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World's Tiniest Camper Van: Toyota Prius Hybrid Conversion! - $9,000 (mountain view)
2008
toyota prius hybrid
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Welcome to the world's tiniest camper van!! I am so sad to let this car go, and hope that she can find someone who will give her many more adventures. Not only has she been a trustworthy vehicle, but she has gotten me to many backroad campgrounds with excellent gas mileage, and is always the talk of the campsite. The only reason I am giving her up is because I am looking for something to fit more people.
The car:
- 2008 Toyota Prius
- 138,xxx mileage
- A/C works
- New Toyota TrueStart Battery, Group S46B24R, with 84 Month Warranty (warranty start 12/10/24)
- Most recent smog test 12/23/2024 (pass)
- Oil changed, transmission fluid and brake fluid replaced 11/18/25
- Engine air filter replaced 11/30/25
- New fog lights purchased 11/30/25
- Inspected 11/18/25 (report available)
THE BUILD:
- The back has three layers: the sleeping platform, a pull out table with built in sink, and the spare wheel well where I have kept the water tanks and extra storage (see videos of build on IG @benny_mobile).
- 4” mattress with mattress topper in the back = my best sleep while camping EVER. I am 5’4” and comfortably fit in the back with the hatch closed (allowing me to be completely safe and locked in overnight). A taller person could sleep with a tent over the hatch for more room.
- Two front seats are usable, both back seats were removed and sold
- Driver’s side back door is converted to the “pantry”
- Passenger side back door has a pull out drawer for clothes, and 2nd entrance into the sleeping area
- Other storage areas: space for bags behind front seats, tent poles or other skinny items under bed, and small item storage (sheets, etc) behind wall paneling in the back (panels slide open)
- The fold out tent from the side was used for a changing area / more space if needed
- I previously had running water by using a $20 water pump and hoses that retracted into the spare wheel well. However, for simplicity and ease of cleaning I removed this and have been using a water jug for clean water, and a bucket under the sink for drainage. It would be easy to hook up running water again and I can walk you through what I did if you’re interested.
- I had a ton of fun making this - it’s quirky, but totally functional and FUN to use. All materials were recycled from old projects or from used furniture. Please let me know if you’re interested in viewing her, and I would love to show her off. You can check out some more videos of the build on IG (@benny_mobile). I meant to document the whole build but got sidetracked with dog videos… hope you enjoy both!
- Extras included: Spare wheel, Thule, tent, mattress, mattress topper. Benny not included ☺️
- Needs: New tires