300hp Turbo Rav4 And 500hp Supercharged Tundra Take On The Mojave Trail

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

That little Rav4 is wicked cool! Good to see your truck getting after it too. Hope we get to see more of your Baja 1000 coverage, looked rad!

[@FrankBurgos]

Wicked cool! Where you from friend?

Short wheel base, reliable and light. Perfect really.

[@cruiserpat96]

Awesome content, Larry! When spotting someone up an obstacle, use "driver and passenger" as opposed to "left or right" to avoid confusion.

[@TFJ4runner]

I see plenty of water depth measuring sticks conveniently placed all around that water obstacle.

[@petarninov5257]

I was screaming the same thing while watching 😂😂😂

[@jeremyb4493]

Yeah, especially one of them seemed surprisingly hesitant about even checking the depth lol. Credit to Larry for being the trailblazer

[@Turshin]

I mean, how deep can a puddle get in the desert 🏜

[@spindrift2719]

@@Turshincheck out mats off-road recovery one puddle swallowed a half ton truck lol

[@datsun4x]

​@@Turshin it depends on the time of year. That crossing can get a few feet deep at times.

[@cartwheels4amile]

Such wholesome content, just playing around on the trail with your boys. This is what the hobby is all about! I'm glad you got to experience how amazing Afton Canyon is. The Mojave Desert is a very beautiful place, and we're lucky to have it right in our backyard.

[@kj64gaming19]

Its always funny to watch less experienced drivers go off-road, especially when giving callouts. "left, left, no right, no, your right, my left, no go the other way" "Driver" and "passenger" can never go wrong.

[@Krnnerdboy]

Pretty rad seeing papadakis offroading. I grew up watching him in the late 90s breaking records for fwd cars when i used to have a 90 accord w/an h22 swap running 15s. Now i have a few 911s and a 430 scuderia. However, offroading is what i love doing most currently in my raptor and hemi swapped jk. Keep it up Larry

[@nickt9467]

Larry, I love your photography and your storytelling, but this is one of my favorite videos of yours for some time. Each crazy build you shoot is unique and so much credit is due to the builders who breathe life back into stories long forgotten. However, this was you guys just being, in a beautiful corner of the country, having fun with the kids. Thanks for sharing p.s. lockers bro, c'mon now

[@andrewbroadfort6856]

"I brought Starlink" is the greatest "car culture" flex one first world person can make.

[@Terminxman]

I swear tf god I'll take my 21 f150 out there with basic 4wd and rear locker and none of that would even be a challenge

[@aconfusedazn]

Wholesome content, Larry! Love how you’re getting the next generation involved!

[@cory5197]

God. I want a 2 door RAV4 so badddd

[@nathanchildress5596]

1st Gen Ravs are so great. Mine's a 4 door I got for free, the paint is torched, but I love it and I drive it like an idiot. They won't really offroad without a lot of work, but they're such great cars.

[@jvogler_art4708]

Love Mojave. Never been on the trail but there are 1000s of miles of trails to explore and very private places to camp. my favorite being near the aqueduct. Such beautiful land. Shame a lot of it is closing down. I used to ride dirtbikes there with my family as a kid. That rav 4 is truly impressive. Can’t wait to put some shocks on my 3rd gen 4runner so i can do stuff like this.

[@sickjohnson]

Looks like the kids were having a blast Larry & Steph...awesome!

[@JDMEXforme]

The 2 doors are ugly. The 4 door looks like a completed design. Cool build though.

[@sickjohnson]

Looks are always subjective of course, and the wide angle lens is not kind or a true representation either...

[@aleppo1]

@@JDMEXformeYou really expect a compact, inexpensive, economy SUV to look gorgeous?

[@JDMEXforme]

@@aleppo1 the 4 door version is gorgeous. The 2 door always felt like an incomplete design maybe because it's stubby. There was a guy with a white 1st Gen 4 door Rav4. Swapped with the 3S GTE. With dark colored wheels. I can't find his channel on KZbin anymore. But that thing was a beauty.

[@aleppo1]

@@JDMEXforme Fair enough I read your comment as if you were saying the 4 door is only a little better, but still ugly. Sorry.

[@scottmaz4063]

Omg larry what a great thing to do with your friend and sons. It is absolutely beautiful scenery. Great video loved it.

[@James_cowley]

That is an amazing road! I’ve done it twice now, once in a stock LR3 and once in a stock forester xt. Both on 3 day trips.

