE starts up, replenishes the battery, and shuts off again. This cycle is repeated during the night.
There are some concerns regarding the ICE enging running and carbon monoxide possibly entering the cabin.
Does anyone know if the same thing can be done with the Escape Hybrid? This would add a lot of flexibility and utility to the vehicle. Spending a comfortable night camping is certainly a plus.
#4
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
Although, from what you describe, I might take issue with your definition of the word 'camping'.....
#5
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
Link: http://www.camping-gear-outlet.com/c...ategory&id=444
Price $310.00 Product ID: 39448
GPS1man slept in his FEH during a winter snowstorm and left the vehicle on during the night.
#6
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
I slept in mine during an unexpected winter overnight because of a closed road in Sequoia/Kings Canyon, and was just fine with temperatures in the teens. had full camping gear with me, but turned on the engine and the heat occasionally, and lived to tell the tale (actually quite comfortable).
#7
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
Link: http://www.camping-gear-outlet.com/c...ategory&id=444
Price $310.00 Product ID: 39448
GPS1man slept in his FEH during a winter snowstorm and left the vehicle on during the night.
#8
Re: Sleeping/Camping in the FEH?
I guess what I'm wondering about is how the ignition works on a FEH. Is it the standard turn the key once to power everything up, then turn it again to start the engine?
From what I have read about the Prius there is one "ON" button. After this is pressed the car is powered up and all accessories may be used and the computer controls whether the engine runs or not. You just drive it or let it sit and it automatically charges the battery with the ICE whenever it decides it is necessary.
Does the Escape work in the same way? I'm just trying to find out more detail about how the FEH may be used.
From what I have read about the Prius there is one "ON" button. After this is pressed the car is powered up and all accessories may be used and the computer controls whether the engine runs or not. You just drive it or let it sit and it automatically charges the battery with the ICE whenever it decides it is necessary.
Does the Escape work in the same way? I'm just trying to find out more detail about how the FEH may be used.
#9
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I wish anyone that does the best, please don't sue Ford if something happens.
#10
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Ummm, that vehicle is not an FEH?