A Complete Guide On Hotboxing A Car (With Some Useful Tips)

Hotboxing is no new trend. The practice of it dates back thousands of years and for many cannabis enthusiasts, it is an easy way to feel a greater high.

The practice of hotboxing is when you consume cannabis in an enclosed space with no ventilation whatsoever. The main aim of it is to produce enough smoke so that it doesn’t escape the space.

You then inhale it until you feel that high. It maximizes the effect of the weed and provides your lungs with a generous dose of THC, as well as other cannabis elements, such as terpenes.

When it comes to where you can hotbox, you have many options. As long as it is an enclosed space, you can successfully hotbox it. Some examples include tents, bathrooms, closets, basements, or cars.

For many weed smokers, hotboxing is done out of fascination more than need. It is a thrill that every weed smoker should try, at least once.

But, we recommend trying it with friends for the best and most enjoyable effects.

One popular place for hotboxing is in the car. With the windows wound up, and the doors closed, it is the perfect unventilated space to feel that high in seconds.

But, you still need to take some precautionary measures before hotboxing to ensure yours and your fellow stoner’s safety.

In today’s post, we are going to guide you through various tips and tricks when hotboxing a car. So, call your friends and tell them to get ready for a hotbox session soon!

Hotboxing Explained

Hotboxing has been around for thousands of years. The first ever recorded session was actually made by Herodotus, a Greek scholar, whilst he was studying Southern Siberia’s Scythians.

As a grooming regimen, the Scythians utilized large hotboxes with groups of people. As the years went by, other regions of the world and societies started to use the same practice.

But, eventually, it became regarded as an act of rebellion amongst stoners who wanted to hide whilst they smoked weed.

Today, however, hotboxing is considered an acceptable part of cannabis culture and something most stoners have participated in.

Hotboxing is one of the best ways to get high in just a few seconds. But, not everyone hotboxes to just get high quickly.

Many do it for fun, whereas some have to do it because of laws in their region restricting them from smoking publicly.

Whatever the reason someone hotboxes, this method has been found to be one of the most effective when it comes to consuming cannabis.

A study undertaken by John Hopkins University put six weed smokers in an unventilated room with six non-smokers.

The smokers were asked to smoke some light weed and blow a giant cloud of smoke to fill the entire room.

In just a little time, the non-smokers became high (fun experiment, right?) Therefore, the results confirmed that the THC levels were the same for the non-smokers and smokers.

So, if you’re a non-smoker but sit in an unventilated room whilst someone smokes a joint, the impact their smoke has on you could be equal to what they are consuming.

This is because the air would be contaminated with the toxins found in the marijuana smoke.

Tips For Hotboxing Your Car

Your car isn’t only for getting you places. It is also one of the best places to hotbox. Not only are cars comfortable, but they offer privacy from others so you can smoke in private.

So, no more paranoia of someone watching over you as you toke away and, it’s even more private if you have tinted windows.

If the windows are not tinted, you should look for a secluded area, such as a basement parking lot or a place at night.

As we mentioned above, there may be a few reasons why you want to hotbox.

Maybe you can’t smoke at home because of your non-smoking housemates or you just want to respect the fact that some people in your area do not like the smell of marijuana.

Or, maybe you just want to try hotboxing your car because you feel like it!

Whatever the reasons, hotboxing your car can be a great way of getting high quickly. With the doors shut, windows down, and the A/C off, you can get the maximum effects from your cannabis.

So, let’s take a look at some helpful tips so you can get hotboxing in your car as soon as possible.

Hotboxing Car Helpful Tips

For the best experience, take the following tips into consideration when hotboxing your car.

Pick A Discrete, Private Place 

If you choose a location that is in public view, you stand the chance of being seen by those passing by.

It will soon become obvious to passersby that you’re enjoying some cannabis in your car and they may report you.

So, before you start hotboxing, choose a location that is discreet and away from prying eyes.

Some good spots include vacant parking lots (especially at night), a driveway in your neighborhood (yours or a friend’s), or somewhere in the countryside, such as a ranch nearby.

The fewer people there are around, the better.

The location should be both private and close to your home. When you hotbox near your house, you can simply pick up the car the next day and allow the smoke to dissipate overnight.

Being more discreet with your hotboxing means you are at less risk of being caught by “bad” cops who are looking for marijuana users and traffickers.

Of course, if cannabis is legal in your state, you should be safe but laws vary. If cannabis is not legal in your state, you could get into a lot of trouble by having the drug on you.

Therefore, always stay alert to make sure you do not get caught.

