Rav4 Budget Overland Build

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  • @bostonthedog3087
    @bostonthedog3087 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    At least once or twice a month i search youtube for first gen rav 4 build videos and have just stumbled across your account. Absolutely love this build , just binged all of your videos and have just finished the aravaipa canyon video, love that you took the doggo with you. I have the same car as you and we have done the same thing as yourself and have taken the backseats out for the dog love the bed you built for him and will be giving building one of those in the summer hopefully. Great cars and look forward to seeing more adventure videos in the rav

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      These cars are great, absolutely adore mine. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @PNSinstant
    @PNSinstant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I found your channel recently and I just have to say you and a few others just get it and that's refreshing. As someone just starting in this hobby you really nail and drive home to people that unlike crawlers or off-roaders where a stock rig isn't even recommended without risking significant damage just for beginner trails that for overlanding you do not need to check all these must haves to begin. I live in Pa and 99% of the cool scenic places people want to get to and have some fun you barely even need a lift. Most people get confused by the TH-camrs who have unlimited funds who just do their main goal of rock crawling and add in camping along these wild trails Which is great of course and not knocking them, but I've learned people see that and get truly confused and think that's the norm and what you need to see the cool stuff and it's simply not true.99% of overlanding and what most want to do you can easily start and just go and then there's 1% of areas you can branch off and find that require truly built vehicles and technical crawling. Of course you can add harder trails or areas where you need the lifts and 35s but you don't need to hit these expensive checklists before being able to start in this hobby. You would be better off looking up tent camping videos if you're new to it than a lot of the videos people push. What I'm trying to say is, for people who want to run outdoor parks kinda like AOAA here in Pa yes you will see people say you should save and do certain things initially before truly starting but with over landing you can see everyone on TH-cam like you who go to all these amazing accessible places in something like this older RAV4. This is why I like realistic channels like yours and it's highly appreciated.

  • @Ramcharger85
    @Ramcharger85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just found the channel and was amazed at what you did. I am on my second Rav4, a 96 and seeing what can be done has helped me tremendously. Thank you. 😊

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad I can help! Thank you

  • @AndresHerrera
    @AndresHerrera 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As an old and ex Honda guy, you now have me dreaming of doing a K24 swap into an older CRV AWD.

  • @DanielPerry-x8g
    @DanielPerry-x8g ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video man! I've got a Gen 3 rav and would love to start overlanding in it. These videos give me hope!

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks my man! Just break down the essentials for camping in your build and let her rip

  • @jeremygaillard5924
    @jeremygaillard5924 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just found your channel today and it's awesome. Loved the Rav4 Buggy. Subscribed today

  • @terryzanger7152
    @terryzanger7152 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 98 5 speed is a riot to drive. It's a beast in the snow. Surprised you pulled the hitch, it provides a good jack lifting point so limited on unibody vehicles. Also gives a good attachment point for bike rack.
    I'm running 235 70 16 which seem perfect. Did have a front wells cut and bent over.
    I have a cargo carrier and 100 watt solar panel on the roof racks. It's way more fun than my 07 Taco and cheap fishing rig
    Cheers from Yukon

  • @TimmyCramer
    @TimmyCramer ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought a 1997 2.7 toyota tacoma 4x4 with 20k on the odo. Collector owned. Had new bfg's installed and drove it home.....flawless!! Timmy C Arizona

  • @basebalful
    @basebalful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work son. My truck is next...

  • @flywiseman
    @flywiseman ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that thing looks sweet now. I bet it performs like a million bucks...Well done

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man haven’t had it on much dirt but we’re headed out this evening!

  • @amorton94
    @amorton94 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm disappointed in myself. I was super stoked on your first video with the Rav. Commented how I've been drooling over a first gen for awhile now, and still am, and then didn't follow up and watch any of the videos on it from then on. I'm looking at Ravs again, so I thought I'd come and see what all you have done to yours. I want to get rid of my daily in favor of something that will actually be able to go somewhere, cuz offroading the Taurus SHO is far from ideal, but it's just hard to trade all that power and comfort. Maybe one of these days.

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They have this strange appeal about them, I’m not sure what it is but I also caught the rav bug after looking at them for a while. I must say, they are quite comfy and a pleasure to drive but power is a lacking element!

