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Thanks for watching and the feedback. This is the first video I shot primarily with Insta360 cameras, so I'm still getting a feel for how to best edit and use all the footage those capture!

Yeah, gotta be responsible with our furry friends, right? Plus, he's cute, but he can also be a tiny terror, so better to be safe than sorry.

Congrats, I hope you get as much use out of it as I do!

What did you have in your visor/Cd player in your car?

Very true! And Yakima makes great stuff--I actually have a Yakima OffGrid roof basket on my roof right now. My biggest concern with most third-party hitches is that you lose a bit of ground clearance that you don't with the OEM hitch, and while I don't have a lift on the Rav4 I need all the ground clearance I can get!

I'm currently working on a video about it, so stay tuned for that! It's made by a company called Wheels & Feels (wheelsfeels.com/), and they have a variety of different storage solutions for the Rav4 and other popular vehicles like Jeep Wranglers and 4Runners. If i could do it over again, I'd get it in a natural wood finish without the carpet cover on it, but that's been my biggest complaint about it. Other than that, I love having the extra storage and a level sleeping area for camping in the car!

@@brendansoutdoors377 Awesome, I look forward to your video, and thanks for the info!

Hey Tina, thanks for watching! That 4Runner is probably a huge improvement over a Santa Fe for how it sounds like you’re using it. I always wanted a 4Runner but couldn’t justify the ancient EPA rating/fuel economy. I keep thinking maybe as the 6th gen gets a couple model years under its belt that I might upgrade to that down the line. Check out my upgrades/accessories and essential camping items videos as well for more tips and gear I recommend!

Yeah, northern Calfornia beaches definitely don't fit the picture-postcard image of what a "California beach" is supposed to look like! A lot of them are "shelf" beaches, meaning there's a steep dropoff from the shore into the ocean, causing large waves and dangerous swimming conditions (if you were brave enough to get into that freezing water in the first place!) Thanks for watching!

Yeah, that little window is more of a breeze vent than something intended to keep out the elements. I think in general this should be thought of as a sun-shade and not necessarily up to the task of sheltering anyone from any (even slightly) extreme weather. The whole logic of guylines on the poles is that they’re keeping the poles straight up, which is what’s keeping the awning in the air. Multiple guylines set at different angles keep better tension on a pole than just the one. Sandbags would be good if the problem were the tent flying up and away, not falling down.

Hey George, thanks for watching! My Rav is a 2020. A 2023 Rav4 is going to have LED “room lights” as Toyota calls them and door switches-they figured out that people want interior LED’s after the 2022 model year, I think. I can’t speak to their temperature or brightness though. Hope that helps!

They’re pretty sweet, thanks for watching!

No problem Ed! You’ve inspired me to finally getting around to add that mod to my Rav4

Hi Ed, thanks for watching. To answer your questions: 1. I'm a bit confused as I don't think I mentioned anything about a usb charger that fits in any of the blank panel switches. I mentioned a wireless Carplay adapter. Perhaps you're talking about that, or maybe you meant to leave this comment on another video? 2. I'm aware that some of these changes/upgrades such as interior LED lighting, wireless carplay, etc. don't apply to newer model year Rav4's (post '21) as Toyota went ahead and made those changes as standard OEM equipment in later model years. I can tell you that in order to get to the light in the cargo area to change the bulb I had to remove the fixture with a plastic trim removal tool, which pops out the whole assembly. You can use a screwdriver too, or even a credit card, just pop it in behind one of the corners of the light until the thing pops out. I haven't done the lights-on-the-rear-hatch-door upgrade yet, but here are the links for several rather complete walkthroughs of what it is I think you're getting at: th-cam.com/video/uckafuPauB8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RAacxyOAOCLQ01_m th-cam.com/video/53hdjNpJ3O8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-DYwsa3kqLqDw15M

They’re actually really easy to install! You just use the included pry tool to open all the lighting fixtures and switch out the original bulbs. Do a quick YT search for “changing led bulbs in rav4” and a bunch of instructional videos pop up like this one: th-cam.com/video/LzzZmdIMt04/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FdhXbNF9dDLfi_qn

Thanks! That sounds like a fun trip, I hope you have a good time!

Yeah, at first glance it looks goofy but it's certainly handy. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Most off-road stuff doesn't necessarily fit into the "easy" category of modifications and upgrades, but thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! And check out part 2!

I have not. Even when I roll windows down/open moonroof there’s only a normal amount of dust. Maybe you have a gap in one of the gaskets sealing your rear doors?

Hi there, thanks for watching! Go ahead and send me an email at ahernbrendan696@gmail.com with some more details. I'm not a Jeep guy, but I'd be interested to know more about what it is you're looking for!

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching! The best way to get ready is to go try it out somewhere close to home at first, that way if you forgot something or aren't comfortable you can always go back home and readjust.

Thanks for watching!

Is the link in the description not working?

Thanks for watching! I love the look of my TRD/Adventure body style but I love the tech of the Prime. If they only combined the two, and gave that hypothetical combination a 2-3inch lift and some proper suspension!