Pack Supplies (Water, Snacks, And Other Beverages)

If you have ever smoked weed before, you know that it heightens your appetite. So, imagine getting super stoned in a short amount of time. You’ll be craving snacks pretty soon when hotboxing.

Don’t forget that hotboxing means you need to be in an enclosed space.

So, getting out during the process will release the smoke and put an end to your hotboxing fun. And, once you start over again, it’s never as good.

This is why you need to have snacks and supplies on you before hotboxing, so you don’t have to rush out to buy any.

Ask your friends to bring certain snacks and drinks with them, so you can focus on finding the right location and the best weed.

Bring Friends 

Yep, hotboxing is always best when you have your friends with you. Getting high alone has its perks at times but hotboxing is another story.

Get a few friends to join you to keep you company, so you can all share the incredible experience together.

Also, trying to fill your car with THC smoky goodness is not an easy feat on your own, so the more smokers, the stronger the cloud will be.

Assign a rolled joint out to be lit and ask everyone to make enough smoke to hotbox the car sufficiently. And, the more smoke, the better.

In other words, keep blowing smoke until you cannot see anything but smoke. To achieve this, there needs to be a joint effort on the joint.

Prepare Enough Joints

If you want to fill your car entirely with smoke, one joint will not be enough. The last thing you want is to smoke a joint, only to find you need more, so you go home to get more.

This defeats the objective of keeping the smoke inside the car.

Instead, prepare with a supply of joints for your hotboxing session. Get enough pre-rolled joints and stash them in a bag beforehand.

To get the maximum smoke in a short time, light up a few joints and ask your friends to fill the car with smoke.

It’s important to note that you will be in an enclosed, unventilated environment. Therefore, the oxygen inside the car will soon get sued up.

This is why you need to hotbox quickly and efficiently. Then, you can feel the high quickly and then step out to get some of that sweet oxygen in your lungs.

Hotboxing is fun but, when done wrong, it can be deadly. If you go too long without oxygen, your blood pressure can suddenly rise, you may start having trouble breathing, and can go into a coma.

The end result? Possible death. So, yeah:

• Fill the car with smoke quickly
• Get high
• Step out for some fresh air

Don’T Take Your Car Keys With You

It goes without saying, but you should not carry your car keys with you when hotboxing your car. For a start, you may be breaking the law in your area.

Also, you may accidentally roll the windows down if you start the engine and turn the heaters or A/C on. If this happens, all that “hard work” would have been useless and your smoke will blow away.

Most importantly, you should NEVER drive high.

Driving when intoxicated could put you and others on the road in serious danger. And, if you don’t do something catastrophic, you could end up getting caught by the police and doing some serious jail time.

You can prevent all of this by simply leaving your keys at home and having a designated driver drop you home afterward.

Do Not Use Vapes – Only Use Blunts Or Joints

Hotboxing is only successful when you create enough smoke in your enclosed space. The more smoke there is, the better the hotboxing will be. Therefore, you should not vape as this will not create any smoke. Only use joints and blunts. Just be careful not to drop the blunt.

Do Not Ask Non-Smoking Friends To The Hotboxing Event

You should leave your non-smoking friends out of your hotboxing escapades. The purpose is to get high. If you have friends that don’t like to get high or smoke, then hotboxing would be like hell for them.

Hotboxing is for people who love marijuana and usually people who have experience in smoking it. Don’t put your friends through your second-hand smoke as they may feel pretty ill afterward.

Prepare Music 

Having the right kind of music can help your hotboxing vibe. Not only can it be soothing, but it can allow you to focus a little better, rather than sitting in complete, eerie silence.

We recommend making a playlist that is dedicated to hotboxing to make the environment more fun. Even before you hotbox, a playlist can get you all in the mood to get high.

You can also ask your fellow hotboxers to pick some songs for the playlist, so everyone can listen to something they love.

Of course, reggae is a must in this situation and helps create a chilled, relaxed vibe for everyone to enjoy.

Ventilate The Car After Hotboxing 

As you probably know, the smell of weed can linger for quite some time after a smoking session. Think about that but on a grander scale with a group of people smoking 4 or 5 joints.

Weed smell can stay in your car for a good while and it especially likes to stick to the upholstery. However, you can prevent this by opening the doors and letting fresh air into the vehicle.

You can also use air freshener and even burn incense to ward off that smell. We recommend fanning the interior of the car down, too.

By incorporating all of these methods, your car should become fresh again so you don’t get caught by any anti-drug police on the road.

Safety Precautions

Hotboxing may be a fun experience with friends, but you need to try and stay as alert as possible, even when high.