[@shirolee]

That RAV4 is so cool!!! Hahahaha. I forgot how small those things were

[@zvonimirkrajina2211]

Two city guys and their young children decide to cross a treacherous desert in their non diff lock having cars. This has ALL the qualities of a pitch for a horror movie.

[@4WDisLife]

it is awesome to see the LARRY CHEN is running the same truck as mine, except for being modded even more. Great stuff! Love the color too.

[@Hackbarthja]

You are the coolest dad! Your child will remember moments like these forever, so cool!

[@sizzlacalunji]

Thanks for this video. It was great going on the journey with you guys. Was always drag racing in my younger days but now with a SUV I get an itch every now and then to find a trail 😂.

[@TheShutterPapi]

Papa's face as he decides whether to roll the dice on the obstacle or not is so relatable.

[@chir0pter]

Stephan should definitely try installing a water-methanol injection system! Cools the intake charge while also boosting octane, a great fit for a handy hobbyist and a turbo race gas engine

[@edwinnazario8112]

Seriously when you went up that hill, crap i knew the Tundra would make it but that little Rav surprised me.

[@johnmac609]

This is rad. Also, my parents got me the print of magnus in the 930 at sunrise in LA. Looks quite dope in my office in a black wood frame. Thank you. The ken block sliding the hoonicorn on pikes peak is next!

[@randomguyontheinterweb]

I really wanted to do a Celica GT four swap on my Rav 4 back in the day. Had money saved it all planned out, and the universe had other plans

[@arnicus208]

That is NOT how you cross an unknown water obstacle! Throughout the video, your hair is EPIC! Well done.

[@commiato]

98 Ron is 93 octane

[@tjadventures]

Really nice video and really beautiful cars and scenery. I love the daddys-sons adventure!

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

You hit the like button first because you know the content won't disappoint

[@ericmess8261987]

😂 so true

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

So awesome looks like you guys had such a fun time!!

[@badstimpy]

Quick tip - keep your thumbs on outside of steering wheel - if you tag a rock or stump etc - the steering can swing violently enough to snap your thumb and possibly break it . 👍 👍 😞

[@jlsgarage872]

Awesome video but after all that power don't yall think you would get front and rear lsd/ lockers?

[@danmurphy1994]

That rav4 is my all time favorite vehicle bar none.

[@paweszczepanski6738]

I watched the equivalent video on Stephs channel, wish he posted more. What a guy

[@paddywiggle]

That tiny offroad rav is my new dream car

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

RAV needs a ram air snorkel

[@brettsimon2268]

Very wholesome! Nice truck I am a tundra guy myself

[@dhyatt2403]

I love to do something like this with my kids if I ever get any in the future great watch Larry!!

[@raymondsoutherland86]

Love that we found out Larry shoots guns.

[@soulsurfer8797]

A wet pair of legs will dry, a wet motor without a snorkel is 10-20 hours of work in the garage to repair. Always walk a crossing. Walking a crossing also test the bottom for the ability to hold your vehicle.

[@TheRealEnrique1]

Dude I’m love with a RAV4 😂😂 never in life did I anticipate typing that

[@Heyitscristian]

Need more off-roading content with the tundra!!

[@jGamboa78]

so dope. Always wanted to do this trail

[@bwest6275]

This trip was so cool to watch 👍

[@naveedc7]

Never really wanted a suv til I saw that rav4 🤩

[@skateinspace]

larry is such an offroad newb but hes having fun!

[@Skiridr22]

I’m loving the RAV4

[@kkkevv224]

I was building a lifted 1999 crv turbo awd 5spd but I lowered it since I'm not near any cool mountain trail areas. would be a nice duo with the rav4.

[@johngray9702]

Awesome video, thank you

[@Suhwoop]

Rav4 putting in work!

[@kkkevv224]

RAV4 POWER that was so sick

[@yeahman1756]

ha! that trail course should be easy money for that tundra and rav4.. We take Stock 3rd gen 4runners on 31 mud terrains and Lifted RD1 Crv with Ebay Cast iron manifold turbo kit b20 on way worst course than that where only usually SXS and Dirt bikes goes.. Zip ties and copper cable wires.. always comes in hand lol... and a wire cutter..

[@kelvinarreola]

that mic doing work with all that wind!

[@Josh-zy3lq]

I clicked on this video and was pleasantly surprised with Papadakis 😭

[@patmald]

The kids having a blast and getting destroyed by the rc is hilarious

[@joebrodie]

What great fun and memories with your son.

