RAV4 gen2 off road, Salisbury plain pt1

Little off road trip around Salisbury plain testing out the rav

[@nikosbouletos302]

Keep going.Enjoy your car and anything makes you happy without disturb anybody. Nikos from Greece.

[@rav4offroad]

Hi Nikos, thanks mate will do. And same to you too. 👍🏻

[@wolfman1ization]

Beautiful landscape with the mighty Rav💪

[@rav4offroad]

Thank you George. 👍🏻

[@jonreid7957]

That was hilarious! The dramatic music and slo mo going through puddles... I needed a good laugh, thank you!

[@jcurwen]

I have 2004 RAV4 2.0. Never had better car before! Off road, cross country and city driving 5/5. Also everything is working fine and car is that "old" that you can fix it by yourself. I just love my 2004 RAV4. But also I have never put her in to the really hard test - so she is great to so called normal drive, but if you need car to conquer new countries then you maybe should look another Toyota model. ;)

[@elijahkasweshi4480]

Whats the economy like

[@rav4offroad]

@elijahkasweshi4480 hi mate economy isn’t great I probably get about 250 miles on a full tank if I’m lucky but after paying out £1400 for full exhaust inc manifold and sensors one year ago I’m now getting the p0420 code coming back again so probably got a crap sensor. 👍🏻

[@BradderzTekkerz]

Mate this was a great video, it’s not the toughest tracks but they look fun!! For a daily driver for most people it’s plenty useful in bad weather! And I’m considering one for the fun I love an underrated work horse! Good job!

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate. Thanks for the response and totally agree it’s all good seeing a vehicle that’s made for off road being off road but when you see a vehicle not considered an off roader going through the rough stuff I personally am more impressed. Also I did get it stuck on that track but unfortunately didn’t video myself getting out of it but no doubt it will happen again and next time someone will be getting out and filming it. 😆 👍🏻

[@williamperri3437]

@@rav4offroad How does it compare to the first generation RAV4? The first GEN just looks so much better to me but they’re much harder to find in good condition in the United States and then the second GEN.

[@rav4offroad]

@williamperri3437 hi mate, I’ve never owned a first gen so I’m not too certain but the only things I’ve noticed is that the first gen had a manual centre diff lock where as the second gen uses lsd or torsen differential also I think the first gen’s were a little higher as standard. I also think that the first gen’s were slightly more capable off road mainly due to the manual diff lock. 👍🏻

[@williamperri3437]

@@rav4offroad Yes! Some of them Had locking diffs and LSD apparently. From my research there was two or three different packages. Apparently some years even had just 2WD in America. Yes, It is very well known around the world that Europe and Australia always gets better versions than America gets! 😢 😂

[@rav4offroad]

@williamperri3437 yeah but you guys have jeep and they are pretty unstoppable so you got a winner there.

[@gurpreetsoomal5408]

Looks so fun! One day I will have a 2nd gen too!

[@rav4offroad]

They are lovely little trucks. Really reliable and a lot better in the mucky stuff than expected. 👍🏻

[@gutembergdossantosmarim6498]

Português mosso

[@abdallaalizidi8974]

Good luck on road!

[@the.engineer2514]

I have the same toyota rav4 and this color. My toyota rav4 is 2002. Greathings from patagonia argentina

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate. That’s cool it is a lovely blue. Also hi from the uk and thanks for joining 👍🏻

[@lucasnairlanda]

I've bought a diesel one 2003 180.000 miles, it broke down 3 days after I bought. I was doing some off road got stuck and I might have forced to much and then turbo broke. I'm fixing it now, hope to have more stories with mine too.

[@rav4offroad]

Sorry too hear of your problems. I’ve had similar but not a turbo as mine is petrol, I pent £1400 on a complete exhaust system including sensors and recently £440 on suspension parts all of which are a need and not a want except for a lift kit, that was a want so I got the tema 4x4 option as it looks the best made and gives 40mm lift now just can’t wait to get all the new parts on. 👍🏻

[@lucasnairlanda]

@@rav4offroad whenever it's possible make a video about that lift, I dont think there is any on KZbin, whenever I get my going thats definitely something I'm looking forward to install.

[@rav4offroad]

I will do mate. I’m gonna do a quick before and after vid and also video what’s being fitted. 👍🏻

[@toyotarav4idaciaduster366]

I love Toyota Rav4 😍🚗🚙🍿

[@rav4offroad]

I can quite agree with you there. 👍🏻

[@user-to3bs5yv6k]

مشاءالله قويه مجربه وتسااارع جيد جداً

[@stevenramrodd1226]

Rav4 in its natural environment!

