Car Home Tour: Living in my 2018 Toyota Rav4

Come tour my Rav4 Tiny Home! Subcribe to be a part of the upcoming adventures that are in store.

[@ascwahid]

Man im getting the 2017 rav4 in a month. Been living in a 2012 acura tl. Its been 3 months now goin on 4. Went by quick. I work as a caregiver and work 130 hours a week. Supporting my mother and wife abroad while doing so. Learning software engjneering. Cant wait to continue to progress. I also want to use the rav4 to do lyft and uber so work can stay steady and no suprises or changes in schedule. So i dont want to do a set up kit and take out chairs etc. Im justvgonna get trifold bed and lower seats flat. I dont need to cook and planet fitness is right across the street.

[@MinhTran-fk5ni]

I having 2017 rav it is amazing. Easily fit 2 people when i go camping with my partner

[@0alexander062]

130 hours plus Lyft are you ok??

[@ascwahid]

It's been a great help. Doing lyft and doordash and uber. Now fully 1099 contractor or llc owner I do about 80-90 hours now. More freedom of schedule. I started a home care business. Starting an llc for transportation for deductibles on car and ve fully self employeed and hire good people and those under estimated. Very small and slow but steady. Going to take a trip and take 6 weeks off for first time in 6-7 years. It was very unhealthy but needed to be done. Now focused on growing and getting more freedom and helping those around me and having an impact.

[@0alexander062]

@@ascwahid hard work pays off gangerski!

[@ascwahid]

Yes it does. Thank you. ​@0alexander062

[@catrashoo]

I've been living in my 2014 Rav4 for the last 3 yrs , I found this video very interesting, thanks for sharing 👍

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

You will look back on these days fondly. Letting your freedom ring. Nice job on the vid. New sub here from Texas & 👍🏼#438. Rock on.

[@RavRoving]

Thanks for the support man! Just subbed to your channel you’re killin it!

[@juniadventures]

Great setup.. those weather tech window shades have a little tag.. I use my windows to pinch them to keep them in place :)

[@RavRoving]

Oh i didn’t even think of that, thanks for the tip!

[@juniadventures]

@@RavRoving hifive :)

[@tischbrown4617]

Hello ☀️so happy to see soeone who has converted there newer rav 4 by taking seats out. I took both of my back seats out and wonderedabout the front. Im 5’2” and have a 65 lbdo. Just did a 7600 mi trip around the US. Redy to get out again. Look forward to more of your videos 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@RavRoving]

Thank you!! It’s nice to see someone else doing a similiar thing! That’s a lot of miles, where did you end up going? I’m shooting a video right now going to Colorado from Iowa. I appreciate the sub!

[@tischbrown4617]

I live in Jackson WY Destination Pine Bush NY for a retreat. Friends, family fest along the way. From CO to OK to FL most of family there, to GA, NC and on to NY. stayed in lots of different beautiful State Parks. Onthe wayhome PA, IN, IL, and back to WY. Enjoy your travels.

[@RavRoving]

That sounds amazing. I’m from North Carolina

[@tischbrown4617]

@@RavRoving My cousin lives in Wake Forest and friends live in Franklin.

[@robertbehan9186]

So, this video makes me think that a 5th Gen could be doable. I'm like 2 1/2x your age, and my everything hurts. I just need enough space to lay down. Thanks for the video. It's encouraging.

[@RavRoving]

Yes! Definitely doable

[@wildeescape]

Nice setup, I like that you kept the seat in the back...something that someone should have done (*me).

[@RavRoving]

Appreciate it! Yeah it really makes feel alot more like a living space

[@BoozewithNick]

Nice job, man. Lots of good ideas for my old Outback. Enjoy your young life!!

[@RavRoving]

Thanks 👍

[@cormacsage7126]

Love the candy apple

[@RavRoving]

Best flavor

[@sfuanna]

Just bought my first car, rav4, a couple of months ago and exploring how to go camping in it 🤩 How awesome that you just started posting! Inspo for sure!!