    • @amorton94
      @amorton94 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Whitedogoverland I've always dreamed of a budget turbo Honda swap, and actually just learned that a company makes parts for swapping a Honda K24 in an Toyota MR2 which uses the same transmission apparently. I just do know if it'll work with the center diff of the Rav. I know the Toyota 3SGTE is a popular swap as well. I don't know why, but I just got on craigslist to see if there are any donors vehicles, and just found a motor + accessories for $460. Now the temptation of buying a Rav4.1 is that much greater. Why did I do this? haha

  • @4wdAdventurz
    @4wdAdventurz ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great! Can't wait to see how it does!

  • @_thomas_xc
    @_thomas_xc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s clean brothers

  • @LabCoatPaul
    @LabCoatPaul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    That's a sweet old RAV4! If you ever need help with repairs, check out my RAV4 restore playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL1_JDBt1LSiImFCzG1QKxOTeZnzUG8uxj.html

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Quite the honor to have you commenting on my channel. I’ve watched you restore your 4.1, practically every video. Your content has helped me out a ton on my journey with this car so I appreciate the work you’ve put in!

    • @LabCoatPaul
      @LabCoatPaul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Whitedogoverland That's great! Thanks for watching them.
      I just watched your video from 7 months ago when you drove the RAV4 up the control road and went in a cave. As you were talking about guys who build up their car all fancy and only go out twice, I was thinking "that is me."
      Having watched my videos, you know my car was borderline not repairable. The unibody wasn't rotted out from rust, but everything else was.
      Based on my experience, I have a theory about old RAV4's: They want to be beater cars. If it's a POS, that's fine, only fix things that prevent it from moving. Once you open up that restoration can of worms, you'll be plagued by problems. Oh and don't add Autozone problems to it, try to keep it all Toyota.
      I have plans for adding a rooftop tent and going camping around 1 to 2 times (hehe), so I'll be watching your channel for advice. :)

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @LabCoatPaul I have learned a ton about this car over the last 6 months and they sure don’t seem to quit often. Most seem to like to burn oil, mine isn’t bad but a 3sgte swap is calling my name when this tired engine goes. I do absolutely enjoy driving it.
      They’re pretty capable offroad, and a ton of fun to camp in. You’d be surprised what they can do in technical trails as well.

    • @LabCoatPaul
      @LabCoatPaul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Whitedogoverland I'm considering doing a 2gr-fe swap in mine. That's the 3.5 liter V6 from the 3rd gen RAV4, or Sienna, or Highlander. The 2gr is rated at 269 hp, so that's a little more than the 3s-gte, also with better reliability and no turbo lag.
      As far as I know, nobody has done that swap in the first gen RAV4, but it's common in the MR2 world. I think the V6 would also be much better off road.
      From the 1 time I took my RAV4 off road, I noticed the engine stalls up steep hills. The 3sgte would not help in that situation but the 2gr-fe would.

    • @LabCoatPaul
      @LabCoatPaul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I can buy a 2008 Sienna with 150K miles and a salvage title for about $4,000. Having a complete vehicle means I won't have to go searching for exhaust components, wiring, or the drive by wire gas pedal. It would also give me a platform for thoroughly testing the engine before I swap it.
      I could drive the van for 6 months and do only engine maintenance. I would send the oil to Blackstone Labs and hopefully be able to find any issues that would disqualify the engine from being good enough for the RAV4.

  • @dorinalbu2321
    @dorinalbu2321 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello!
    I own a Toyota rav 4 too
    I Want to lift her a few inchies and i saw your video, very good and nice job👏🏼could you Tell me, please, what lift kit did you used? Maybe a link on an web site with the parts used by you?!
    Thank you

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I bought the old man emu lift off of rocky road outfitters, it took a while to get it but it’s one of the only places that offers a suspension lift for these cars!

  • @andrewforbes8853
    @andrewforbes8853 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man I wished I had a TH-cam video to show people what my stock rav4 goes through daily out here in Africa my road home is a trail drive😂😂😂 eg I've pulled a Massey Ferguson 275 about 3km with out a problem just a little stinky clutch.. a friend's mazdampv V6 about 5km which weighs about 2tons ..I've loaded 8×50kg cement bags in the back on stock springs it sure was sketch but it didn't complain , car engines parts ,tractor parts, diesel containers you name it my Rav done it that and it's still fresh enough to take a lady on a date though 😂😂😂😂..just need touch ups on the paint...when I see your rav I see a head turner for real 🙌🔥

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man I can only imagine what you put that rav through out there! It’s funny how every country in the world but the US runs these cars heavily. So under rated

  • @chrislewis5150
    @chrislewis5150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Historic Plates on a Rav 4, damn I must be getting old!