[@paulmullins1825]

Have a rav 4 does it well rally tyres on it 😅💜😉

[@uvosetltd.2901]

I loved it

[@rav4offroad]

Glad to hear it. Thanks mate. 👍🏻

[@jonny5682]

cool i have 2nd gen just had new clutch at 131.000 still going strong

[@rav4offroad]

Mines on 162000 just had to buy complete suspension set up as the last one didn’t last long. Just need to get lift kit now then get it all fitted.

[@jonny5682]

@@rav4offroad mines all stock undersealed and maintained shes a solid old girl kids love it we been all over uk in it

[@rav4offroad]

And by what you’ve done she should last for many more years. 👍🏻

[@marksainsbury4109]

Nice bit of SOFT roading , in my backyard ( i live in a village on the plains )

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate. Cheers. Your lucky to live there I’ve got to travel from Bristol so if anything goes wrong out there I gotta long walk home 🤣

[@JuanMartinez-ol7ek]

Nice video nice places nice Toyota rav 4 Toyota is Toyota No.1 strong

[@rav4offroad]

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully it’s gets better and better 👍🏻

[@rivro22]

Hello sir. Nice rav.. Btw may i ask what is your tire specs? Thanks in advance!

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate thanks for the interest they are Event ML398+ all terrain 235/70/16. Probably the cheapest a/t tyres but they have been better than expected and not too noisy either. 👍🏻

[@rimonhalloun7253]

Is the 2007 2.0 petrol automatic transmision reliable?

[@rav4offroad]

Sorry mate I got no idea mines a 2004 manual petrol.

[@AlbertoZaccaria]

This is amazing! But can I sleep inside? How long is it from the front seats to the back door??

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate, I have seen people build a bed in the back by removing the rear seats and building it in and leaving enough room under the bed for storage etc. would be better if it was a bit longer or would suit someone shorter than about 5ft 6 maybe. 👍🏻

[@AlbertoZaccaria]

@@rav4offroad tough. I’m tall!! Thank you mate

[@AlbertoZaccaria]

The auto is still sick I’m considering getting one even if can’t sleep inside

[@iozel4633]

Thanks for the video, is that a public track? - How do u get to it? - thanks

[@rav4offroad]

Hi, it’s Salisbury plain training area. The army use it for training I think it’s approximately 28 square miles but stick to the byways and always check the live fire times and also if the area is red flagged don’t enter. 👍🏻

[@iozel4633]

@@rav4offroad Thanks for getting back on that... any tips on where best to access the area from (I'm based in Bristol BTW)? Thanks

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate I’m in Bristol too, if you head for the A360 there are a few ways to get into the plain usually the military crossings are byways but always check for red flags or red lights if at night. I usually turn left just before larkhill camp and go from there but make sure you got some form of map that shows byways. Bywaymap.com is a ok to start with but it hasn’t been updated in years but I think it’s still about 75% valid. O/s maps would be best or join glass and you get trailwise app then and that’s probably the best one around. Also make sure you have some sort of recovery gear with you just Incase. 👍🏻

[@iozel4633]

@@rav4offroad That's great info mate, thanks u're a star!

[@abdallaalizidi8974]

👍

[@cfc921]

What year, is this a fwd, 4WD? What? You need to include info man not just the model

[@rav4offroad]

Ha ha sorry mate. It’s a 2004 petrol 2.0 vvti. 4wd. 👍🏻

[@gutembergdossantosmarim6498]

Como faz para que eu possa acionar o 4 por 4 no Barro vermelho

[@rav4offroad]

5 door is permanent 4wd, some 3 door versions had only 2wd.

[@Saltermedia]

Do you still go up there? If so I’ve got the same car and go up there all the time. I’m from Southampton

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate. I haven’t been up there for a while or anywhere off road unfortunately as I’ve had a shoulder problem for a while but when its feeling a bit less painful I will have to get out there again. 👍🏻

[@Saltermedia]

@@rav4offroad fair enough that’s a shame. I’ve just got insa turbo tyres on mine and as good as they are noisy as hell on the road. Think your all terrain are best of both worlds

[@rav4offroad]

They’ll get you out of the shit, the problem I’ve found with mine is that they are good in mud in a straight line but if you wanna turn like out of ruts etc they got no biting power and I end up just going in a straight line but with the front wheels sliding sideways. That’s where those insa’s will do the job much better. 👍🏻

[@jemiraclejohn33-72]

What of the gear box?

[@rav4offroad]

Hi not sure what you mean but I’m gonna take a guess, it’s a manual gear box. 👍🏻

[@Josphyx]

Is that the Toyota RAV4 2.0 engine?

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate yeah 2.0 vvti petrol engine.

