Own a piece of American automotive history!
I am selling Champrius, the Champion Camping Prius. She's a 2009 Toyota Prius with 325k miles on her, modified for fuel efficiency and converted for road life.
THE GOOD
- 45 real world mpg, meticulously maintained with records available
- Clean title in hand, two owners personal use, autocheck available
- Move-in ready, with bed, fridge, pantry, solar panel, and coach power
- Soundproofed + upgraded sound system; insulated + great AC / heat
- She's a fantastic conversation starter. You'll be a superstar everywhere
THE BAD
- She burns oil the higher the RPMs. Driven sedately = 1 Qt per 1-2k miles
- Two minor accidents and several failures, most repaired
- Every warning light is on, some for real conditions, others spurious
- She's been gutted and cosmetically looks ragged. Function >> appearance
- People will leech onto you while driving, taking pictures and video
Whether you want to live in her or just go glamping, she's a comfortable economical vehicle... for a single person. Two people will have to get intimate.
I'm asking $9,000 OBO. I'll further deliver anywhere in the continental US, at $1 / mile from Aliquippa PA. Contact me at [email protected].
Attached are some pics. The exterior and interior pics show things in the state you'll get it, i.e. mostly empty. The POV pics show what it's like from the inside. Note: my belongings are *not* part of the sale. I'll include some bonus stuff I won't need for my new vehicle, like sun shades, ODB II scanner, towels, sheets, etc. Feel free to keep or toss as you like.
Here's some more specifics for those interested.
- https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2009-toyota-prius-45-mpg-live-conversion-41750.html#post699720
- https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/745325936
MAINTENANCE SINCE 200k [with good until]
- Synthetic Oil Change + Tire Rotation every 5-10k [331k]
- Replace brake fluids every 50k [335k]
- Check serpentine belt every 25k, replace if needed [335k]
- Engine and Cabin Air filter every 20k [345k]
- Fluid flush and replace every 50k [350k]
- Tune-up / spark plugs every 50k [370k]
- Low rolling-resistance tires every 80k [385k]
- Replace transaxle / transmission fluids every 100k [400k]
- New brakes every 100k [410k]
- Spring cleaning [Spring 2026]
SERVICE SINCE 200k
- 200k Radiator Pump
- 205k Thorough cleaning, interior LED bulbs, radiator cap, fuel cap
- 205k Hybrid battery new connectors and hoses (removed smell)
- 205k Three rear cams with dash monitor, fix 12V short
- 210k v2.0 of the aeromods (Fall 2018)
- 220k v3.0 of the aeromods (Spring 2019)
- 225k Got my 50th ticket in Alaska, one from each state (flex)
- 230k Catalytic converter replacement
- 235k Oil Catch Can, cleaned manifold, throttle body, intake
- 245k v3.2 of the aeromods (Spring 2020)
- 260k LED headlights
- 265k Inverter pump + Water control valve
- 270k AC condenser and recharge
- 270k v4.0 of the aeromods (Summer 2022)
- 280k Control arm front driver and alignment
- 315k Wheel hub assembly front driver
- 320k Ignition Coil #4 replace
Maintenance and service documented in receipts in the glove box.
CONVERSION DETAILS
- Foam twin mattress with cool comfort topper and airflow base mat
- Back windows have bug screens and rain shields, along with one way vinyl
- Alpicool C30 fridge in front passenger area, along with large pantry
- Krieger 1100W 110V inverter, high wattage 12V splitter + fuse box
- (3) Rural King RX-AGM24DP Marine AGM deep cycle batteries = 2 kWh usable
- Coach batteries hooked up to alternator, isolated = powers while driving
- 180W BougeRV solar panel, warrantied to 2030 = +750Wh daily -250Wh fridge
- Furman M-8X2 Merit Power Conditioner for clean AC electricity
- WeBoost Drive Sleek cell booster, for signal/internet at remote campgrounds
- Temperature controlled ceiling fan to cool cabin, with multiple manual fans
- Insulated cabin and engine area, vastly improving comfort over stock
- White tar on roof for solar heat reflection, ditto white vinyl on windows
- Ample storage under bed, on bed sides, and under front fridge
This is all publicly documented on my personal Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kimlumbard/
AEROMOD HIGHLIGHTS [+mpg gain]
- Tail reducing wake turbulence suction [+16%]
- Smooth belly pans on the underside (with two metal cat shields) [+11%]
- Moon disc hubcaps / wheel fairings (hubcaps *don't come off*) [+5%]
- Tiny side mirrors with vortex generators [+4%]
- Deflector for windshield wipers [+3%]
- Removing the antenna, rear wiper, other deletions [+5%]
- Diverging duct for radiator [?]
Public documentation on Ecomodder threads, like this one:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/66-mpg-2009-totoya-prius-champrius-4-0-a-40280.html
Let me know if you have any questions!
