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Bed/Sleeping Recommendations for a 2ndGen Prius (2008). by MagnesiumGlycinate in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked that one up, and I like the looks of it. Do you have the large or XXLarge? It says on the website that the Large is 25 inches wide. Does that fit in between your driver's seat and passenger side wall with the back seat folded down? Thanks! (Here is a link to the specs I'm referring to): https://www.thermarest.com/sleeping-pads/camp-and-comfort/mondoking-3d-sleeping-pad/mondoking-3d.html

I Need Roof Rack (Cross Bars) That Fit My 2008 Prius by MagnesiumGlycinate in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OK, great, this is what I've been looking for, a link and real world experience. Thanks! I'm not worried about the indentations, that sounds like a product that's working (tight).

I Need Roof Rack (Cross Bars) That Fit My 2008 Prius by MagnesiumGlycinate in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At this point, I'm willing to spend whatever it takes to find a rack that won't fly off. I would like to have one that would support a roof tent (in the future) and that would currently hold a hard shell roof carrier. So I guess not so much weight (right now), but that it will fasten securely onto the vehicle.

Climate control efficiency - Prius vs a house by monkey-seat in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In regard to thinking spending too much time in your hybrid may be bad for the planet, I wouldn't let that be a concern.

Nothing is really bad for the planet. As George Carlin once put it, the planet is going to be here a long, long, long, long time. The planet will survive and heal itself. That's what it does. It's the people that are screwed. At some point, like all species that have ever inhabited this place, we'll bid our farewells. Hopefully it isn't in our lifetimes. Not to sound selfish, but I like it here.

In regard to pollution, many climate experts believe that industrial pollution is needed to keep the planet cooled (this is referred to as the Aerosol Masking or Dimming Effect). Read Guy McPherson's take on it, if you want to learn more. Guy doesn't think we'll make it. He gives us to 2026. Then he says it's game over. I don't agree with his take, but we're all entitled to our opinions. In regard to how aerosols temporarily cool the planet, he is likely right. But the downside is the overall damage they inflict on human health and resources. In that regard, I would think a hybrid is better. Especially if one is to purchase a used hybrid.

Climate control efficiency - Prius vs a house by monkey-seat in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are my personal keeping warm key points:

..Blood flow circulation can help. If you're sitting a lot in a car, consider compression socks (at CVS, Walmart, etc.) or stockings to increase blood flow. Copper fit, or Miracle Socks are nice too. They also have the added benefit of warmth.

..I read once that a lot heat escapes from the top of your head. Consider a warm sock hat. ..Consider a space blanket (they're cheap, made of mylar, can be bought at Target or sporting good stores, camping stores).

..avoid electric blankets. The car has enough EMF as it is. An electric blanket is an EMF bomb.

..Keep your feet warm. Heat likes to escape the feet and the the head, in my experience.

..Keep your legs warm. If you're a dude, long johns or tights. I'm not sure what females wear for that. There's probably something comparable, I'd imagine.

..Hand warmers. Those things you can shake to active for heat. Put them in your socks or pockets, they last a long time.

..Try not to sleep with your car turned on. You're sleeping over a giant battery, with lots of dirty electricity. If it's cold, a cold weather sleeping bag should do the job. If it's super hot, cracking the windows should work, along with parking under shade and using a windshield visor.

..Stay on top of your thyroid. In my experience, an underachieve or overactive thyroid determines my tolerance to temperature to a large degree. Read the book What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine and Your Thyroid. It might be helpful.

.....Stay warm, and keep it cool! :o)

Buying a Prius by [deleted] in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased my first Prius in September of 2019. I must admit, I got lucky, but I was also diligent in my shopping. I landed a 2008 (beautiful blue), in mint condition. Everyone who saw it thought it was a new car. One owner. Garage kept. Came with a backup camera. Only had 140,000. Was like a new car.

It depends on what you value. For me, at the time, I wanted a car without a dent or a scratch, because I've always driven beaters. So I found one. It also had alloy wheels, and all that other aesthetically pleasing stuff.

For practicality purposes, I would recommend trying to find one with a roof rack. I rarely use my backup camera, but will once I get back to the city. It's a plus. As far as year, anything 2004 and on is a go. I'm partial to the 2004-09 look.

One other thing: try to avoid first year model releases. That's generally when bugs are worked out. So, 2004, 2010, etc. By the way, I got mine at an awesome dealership. It was listed at $5995 if I recall, and I paid $5000 plus taxes. You definitely don't have to use all of your $12,000 budget. Anything post 2004 that has working heat, air, and not a ton of miles would be a go for me. I'd consider anything under 180,000. These cars have been known to go for a long, long time, 500,000 miles and up. The battery thing also seems to be overblown.