[@manuelacostaapodaca1453]

What tire do you have is awd car

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate it’s got 235/70/16 a/t and yeah awd. 👍🏻

[@artursfrelihs5819]

Whats yours rav4 tire size?

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate I’ve got 235/70/16 with no lift just new springs. Probably gonna change to 245/70/16 in the future but that’s about as big as you can put on. 👍🏻

[@Beesa10]

225/70/R16 BF Goodrich all terrain on mine, works well, no issues.

[@dejanmrdja1000]

The English do love their mud.

[@rav4offroad]

That’s coz were full of shit 🤣🤣🤣

[@gutembergdossantosmarim6498]

Mano quando eu entro com raiva no Barro vermelho

[@jroddy1]

Tires and Size?

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate the tyres are Event ML698+ size 235/70/16.

[@leonardosantinami]

Tires 225/70 ?

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate 235/70/16 event all terrain 👍🏻

[@durlandsamba5294]

Rav4 2 fusible de klaxon

[@eel1331]

No hills?

[@rav4offroad]

My most recent video is all up hill. Camera doesn’t do it justice to be fair. 👍🏻

[@irmabeqaia5105]

what size tires

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate the tyres are 235/70/16 all terrains 👍🏻

[@irmabeqaia5105]

my car@@rav4offroad

[@rodrigobless1793]

@@rav4offroadany rubbing? Are you running stock suspesion or lifted? 🙏🏻

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate. No rubbing, and it is lifted by 40mm but I should have fitted longer rear shocks but I used standard length so the back end has sagged quite bad. So I need to find 40mm longer rear shocks so the springs don’t get hammered too much. 👍🏻

[@gutembergdossantosmarim6498]

5:17

[@rav4offroad]

Hi mate sorry I don’t get it what’s 5:17?

[@user-dm9wg8hb9t]

Нормальная дорога, где тут бездорожье.

[@rav4offroad]

Funny. You should be on stage. 🤦‍♂️

[@user-dm9wg8hb9t]

@@rav4offroad хорошо как я поправлюсь, после болезни, я отправлю Вам настоящее бездорожье))) Россия у нас этого добра много))

[@rav4offroad]

I’m surprised you got time for off roading seeing your country is a bit busy at the moment?

[@user-dm9wg8hb9t]

@@rav4offroad так то нас 140 млн. А там где страна занята 300 тыс примерно (не знаю точно) и то место на карте где страна занята, ничтожно мало в сравнении со страной

[@user-dm9wg8hb9t]

@@rav4offroad кстати какой двигатель? Такого же хочу себе купить

[@MT-nd6iy]

This is anything but off road.. sorry ❤

[@rav4offroad]

Well it is off road! But you are entitled to your own opinion 👍🏻

[@robertpopescu9652]

If that's off road, I'm the queen of England.

[@rav4offroad]

Hello your majesty 😆 no but seriously it’s a work in progress thing and also abilities mine and the car. It ain’t no disco but as time goes on and I get more confident in what it can go through it will get better. End of the day at the moment it’s got no lift, it’s petrol, and the tyres are only cheap a/t’s. And it’s my daily driver so gotta be a bit careful.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Each to there own... As long as you enjoy your vehicle regardless of the terrain, that's all that matters. As he said it's his daily so need to be a little careful. Yes these Rav 4 can go harder but you may end up breaking something if not properly set up.

[@rav4offroad]

Thanks mate. All very true. 👍🏻

[@BradderzTekkerz]

Well it’s certainly not on road isit?….

[@fiorenzoradrizzani8613]

La mia Tyiota rav4 2000 benzina del 2004 150,000km fa fuoristrada non si è mai rotto niente va sempre non ha mai visto il meccanico compli menti per il video

[@rav4offroad]

They are great little cars. Mine has been trouble free except for age related problems which are acceptable. 👍🏻

[@force1209]

Полная фигня, на девятке проехать можно.

[@TA-rr1bf]

I just bought a 2003 with 165000 kms on it 🫡

[@stringsattachedmusickenya8905]

How is it so far?

[@TA-rr1bf]

@@stringsattachedmusickenya8905 needs a little work. Body is a lil rough some paint fade. No leaks. Interior spotless and needs a wheel alignment. But the brakes feel like you have to step on them much more than normal for them to respond. Not sure if that’s a common problem.

[@Beesa10]

@@TA-rr1bf Brakes on my rav4 are like that also. They work okay but once you are used to them and then drive another car you will find yourself over-braking every time you step on the brake pedal.

[@TA-rr1bf]

@@Beesa10 got them bled and the problem is sorted

[@9304br]

@@TA-rr1bf I had sim probs, With breaks, Got 55 plate 2.0 diesel, Got new break pads and bled them, And now breaks great.