[@RavRoving]

Welcome to the team! I feel like the Rav is the best Toyota to have that has a good mix of space and fuel economy.

[@barbarashirland9078]

I have those weather tech shades too for my Nissan X-Terra. They’re great.

[@rikutaskinen5432]

Nice greetings from Toyota Corolla Touring sports! Outside is +7 C. My 3rd day in my car, i live 5 months here...I am from Finland

[@RavRoving]

Welcome fellow Toyota family! I used to own a Corolla, they are good cars

[@HoneyandMe]

Great use of the space! I currently car-camp in my Toyota Matrix, but am looking at trading it in for a Rav4 mainly due to the winter driving I have to do in the Yukon. But, I gotta admit, as much as I love my Matrix (great car btw!) I am excited about the idea of more head room and space for car camping! Also the ability to get back into the bush further with the AWD. Subbed!

[@RavRoving]

The matrix is a good reliable rig but i see why you want to get a Rav for more room and AWD! Thanks for watching

[@qaecobitv2295]

@@RavRovingwht is that headlight on top of rav4 where to fet it and how to install it?

[@eaddiedraughon7607]

This is sooooo incredible, you are so great at this. I love it and have watched both videos. Awesome Austin!!❤I look forward to the next one!

[@critters1386]

That’s such a nice and simple setup, I have a 2018 Toyota CHR and thinking about living in full time and so Van life in it. But kinda scared too.

[@overlandmk4943]

We chatted over the FB group, I liked your set up from the get go. Awesome to see it in action! Keep it up

[@RavRoving]

Appreciate that man!! I just subbed to your channel

[@user-or4pk3do7h]

Nice setup! I love my WeatherTech window covers too 🤙

[@RavRoving]

Thanks for watching! And yeah they are one of my favorite items that I have.

[@ChopStixLoL]

Hell yeah dude! I just got a 2018 RAV4 XLE and want to live out of it. I have a wfm salary job and can travel. Your vids are perfect for me.

[@RavRoving]

That’s really cool that you have a remote job. That’d be my ideal scenario. And wow we have the same year and everything that crazy! I hope there’s something in the vid that could help

[@ChopStixLoL]

​@@RavRovingi just realized you're from Iowa, too. I am from Cedar Rapids. Small world lol.

[@SilverShieldcollector]

This is so amazing

[@RavRoving]

Thank you!

[@JoeT-re5ro]

I bought a 2024 rav4 xle in Jan . I saved up for a few years so I could pay cash . I’m trying to keep my mileage low. I’m going to move into mine in a year or 2

[@RavRoving]

That's really cool, the new rav's look like they have more space than mine

[@nursebabs]

Great video I like ur setup

[@RavRoving]

I appreciate that!

[@barbarabarlow5831]

This is the closest I've seen to my 2017. I hadn't considered doing the bed sitting in the front. Nice idea! I have a 60 lb dog so I have to accommodate her as well.

[@RavRoving]

Nice! Yeah the bed in the front really opens up a lot of space and options for other things.You really have to utilize every inch! Hit the subscribe button if you want to see future videos(: thanks

[@dannyroach10]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RavRoving]

Appreciate the support!

[@SpunkeyMonkeys]

Some day, I’m just going to take off in my jeep on a car camping trip. It all seems so exciting. I’ll start off as a weekender just to see if something I’ll be able to do. I’m not naive about it, but it just looks like something fun to do with my dog to get her out in nature more.

[@RavRoving]

Yeah definitely do it an see how you like it for sure! But I’m sure you’ll enjoy it

[@sat0sh139]

Nice job 👍

[@DocCypher]

Debating about turning my 2018 LE into a camper too. I have to maximize the storage is the headache I gotta work out due to my career. Cool set up.

[@RavRoving]

Same model as me nice! The storage is probably the trickiest part.