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

Here in New England ya can ride them ATV/sleds, but they're registered to the state with a plaque from the DMV.. and or ya regular SUV state trails.

[@sebyylove]

This trail is awesome

[@FrankBurgos]

This trail looks fun.

[@calebbrown2983]

Heheeee that little rav4 is so funny I love it

[@cheesepizza87]

Maybe your best content

[@erg0101]

Cool video! I love the pictures! 💪🏽😎

[@HaHaThatIsFunny]

That beeping at 7:05 confused me. It sounds just like my microwave. Thought I put something in and forgot about it for about 3 beeps😂

[@A92_]

Looked like so much fun.

[@leskobrandon538]

I've found Spanish silver reale's and US silver dimes, trimes and Silver dollars near the Government road called "Mojave Road"

[@olaberggren2595]

Great video 👍

[@maxattacks25]

I really wanna see how the magnuson affects the longevity of the 5.7. Part of me really wants to put a supercharger on my 3.5, but value the engine’s longevity above all.

[@ChaseBond11]

I have the same dilemma, but rest assured... that transmission is gonna give out before the engine. 50k miles and I'm already worried about mine. I know 3 others, locally, that needed new tranny's before 60k.

[@Warbeaver]

Did the Rav4 has his centre diff locked for that bumpy climb part?

[@laptopturbo]

is that Jeff Bezos?

[@lonetrader1]

That would be a tennis ball my dude. 🎾

[@kanalunuifpv6395]

Racing legend Stephan Papadakis

[@sockrabbtt]

this is sick!

[@JJC3-]

thank you for saying mojave correctly.

[@ConscientiousObserver]

Not sure what part of California you're from but if you Google "100 octane fuel near me" there are quite a few options in Southern California

[@feral4mr2]

God damn! I'd love that tundra down here in Australia! But in white. haha

[@blkmoon5596]

Awesome run guys!!!!! What load rating are you running on your tires?

[@merlincultofficial3235]

I am also curious

[@davemarcelle2437]

Man line💪🏿

[@TheShutterPapi]

If Dennis Nedry had that Rav4, He would've made it to the docks dry and with time to spare.

[@CorradoRacer]

Tux for sharing🍻🍻

[@TheRealEnrique1]

Upgrade the suspension, put some wide flared trophy truck fenders and maybe a turbo and you got a dessert runner

[@JohnBrowningsGhost]

hes already supercharged, with a longtravel suspension kit with fiberglass fenders dude it is a desert runner

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

When I was 15 I thought I was going turbocharge that rav4 when I grow up lol

[@SonkeiBlueSocial]

That’s awesome!!!

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Full size double cab trucks are only good on fairly flat fire roads. Hitting real mountain trails, even Tacomas get a little on the large side. There is a reason that there is a whole community out there that are nuts over modded old Suzuki Samurai’s. Just don’t tell the raptor fanboys, many actually think that they have the ultimate off road machine. That being said, if you want to go fairly fast along a fairly flat fire road, the Raptors do fairly well.

[@jackcobbiii1797]

Sunoco sells race fuel in five gallon tins if you have one around. ;)

[@mattleechee3645]

Can’t wait for you and your son to build his first car! Can’t wait for that to start

[@CG-yh6js]

99 octane in Japan is around the 93 american octane mark.

[@craigdonalson4634]

there is a book called the mojave road guide that is a by the 10th of a mile history lesson of the 1860 stage coach road called the mojave road. at the fort sites you can still see the wagon ruts left in the 1860's

[@NeonPablo76]

Awesome

[@TM-jt3oz]

Would the drift tC make it if you lifted it and swapped to rally wheels and offroad tires?

[@SawtoothPerformance]

Did you save that trail on OnX? It would be cool to be able to do some of the exact trails that you do.

[@TheNasirhyder]

Did you fit a full 37” in the spare tire carrier?

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

3:01 Private right of way? i thought the road was federal or state owned

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

I would go with the rav under these conditions

[@mochabear88]

very cool

[@Mr.Zanderson]

Legit.

[@PBwarrior22]

Awesome Tundra!!! What fender flare/gaurds are those? I like how slim they are! :)

[@JohnBrowningsGhost]

he has a long travel kit with 3 inch fiberglass fenders

[@alanstorm6915]

I like your videos but the end is my favorite part. That beat/tune is fkn bada$$. I got goosebumps the first time I heard it. 😎😎👍👍

[@alexismerced2981]

Awesome 😎

[@happyguy4525]

What's the song called at the bery end. I tried Shazam, but no luck.