I would assume so. The Hybrid XSE and Hybrid XLE are mechanically identical, except for the suspension.

I had the same question. He lists them in the description though: 245/65/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (31 PSI) Wheels: Black Rhino Barstow 17x8 Suspension: Stock

It's always in 4x4 mode. Trail mode is just more aggressive with traction control so you can get unstuck.

Thanks! I connected it directly to the 12V battery. With a fuse, of course.

@@benweber31 Great to know! The internet debates about this, but your test clearly showed it's possible! Great way for camping and emergency generator alternative

I also have a 4000 watt stereo connected to the same battery. Been working great for years!@@whoeverwonders9892

@@benweber31 Wow, unbelievable, so it seems like the 250V DC to 12V DC stepdown system is very very powerful

@@benweber31 At first I wanted to add a 125Amp fuse and a 1500W inverter as a 120V power source. Maybe I can go higher?

Tires: 245/65/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (31 PSI) Wheels: Black Rhino Barstow 17x8 Suspension: Stock

Just my face hurting from smiling so much.

@@benweber31 awesome 👏 looking forward to more videos.

Около 22 см с большими шинами.

Some people do. I knew it would make a difference. So, this test was to show that.

Иди в Америку!

The transmission doesn't have a reverse gear. The vehicle can only go backwards via the 2 electric motors. These are MG2 and MGR. The gas engine only acts as a generator when the vehicle is in reverse. The gas engine cannot turn the wheels in reverse, ever. This is fully explained in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeUiJyegreXoK8

@@benweber31 Really? And the front wheel drive only versions of the Hybrid RAV4 or any Toyota for that matter, how do they reverse? Fred Flintstone style?

​@@shitvalancheofdivercity14-.-88 It uses the electric motor on the front axle for reverse. Hybrids have always been this way. Do your homework.

Thanks! Love that 2400 ft climb at the end. Oregon forest roads rock! If only I had a copilot to enjoy it with. ;)

@@benweber31 I think I know a guy, I’ll have him reach out.

I think the wilderness edition will be great. I wonder how the different suspension will feel on and off road.

In forward motion with the gas engine running, MG1 regulates the ratio of the transmission. If MG1 is completely stopped, the ratio is 1:1. This happens at about 60 MPH. The engine power goes directly through the the transmission to the front wheels. Only in reverse and EV mode is the vehicle only moved with electric motors only(MG2 and MGR). Sometimes the vehicle will be in a sort of EV mode with the gas engine running as a generator. This happens at slow speeds only. Here's a great video to explain the very cool T710 transmission: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeUiJyegreXoK8

Yes, it's stock sport suspension. I actually prefer the stiffer ride off road. It's a little more bumpy over the little bumps. But there's less chance of bottoming out with the big bumps, which I like. Plus if you want to drive a little more sporty, it feels great. Even with the big heavy tires, it's pretty fun in the corners. There does seem to be some sagging in the rear suspension. I've read that is normal over time. I've driven long distances with the weight maxed out so that probably didn't help. I plan to replaced the rear springs at some point. But with 86k miles so far, I'm not complaining.

I agree! That electric torque is so good. It's almost like having a low range transfer case.

I totally agree, I live in Southern Utah, and there is way to much off roading around here to not take advantage of it. I want to shoot some of what I've done but it seems like such a hassle to get out and reset the tripod all the time

@@nathanriddle4190 Oh yeah. It's a mission all on it's own to record everything. Hard to do when you're having fun driving.

Well if you ever make it this way, hit me up, and I will show you some stellar trails! Also I have a bnb you could stay in

Oh for sure! Don't forget about the TRD, it's got the better shocks.

Thanks!

Obrigado! Este é um 4x4 único, já que é elétrico. Mas todos os 4x4 normais funcionam ao contrário.

Thanks! This is a unique 4x4 since it is electric. But all regular 4x4s work in reverse.

