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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!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

I mean, it's clearly a problem--although I don't know anyone personally who has had their cat lifted. If anything it seems like unbreakable glass would be the better upgrade for cars in the Bay Area.

Glad I could help! I found the original crossbars that came with the vehicle to be lacking in capacity, very noisy, and kinda funny looking. If you check out my video "8 more Easy 5th gen Rav4 upgrades"(th-cam.com/video/MKGsJ3R3HKQ/w-d-xo.html) I actually ended up getting aftermarket cross bars and a roof rack from Yakima and adding attachment points for a potential ARB-style awning, but I haven't pulled the trigger on purchasing one of those yet. I actually just used the KingCamp on an excursion in Tennessee and it was really handy being able to pack the KingCamp in a checked bag on the airplane and then add it to the rented UHaul van I used to go exploring and give me shade under the hot-ass Tennessee sun. One of the advantages of not having the awning attached to the car at all times is that you can move it from vehicle to vehicle!

Most of the trail/dirt road exploring near the Bay that I’ve found involves a bit of a drive-it’s one of the reasons I went with the Rav over a 4Runner. I couldn’t justify the gas mileage when the amount of driving/gas consumption just to go get dirty is so high, and I’m not really rock-crawling anything, just exploring forest roads, mostly. There’s an OHV area just north of Lake Berryessa in Napa that’s small but fun to explore/camp overnight. Mendocino National Forest up near Clearlake is pretty and a relatively short drive, and I love Old Coast Road and the roads up in the mountains above Big Sur when they’re not closed due to fires/erosion. Just a couple that come to mind. Check out some of the other videos on the channel if you haven’t already-I have a couple other videos focused less on gear and more on places and adventures. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you!

Yeah I wasn’t making videos when I installed it or else I probably would have made that content too! It’s relatively easy to take off and put on though, plus you can lock it to the crossbars and I don’t have a garage, so I just leave it up there.

When I was there last in June of ‘21 the gate beyond the beach was unlocked. I’m pretty sure it’s a call made by the local sheriffs department, and is usually open June-September depending on their discretion. I’ve also found this website helpful: www.mendocinocounty.org/government/transportation/road-closures when planning a trip around those parts.

Damn dude, just having 60 people on that trail simultaneously must've been quite the sight! My girlfriend and I returned to Usal in the last week (Mon-Weds) of June of '22, just over a year after we did this trip in the video in May of '21, and I hadn't thought about how, even the week BEFORE the fourth of July that people would be there to do some dumb shit. The yahoo factor had increased exponentially since we had been there last. There was one dude just mashing a big 'ole Dodge around chaining logs of driftwood to it and dragging them around the beach and the inlet to the forest just off the beach. When asked he said it was for a "big ass bonfire for the Fourth," which at that point was still 5 days away, so these folks were either living there or just gonna be there for a while. The yahoo factor had increased SO greatly, in fact, that some dingus lit off fireworks on the beach on the Wednesday night and started a brushfire while we were there, forcing the arrival of several gigantic off-road fire trucks and some very grumpy firemen and rangers. We were both pretty shook by it, and haven't been back since, which is a shame cause it's so beautiful there. Reaaaaallly glad we didn't run into a dogfighting ring, jesus christ....