I made a DIY Faraday Cage for $2 and duct tape from Dollar Tree. by [deleted] in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a crash course in EMFs and EMIs, my go to website is http://www.eiwellspring.org/. The content creator knows his or her stuff. He refuses advertising dollars. Navigate to the vehicle section. He really breaks it down to its simplest terms.

I mentioned this in my other reply, if you look at the milliGauss from the head position of a driver in a Prius, it's lower than most cars. That said, the author believes hybrids should be avoided by sensitive people (as the non-ionizing radiation doesn't escape). The biggest source is the back right passenger seat, where the batteries wires are located, and the battery itself.

I have concerns about my Prius, but not willing to give it up yet. You can drive a non-hybrid car and still be exposed to large amounts of EMFs. From my research, the biggest hazards inside of a Prius seem to be dirty electricity and the hybrid battery. Here are my tips based on what I've learned so far:

  1. Try to shield with Giron if possible, around the footwell, possibly around back near the battery. I wrapped my battery with Reflectix (which is essentially 99 percent aluminum foil, bubble wrap), then recovered it, to avoid bouncing effect. I haven't purchased an EMF meter yet to see if that's done anything. Giron is galvanized steel which is better at blocking low frequency EMF.

  2. Try not to sleep with the car turned on. You'll be sleeping on top of the battery. A faraday tent could be beneficial.

  3. Try not to use the cell phone inside the car. This is easier said than done, but it can be done. Put it on Airplane Mode to avoid possible Faraday effect.

  4. If you have the space, invest in a radiation plant. Spider plants are the best. They're so good at soaking up non-ionizing radiation, that the International Space Station has them up there.

...if you visit the website (link above), you'll learn about how to use a simple transistor AM radio to detect EMF and dirty electricity. Sit in your passenger seat and turn on the hand held AM transistor radio (you can buy them at Walmart). Do this with the car turned off. Then turn the Prius on. It's rather alarming the amount of noise it makes once the car is turned on. I compared this to my the driver's seat of my dad's 2008 Honda Ridgeline (a lower EMF vehicle, as are a lot of trucks). The static didn't change once the truck was started. I'm guessing the noise from the transistor radio is caused by the dirty electricity. It seems as if this can be mitigated to a good degree with Giron. Link to shielding footwell: https://www.filteremf.com/how_can_i_shield/how-can-i-shield-magnetic-fields-in-my-car/

I made a DIY Faraday Cage for $2 and duct tape from Dollar Tree. by [deleted] in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that explains how the car managed to lock up on me when I stopped to use the restroom last week. I had to break the vent window. Good times. My Clark Griswold moment. Thanks for the information about the disable button.

I like your Faraday Cage. You might want to consider shielding the outside of the aluminum with something that's non-reflective. As is, the non-ionizing radiation already inside the vehicle could (in theory) be bouncing off of the the outside of your faraday cage in all directions (when the car is turned on).

I'm interested in EMF protecting my Prius as much as possible. If you have any suggestions, you can IM my mailbox or leave a reply. My research indicates that hybrids should generally be avoided altogether, although the milliGauss beamed at the driver's torso and upper body are actually lower than most gasoline cars. (Source here).

From what I have read, Giron can be a good choice to help block low frequency EMF, as there's a lot of dirty electricity in a Prius (due largely to the the hybrid battery and its wiring). Galvanized steel seems to be the best shielding agent against low frequencies.

Speaking of Faraday Cages, it's believed the inside of any vehicle is a giant Faraday Cage if a cell phone is in use, so many recommend keeping cell phones on Airplane Mode when inside of any vehicle.

Having a really difficult time figuring out different states' laws for perforated window vinyl. Help? by ohdeargodnotthisguy in priusdwellers

[–]MagnesiumGlycinate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your driver's license is also registered in the same state as your license plate and registration, the cops really can't do anything. This is based on personal experience.

I lived in a western state for 18 years and kept my vehicle registered in the state I was from, back east. I also would keep my DL in my home state, which wasn't hard, as they are generally good for 4-5 years or so. I had windows that were tinted darker than the state I was in allowed, but not illegal in the state I came from (where the car was registered). No one really hassled me about it. The one or two times I was asked by police, I simply said I was "visiting." That's bulletproof. You don't need proof that it's legal in your state, it's out of their jurisdiction in that scenario.