Thanks! I'm still loving it. I just passed 80k miles and no issues. I changed the transmission fluid and differential fluid but I probably didn't have to. I just did it as a precaution. Still running the original brakes. Still getting 40mpg. Still fun to drive. That's a lot of stills but it's my all around favorite car that I've owned. You won't be disappointed with the Hybrid.

Absolutely NOT. Open Pilot is way more advanced.

Still working great! I ran a portable 1 ton air conditioner for about an hour recently. About 1400 watts continuous. The cables got a little warm but nothing to be concerned about.

@@benweber31 Great and thank you. I have a Rav4 hybrid also and have installed a 1000 pure sine wave, but I never draw more than 600 w. However if you watch the Weber automitve series on the Prius electronics the professor loads up 100 amp current drain on the 12v charging system using only the standard car system. That is lights, radio, wipers, A/C, and other built in systems. He does that to show that the charge system is built to handle at least that.load. I have never previously been able to verify if the RAV handles that safely or for a long time. 1.5kw is about 120amp so you just proved it. Now I wish I had gotten a bigger inverter. I still wouldn't draw 1.5 continuously, but at least it should be safe to do it for moderate periods.

@@kenlee9798 So cool! Glad others are enjoying the inverters too. I originally installed it so I could use electric cooking devices when I'm camping. I live in areas where fires are usually banned due to dry weather, so I use an electric cook top and oven. Works great!

@@benweber31 I just wanted the power to run a couple appliances one at a time for hurricane season. A generator is great, but they never work if you use them once every 10 years. But I would like to do some car camping also. Do you camp in the car or in a tent.? I find the rav a bit small and ceiling is a bit low to comfortably sleep in the back. Would you have a build that you could post if I asked nicely?

@@kenlee9798 I've camped in tent and in car before. I took the back seats out, just the back part. Then I cut a piece of plywood that perfectly fits in the back to make a flat sleeping surface. A twin air mattress fits perfectly inside. Yes, it's a little low. I camped in the car when it was over 100F outside so I could keep the AC running. Just make sure you have the exhaust down wind and you have a CO2 detector inside the car. Safety first! :)

Yes it's all good. I've done way worse than that and it's holding up great.

Yep!

Also, you should google "lipstick on a pig". The English language is quite challenging. You'll get it eventually!

@@benweber31 To put "lipstick on a pig" means making superficial or cosmetic changes to a product in a futile effort to disguise its fundamental failings. Watching you struggle in basic ass off kilter scenarios due to a lack of an actual mechanical AWD system can be easily considered a "fundamental failing" from an off-road perspective. If the shoe fits lace that bitch up and where it Ben. You're right, English is tough and I'm glad you learned something today. We never stop learning until we die. Putting knobby tires on your grocery getter is a personal choice though and I'm happy for ya either way 👍

Tires: 245/65/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (30 PSI) Wheels: Black Rhino Barstow 17x8 No lift. Stock suspension.

@@benweber31 awesome! I think I’m gonna get a 2 inch lift, 245/60/18

@@ryangoodman949 Awesome! Let me know if you get the vibration at 25 mph. People seem to be having issues going above 1.5" lift. I personally believe, bases on experience, that suspension droop is more important than lift. You will lose some articulation and comfort with a lift as you will hit the upper suspension limits more often. However, most people get lifts for looks. In that case, I'm all for it. But for actually gaining off road ability, I would argue against it. I do plan on replacing my rear springs soon. Over the years, the rear springs have compressed and sagged a bit. This is most likely from carrying heavy loads often. Others have complained about this too. I will probably replace them with the OEM springs. Which will restore the factory ride height. I've considered getting stiffer springs for the back, but I like the way the OEM springs feel. I have the XSE which has the sport suspension. The springs are still pretty soft, but the shocks and sway bars are a little beefier. Perfect for some sporty off road driving.