[@DocCypher]

Finding that out. Your hitch actually gave me the idea to look for hitch box’s. Considering upgrading the suspension and wheels. Along with a cabinet system. But one thing at a time. Mines going into the Overland build world.

[@kevinhughes9801]

Great setup just subbed thanks

[@RavRoving]

I really appreciate that!

[@soloelisa]

Nice setup and cool video :)

[@RavRoving]

Appreciate that! Follow me on Tik Tok if you have it @Rav4Roaming

[@kikilagringa]

Very cool swing your setup!!! I’d love some of the dimensions and tips for the window coverings, I’ve made some but I’d like to improve them a bit. I also like how much head room you have for sleeping, im a little close to the roof and very tall 😅

[@RavRoving]

Thanks for watching! I’ll have to measure them and let you know. Yeah headroom was definitely an important factor, how tall are you ?

[@Betterlifeincanada]

Nice set up.

[@RavRoving]

Thank you!

[@Betterlifeincanada]

May I know what size of your crossbars. I also have the same Rav4 like yours. Thank you.

[@RavRoving]

I believe they are 50inch. I got some with the overhang so i could mount different things

[@Betterlifeincanada]

Thank you very much.

[@KingSolrac]

Nice vid, am highly debating about removing the front seat but so far just fine in my forester. Is that an iPad ?

[@jrolandgarrett]

I'd like to see the TV once you get it mounted. Great video!

[@tydang3582]

Awesome use of space. I have a 2020 CRV and planning to do something like this. BTW, how long are your crossbars?

[@nancy27c]

I have a Mazda CX-5 and plan to do car camping this year. Cheaper than hauling the camper.

[@RavRoving]

That’s a really solid ride to do it in! It’s cheaper and more versatile than having a camper would be

[@forbes392]

Thanks great video = how can people reach you? please add that in your description

[@RavRoving]

That’s a good point! I’ll add my email

[@0nomind0]

About mice in this gen rav 4 . I have 2017 and mice chewed the plastic screen above the cabin air filter like it was candy. I had to take off the wiper blades and the plastic panels to screw screen over the intake , no mice since , was about 5 months ago now.

[@RavRoving]

Mice are a big problem that not many think about

[@denisesudell2538]

@@RavRovingI had mice living in the engine of my scooter and squirrels using the intake to store nuts (I don’t ride the scooter during the winter), but it never occurred to me that critters could be an issue for my RAV4! Thanks for the tip!

[@lonestarlaurel]

I live and park in an historical ungentrified waterfront area in a big city. Rats are my threat. Had signs inside the vehicle. Car mech advised me that dryer sheets under the hood and ‘wherever’ will get and keep them out. The cheapo dollar store brand worked like a charm. Apparently it’s the scent - just picked the one I hoped to find bearable. loll

[@adventureswithjoseph]

We have the same fridge, just mine is one size smaller.

[@RavRoving]

That’s awesome man! I think it’s a pretty solid deal honestly. I just subbed to your channel too!

[@FroggerMan2024]

Wondering if you can run the heater in ev mode all night? Considering this model for this reason. I know the Prius can but not sure if that’s a hybrid feature or Prius feature

[@rhondamarie3966]

I am considering this in my 2014 Rav4. Trouble is I have a cat, lol. Did you have any issues with airbag connections when removing the seats? My seats do not fold flat so removing is necessary for the bed space. Thanks, looking forward to more videos!

[@RavRoving]

Hey thanks for tuning in! So if you decide to remove the front seat it will trigger an airbag code and tell you to see your dealer. I just ignore it because it has no impact on the car. But as far as the back seats go I didn’t have that issue. Hope this helps!

[@lawaii1]

@@RavRoving I am not sure if that's an option to remove only one back seat from my 2015 Rav4. I would love to know how you do it

[@ricksseniorlife]

You can only remove the back rest. I did that on my Rav, but you only get a few inches of headspace and you lose too much storage under the bed. For me it was too much trouble to take in and out and to store it.