If you look closely you'll notice a nonagon on my roof rack and that I'm wearing a custom gizz hoodie in the intro! hahahThanks for watching :) Check out this video of when I went to go see the band at the Madonna Inn/camped on the beach in the car down near Pismo: th-cam.com/video/MAb89HXxSRM/w-d-xo.html

I usually prefer a warmer light temperature for my environments, but as they're not constantly on while I'm using the car like they would be in an office or a Walmart, and their main reason for existing is so that I can actually see things for the brief moments that they're on in the car, I'll take the upgrade in functionality from the factory-installed incandescent bulbs. They also make replacements in warmer colors, or in whatever color you like: amzn.to/3GzgMkb

I mean, you could use it for any reason you might need a temporary flat surface in your car, including for rolling up your preferred herbal remedy 😆

LMAO! All jokes aside, SOLID VIDEO! it seems like Toyota took most of these upgrades and modifications into consideration, purchased my 2023 trd offroad few weeks ago now and have probably half of these already are already installed. Btw i do not plan on rolling up or smoking in the new rav4 but my stoner brain couldn’t help but comment!

ah yes, that was my chupacabra

The town of.....Shelter Cove? Which town we talking about?

Not quite sure! I haven't done any DNA testing because I rather enjoy the mystery. When I adopted him they told me he was a terrier/chihuahua mix, and that would make sense. I also sometimes think he's a Markiesje, which is a breed of small hunting dog from the Netherlands. Do a quick google image search and you'll see what I mean :)

хороший! Спасибо за просмотр!

Thanks for watching!

Clever idea!

I don't know that I'd call central California "the Pacific Northwest," but um....yeah, go to New England! Thanks for watching!

Hey, thanks for watching, Janice! This video is from when Doug was just a fresh lil puppy. He's grown since then, and so has his crate! Most of the time these days he rides in the back seat, sitting cozy in a car bed and harnessed in to his own doggie seatbelt, and when we sleep in the car he usually starts curled up at my feet in my sleeping bag and eventually makes his way to his own bed by the morning, or vice versa :)

@@brendansoutdoors377 that sounds wonderful. Dogs are family for sure!!

Thanks for watching!

Occasionally I update the firmware with a link from the manufacturer. Sometimes it drops bluetooth signal/has trouble connecting, but that's usually only in remote locations.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ah, a man of culture I see...

That's great! Glad you're also loving your Rav4

It's music I composed in Garageband to score this video, so it doesn't have a name....yet

@@brendansoutdoors377 can you upload it please

@@brendansoutdoors377 also what wattage jackery do you recommend for someone wanting to run a fridge/freezer and a box fan all night in their rav 4?

I would recommend at least the 500 watt version (amzn.to/3Yr4suk). You can plug the Jackery into the car so that it will charge while the car is on and then plug exterior electronics like a fridge/freezer or fan into the Jackery to run them while the car is off. If you plan on being stationary in one spot while camping or out for more than a couple days I would also recommend their SolarSaga 100w solar panel (amzn.to/3qtdRVI) to keep your battery topped up and operational while using your fridge/other electronics while your car is off.

@brendanahern2603 I'm gonna be doing deliveries like doordash and instacart every day so a lot of driving and stopping and going... not sure if this changes anything you recommended

Thanks for watching!

Just switched that out-thanks for the heads up!

Working on it!

yes. If I had a garage I might be more interested in the cargo box, but the basket is great for what I'm doing with it.

Prime? That's sick. That mileage range/fuel economy would certainly come in handy on road trips. Are you getting it wrapped in any alternate color or just PPF? I'd get my windows tinted but I live in SF and i'm paranoid that as soon as I tint them some dingus will just smash my window in. Yeah the pano roof is great until you want to use your roof for storage. I guess you have to think about what you're trying to store up there--it probably has a lower load capacity than the standard roof model. Maybe a hitch rack wouldn't be a bad idea to consider as well? I've been thinking about putting a hitch on my Rav for a while now just for the additional capacity--maybe move the bike racks? Or add a storage box/kitchen/spare tire carrier? My wishlist of pending modifications/accessories is: 1) full size spare tire 2) 2" lift 3) upgrade springs to decrease sag when loaded with gear/improve ride quality on rougher dirt roads 4)more internal organization 5) upgrade fog lights 6) sound deadening material install in the doors and ceiling

Yeah I highly recommend the Inn if you're looking for a nice lil getaway on the Lost Coast that doesn't involve roughing it. Thanks for watching all the way to the end! Fred was the best boy, and although his life was short and ended sadly, it was full of adventure and love and he brought me and everyone around him so much joy. I miss him constantly, even with my new pup Doug around the house 🥹

Thanks! What is it that you're looking for more info on?

@@brendansoutdoors377 Are you on instagram or Facebook? Would love to follow for more content

I'm on instagram (@brontosaurusridesagain) but that account isn't really affiliated with this YT channel, it's mostly photos of my dog, stories of random stuff I'm doing, or music I'm seeing somewhere. Occasionally they overlap, but not super often!