You are correct. You want your wheels to SPIN in sand. Traction control off is a must. Airing down to 15 is perfect. Keep the revs up in "manual" mode. If you can turn off VSC with the "maintenance mode" that should help. I forget how to do it but it's the thing where you press the brake pedal and start button a certain sequence. I think just pressing the VSC button only disables it temporarily or partially. Keep in mind that you will be able to overheat in this mode, so I'm told. Get yourself an OBD2 wifi adapter so you can monitor all of the system temps in real time. It's cheap and easy. The problem is, when you start to turn in the sand, the VSC will kick in and start killing power or applying the brakes. You DON'T want this. Instant stuck. The problem we can't solve is the power split. The front wheels have access to over 220 hp and gobs of torque. The rear wheels get like 25% of that, and only temporarily. Once the inverter and battery heats up, the system goes into a gas engine only mode. Keep in mind that REVERSE ONLY USES electric motors. The gas engine will kick on to generate power only. You have MUCH LESS power going in reverse. If you are overheated, which doesn't take much in reverse, you will be stuck. I actually go in reverse INTO rough situations, so that if I get stuck, I can go forward in drive and use the gas engine.

@@benweber31 thanks for all that. I've turned off vsc by pressing and holding the traction control button for 5 seconds then it will remind me (constantly) that vsc and traction are off on the dash, even if I clear the message. I've read about the pushing the petal method of entering maintenance mode, although I haven't tried it yet (haven't needed to). I read that if you damage your car, they can tell if you did it in maintenance mode and won't repair your vehicle under warranty. I also read that Toyota engineering confirmed that reverse is awd... I don't know if that's something new in 2022, but I'll have to test to see if under any circumstances the front wheels engage while reversing. I've gone out and intentionally got myself stuck just to see what I have to do to get out and trail mode, vsc and traction off and manual first gear while turning the front wheels left and right seem to eventually crawl out. I haven't got ballsy enough to take it in anything super deep, and I feel I probably shouldn't because of the limitations of the car... But I'd say it handles up to moderately soft sand pretty well with the above settings and some know how about driving in the sand.

@@805BeachRecoveries AWD works in reverse. But it's only using MG2(front) and MGR(rear). There's no reverse gear in the system. This is true for all of hybrids like this. When you gun it in reverse and the gas engine revs up, it is using MG1 as the electricity generator. It sends electric power to the inverter/battery and powers MG2 and MGR. You can test this by going backwards up a steep hill like 30 degrees. Eventually you will have your foot to the floor and nothing is happening. Also, everything will heat up fast. I backed through some really deep snow doing this up a hill. The battery depleted immediately and the inverter/transmission got very hot. I've got a video showing this too if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2K1cmSgYtuFqcU As far as the maintenance mode, I agree. Toyota could deny warranty work based on the logs. I personally have never done it.

I have the same behavior with my vehicele. I will often move to the number 1 lane because the lines are usually more continuous. I realize that this is illegal in most states. I just make sure to get over to the right if anyone approaches.

It really is! I literally just grabbed something from my garage and it worked! Been using it for years.

Probably around 20 while driving fast. Otherwise 38 usually.

@@benweber31 Thanks for the serious answer - wasn't expecting that - but man I have to say this is the most-enjoyable Rav4 Hybrid review I've watched. Ordering one for my wife and will absolutely put a 2" lift and +1 tires on it (though BFG Trail Terrains, not KO2s)...

@@mattclark1278 My pleasure! Hope you enjoy your RAV.

Awesome! Glad you got all rested. How did we travel without this!?

is that dangerous?

@@Yang415zh Yes.

Unless it's a front wheel drive Cherokee. HAHA

Tires: 245/65/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (30 PSI) Wheels: Black Rhino Barstow 17x8

@@benweber31 thanks ! the suspension has a lift

@@mmss1987mm No suspension lift. All stock vehicle except the wheels.

@@benweber31 off set Wheels?

@@mmss1987mm I think it's 30mm. www.blackrhinowheels.com/off-road-wheels-rims-barstow.php