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it 👍🏻

  • @broncobadger9113
    @broncobadger9113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have left the hitch receiver and put a shackle in it as a rear recovery point. Other than that it's a very cool build

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you said something. I cut this video way too short. I’m currently building a lighter, gusseted low profile recovery point utilizing the only tow package. I had to chop out that bulky muffler and replace it so it had to come off anyways

    • @broncobadger9113
      @broncobadger9113 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome man I can't wait to see it

  • @Jedi391
    @Jedi391 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great option with similar capabilities and reliability is the first gen Honda CRV.

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I almost got one instead, almost wishing I did with the extra room. Only bought the rav being a Toyota zealot!

  • @noahsembly
    @noahsembly หลายเดือนก่อน

    What spary paint did you find matched the Rav4 white the best?

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used a rustoleum, it was a bit more white and didn’t quite match but it came out decent

  • @oldschool64bus
    @oldschool64bus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I debated a similar platform for my 99 but I was going to pull the rear side panels for more room. I HATE the way part of the rear seats doesn't fold down. How did you mount your lights on the front?

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree, I may end up trying to pull those out. For the front lights, it sounds pretty silly but I just drilled holes straight through the plastic, need to back it with a plate but I’ve been too lazy

    • @oldschool64bus
      @oldschool64bus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Whitedogoverland how bad do they bounce around? I have a pair of 4" Rigid pods but just not sire how I want to mount them

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@oldschool64bus it’s hard for me to really tell but I don’t think they do much. I don’t have any stress cracking… yet… so all seems to be okay

  • @shawniebeans8382
    @shawniebeans8382 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a similar build with my 2006 ford escape hybrid. 💪🏽

  • @DremaShavers
    @DremaShavers ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is so attracting!! Could you shoot a video for our brand?

  • @lorenzoberzosa811
    @lorenzoberzosa811 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what size tires did you end up going for?

  • @asiag.8324
    @asiag.8324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what spray paint was used for the white??

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just rust oleum high gloss!

  • @motorcyclevdiaries
    @motorcyclevdiaries 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d subscribe to this.

  • @oldbatkingartist9898
    @oldbatkingartist9898 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He says for the poors and he out here “fixin suspension and brakes” lmao. Great vids tho

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hell of a lot more broke when brake failure leads to rear ending someone lol

  • @peterrichardson4192
    @peterrichardson4192 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wouldn't have thought that it would be long enough to sleep in .

  • @jeffreyjohnston6843
    @jeffreyjohnston6843 ปีที่แล้ว

    taking that tow bar off was a mistake if you get stuck it can be pulled out from the rear if need be now put that dam thing back on

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you said something. I cut this video way too short. I’m currently building a lighter, gusseted low profile recovery point utilizing the only tow package. I had to chop out that bulky muffler and replace it so it had to come off anyways

  • @عمرالحوسني-س6ت
    @عمرالحوسني-س6ت 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the tire size?

  • @nimbusmobiledetailing312
    @nimbusmobiledetailing312 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About to buy one of these with 280k a mechanics wife's car and am so excited.

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You will enjoy a ton! Mine has its problems but they’re solid as hell

  • @alexalvarez9462
    @alexalvarez9462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive bro!!

  • @richardtramell5574
    @richardtramell5574 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Update?

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will have one dropping as soon as I can get back out in it! Hard this time of year but cooler temps coming

  • @GerardoTostado
    @GerardoTostado 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    brother you have 20k in tools. You are not poor

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have second hand husky/cobalt tools haha

  • @codyzewscw
    @codyzewscw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not even a minute in and dude fails the only objective of overlanding by going underground.

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha please elaborate more

    • @codyzewscw
      @codyzewscw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @Whitedogoverland goes overlanding, misunderstood directions, imeediately ends up underground.

  • @SmallLab129
    @SmallLab129 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey look a budget build with actual budget ( cheap ) parts, and not "Budget because I got these parts for free from sponsorships". Kudos.

  • @kindolive9528
    @kindolive9528 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st Gen CRV is far superior

    • @Whitedogoverland
      @Whitedogoverland  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Examples? I see no difference