[@Leisurelistsb]

Was it difficult taking out the passenger front chair? I have a RAV4 2017.

[@my-carlife]

I have been living in my 2013 kia sorento for the last year. Not being able to have a flat surface on the passenger side is a pain. So much more space

[@RavRoving]

That’s awesome you’re a fellow car dweller👋🏼 and yeah it really does make a ton of difference. Do you just fold your back seats down?

[@my-carlife]

@Rav4Roaming The front passenger stays up, and the rear passenger also stays up. In the summer it is the coolest part of the car so I work sitting there. In the winter, it becomes my kitchen. When I lay it flat , there was lots of room but I have passengers throughout the months. So I keep it up to cut back on the hassle. It's a lot of work setting everything up again 😵‍💫

[@MJSEdgar]

Awesome setup! How are you charging your power stations off the vehicle, are they just plugged into the lighter socket? We have the exact same vehice and are looking at converting it into a camper

[@RavRoving]

Yes they trickle charge when my car is running, but i dont drive enough to get a significant charge that way so what I’ll do is leave one in while i take another out to charge when im at work.

[@MJSEdgar]

Ah thats clever, im in the same boat as you where im undecided whether to go for a 290wh battery or 500 just because of costs. How long can one of those battery packs run the fridge for ? Cheers

[@RavRoving]

It’ll run my fridge for about 20houfs in 90° temperatures. About 35hours if temp is under 65°.

[@MJSEdgar]

@@RavRoving thats pretty efficient for one battery pack. Our fridge will probably be a bit smaller too so bopefully get a bit more out of it. Think ill go for the 290wh. can always buy another is needed. Thanks for your help man

[@lonestarlaurel]

@@RavRoving. Aah the invaluable operational specs. Big thankful here.

[@DoritosResidue]

I like your rear hitch basket solution. I have the yakima exo system but Ill be honest. You dont need to spend that much to have a good rear system like you have. That yakima system is too heavy for the tongue weight for most cars. And a lot SUVs. Yes its a great system but only if you put paper light stuff in it. I have a 2018 kia Sorrento and that exo system with nothing in it already substantially slumps the rear part of my suv. They should if made it if aluminum or find some way of cutting the weight. Its almost like why the heck did i buy it if i can only stuff it with feathers

[@RavRoving]

Wow that sucks! Yakima is reallyyyy expensive too.

[@josephw3855]

What brand is your rooftop cargo carrier? Can you post the link for it please!

[@RavRoving]

It’s JEGS brand. Honestly the most affordable one I could find that’s at least 18cubic feet JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier for Car Storage - Large Roof Rack Cargo Carrier - Heavy Duty Waterproof Storage - Made in USA - 18 Cubic Ft - 110 Lb Capacity - Aerodynamic Hard Shell Cargo Carrier a.co/d/jkHhuqH

[@christophervela5447]

What sun shades are those?

[@frankfreeman2012]

Where are you @ in Iowa??

[@darlenemiller1927]

🙏

[@EchoTravelsUSA]

How much does your cargo hitch impact fuel economy?

[@RavRoving]

I still hover around 28-29 highway and 21-22 city even with everything on top and at the back

[@EchoTravelsUSA]

@@RavRoving much appreciated, thank you! I have the same generation RAV4 and even the same color too!

[@RavRoving]

Ayeeee that’s dope

[@f5adventures]

Can you link me to the light bar please? Thanks

[@RavRoving]

Nilight 42Inch 240W Curved Led... www.amazon.com/dp/B075NZ9ZN6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@EricaMCross]

What company made the sun shades?

[@RavRoving]

Weathertech

[@EricaMCross]

@@RavRoving Thank you!

[@Kad3nSJ]

Link for tarp on car

[@RavRoving]

Yescom 4.6x6.4' Car Side Awning... www.amazon.com/dp/B09GVN2GTK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@gordongrigsby5172]

nice rigg

[@RavRoving]

Appreciate it!