The ecstasy you may feel with this sudden high can easily transport your mind elsewhere, making you forget about your surroundings and the safety precautions you should be taking.

Before you plan any hotboxing event, you need to be fully aware of all safety precautions. Remember, if you’re planning it, it is your responsibility to keep yourself and your friends safe at all times.

Let’s take a look at the main safety precautions below:

Possible Fire

As soon as you light that joint, there is the possibility of a fire outbreak. Furthermore, lighting your joint in a car that has an electrical fault can be disastrous.

This is why you should never start up your motor when hotboxing. A spark could occur, and an explosion can be possible (although this is extremely rare).

Make sure your joints are rolled with quality rolling papers and rolled well. With good-quality papers, there is less chance of them disintegrating and falling to the floor where fires could break out.

Stay alert throughout hotboxing and check your friends to make sure they do not drop any ash on the car seats or floors.

Hypercapnia

Hypercapnia, also known as hypercarbia, is when you have dangerously high levels of carbon dioxide in your blood. When hotboxing, there is a danger of this happening to you and your fellow stoners.

In some cases, hypercapnia is fatal. It can lead to serious convulsions, coma, and asphyxia.

To save you and your friends from hypercapnia, keep your hotboxing sessions short and sweet. As soon as you all feel you’ve had enough THC, it’s time to roll down those windows, open the doors, and get some fresh air outside.

Some symptoms to look out for include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
• Becomes tired
• Starts sweating
• Heart rate becomes faster
• Elevated blood pressure

If anyone in the car starts to experience any of these, it’s time to stop and get some fresh air.

To recover quickly:

1. Lay the person down
2. Elevate their legs at a certain angle, so oxygen can flow to the brain
3. If the symptoms worsen, call an ambulance or rush your friend to a nearby healthy facility

State Laws

Some states made the use and possession of cannabis legal in 2020. But, some didn’t.

This is why it is vital that you understand the laws of your state to ensure you’re not doing anything illegal.

Find out if your state allows people to possess medical marijuana and/or recreational marijuana. Some states allow for the possession of both.

Before you start hotboxing your vehicle, just make sure it is legal. If you ignore your state’s rules and federal laws, you may end up having a little trouble defending yourself in a court of law.

If you’re aware of the laws, then you can make educated decisions.

Possible Addiction

You may have argued with friends in the past about the fact that marijuana is addictive or not.

Well, in truth, the THC inside cannabis can be extremely addictive. And, the act of hotboxing can become addictive in itself, mainly because it is such a fun and easy way to get high quickly.

Becoming addicted to marijuana will not be beneficial for your well-being and health. So, only hotbox on occasions and don’t make it a daily or even a weekly practice.

Cancer 

There are several toxic chemicals found inside weed, such as:

• Acetaldehyde
• Chromium
• Quinoline
• Hydrogen
• Cadmium
• Cyanide
• Ammonia Arsenic
• Amines

And, you guessed it – each one of these chemicals can cause cancer and lead to certain health conditions.

If you hotbox frequently, there is a higher risk of getting cancer and becoming severely ill. If you reduce the number of sessions you partake in, you can lower these dangerous risks.

You should find other methods of getting high to safeguard yourself and your friends against the risk of cancer.

Is Hotboxing In A Car Dangerous?

As we have discussed, hotboxing is one of the best ways to get high quickly. But, it can be very dangerous if the above safety precautions are not practiced.

For a start, hypercapnia can occur, leading to possible coma and death. There is a higher risk of cancer and serious lung conditions with frequent hotboxing, even for those not smoking and breathing in second-hand smoke.

Can You Hotbox A Car Without Making It Smell?

It is possible, but the smell of weed will usually linger if you do not air the car out afterward.

Some preventative measures can be taken, however. For example, take one or two dryer sheets and wrap them over the end of a cardboard roll. Then, hold the sheet in place.

When you start smoking, exhale the smoke through the opposite end of the cardboard roll. It will then filter the smoke through the dryer sheet, helping the odor disappear.

Can You Get Rid Of Hotbox Smell In A Car?

You can free your car of weed smell by sprinkling a little baking soda over its interior and vacuuming it. Then, spray with air freshener to remove the scent.

If the smell stays, you can leave the baking soda sit for longer for a day or so. Just open the windows and doors after hotboxing to air the car out.

In Summary

Hotboxing is one of the funnest and insane ways of consuming ganja. Doing so in your car is even better!

Keep this guide handy when you’re planning your next hotboxing event to ensure you follow all the safety precautions and have the best hotboxing experience possible.