Rav4 Overland Build? Or DOPEST Soccer-mom-mobile out there?

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They Toyota Rav4 is a pretty popular grocery getter. What happens when you toss a few accessories on it - does it turn the Rav4 it into a soccer mom overland build extraordinaire? Idk, it's pretty cool for a Rav4 I guess, and Ashley loves it.
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[@carbonking53]

"Because that's how we do things here"..... And here as well. Looks good Mike!

[@mkschro]

Ashley crushed it! I'm new to the overlanding community and strongly considering the RAV4 as a daily driver with mild offroading. I'd like to see how Ashley uses this setup. More on this vehicle please.

[@elwynpeters5480]

Ashley's a natural. Great vid guys. Didn't realize with minor mods you could make a Rav 4 looks so good.

[@Erik-ti3sp]

Don’t you dare call it a soccer mom vehicle, I drive one :(

[@user-pr3ft6gp8t]

I bought the fiance a RAV4....I drive it most of the time, it's so nice.

[@user-fd8vu2yl1f]

Lol

[@Good1vibes]

Don't even worry about it....LOl! I told my family and friends I purchased a Mercedes GLC. Little do they know it was the GLC 63 AMG V8! So if someone says my GLC is a soccer mom vehicle, I will just start the engine and let the V8 growl.

[@izDatGrizzly]

@@Good1vibes weird flex but okay.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Soccer mom

[@jeffb.4800]

That Lunar Rock color looks great with all the add on. Have a 2019 xle hybrid in white and absolutely love it

[@mariafishnfooorivas3858]

Love this video. It’s great to see what can be done for the smaller vehicles. Ashley’s RAV LOOKS REAL COOL!!!!

[@toddfarrar5065]

Great video! Love the mods on the RAV. Ashley you did great! You should host more often!. I was looking for a way to add lights to my Grand Cherokee without having to run cables through my firewall! So thanks for the trigger controller idea.

[@AlgosExplained]

I would have felt the same way about snipping the grill like Ashley but can't deny that after it's put together it looks great!

[@chrisaustin7731]

Good job Ashley. Like your RAV4 looks good. My wife has an earlier RAV4 that I put a set of BFG ATs on. Keep up the good work you did a great job.

[@666dynomax]

factory size/wheels? I see Toyo makes a 225/65/17 which is a stock rav4 size...

[@ShadowOfLife2011]

Ashley did great! Shes a great addition to your content. Keep up the great work Mike!

[@revoland]

That wireless switch is brilliant! Thank you for introducing that.

[@lincolnwalburn]

Great job Ashley! I like the understated upgrades you did to the Rav4. I think the changes make it look better than stock.

[@dennycrane2938]

"Hope you've been well" -- I choked on my coffee

[@rogermolina1244]

We have an 08 RAV-4 limited with the V-6 and is now turned into a TRD Limited along with skid plate, larger Hercules all terrain Terra Trac II tires and along with appropriate TRD badging. The V-6 along with the downhill assist control and the center differential locker makes this thing a better medium duty off-road vehicle and great for overlanding.

[@Jshanks19]

Great video Ashley! Can you tell us what’s in her “get home” bag and emergency supplies? This is great for those of us who are starting out. Love the channel.

[@ashleyh9116]

Foil blanket, knife, pepper spray, flashlight, rain poncho, socks, gloves, hat, hand warmers, whistle, food, water filter, first aid kit, dog poop bags, bottle of water, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, crampons, tampons, sun block, hand lotion, hair ties, duck tape, blister patches, chapstick, compass, trail map, power bank and phone chord and mike always asks me to bring the Garmin in reach mini but I usually forget 😬

[@ashleyh9116]

Oh and bug spray!

[@10tenman10]

Fantastic job. My daughter lives in the hills outside of Golden. Good to have extra lighting, especially down near the ground.

[@armadillerff]

I also like how Ashley is colour coordinated with the Rav

[@theeHooligan]

Awesome job Ashley. Hope we see more of this car! My fiancé was super close to getting this car!

[@colesisler582]

I’ve never “wanted” a rav4 till now. I’m a Toyota guy, drive a 4runner and I’ve never disliked the rav4 but this one... this one I like.

[@paulpak5956]

haha bet all the Rav4 owners at the service department stare at this one

[@jeffb.4800]

Have a 2019 rav4 xle and absolutely love it. Drives so nice and the 38 mpgs feels great coming over from a 2006 tacoma

[@jeffb.4800]

*hybrid

[@ronmasters3738]

Only reason why I didn't like the rav4s before 2019 was the front part of the body looked lame. Other than that, the vehicle are top notch.

[@edsumil917]

Super slow RAV 4

[@briancox5825]

Awesome build man! Looks great! And also nice to see and hear from Ashley!

[@robkirkland7982]

Best looking RAV4 that I have ever seen, good job!

[@markc1016]

Great ride Ashley, you were great! Do not be shy of the camera, you do very well!

[@4LOWeRUNNER]

Ash, that's the nicest Rav4 I've ever seen. Great job in the video too. Both of you keep up the great work.

[@markmeandering446]

She is so cute! You guys make a wonderful couple! I wish y’all both the best! Love the content!

[@johnd5244]

Looks great! I really like the color!! I am surprised that the light control switch can’t be set also to do strobe. Ashley fantastic ride! Thanks for sharing with us. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@emcemc6307]

I loved that Ashley said that part. You guy's are so cute together.

[@ESB_Media]

Love the build! Im looking at downsizing from a Land Rover and stoked that these aftermarket parts are available.

[@voodooimageworks]

Nice job, Ash...RAV looks great!

[@dryfire9515]

It was really nice to hear her it’s awesome that you have someone what shoes an Interest in what you do

[@lopezmatt]

Been waiting for a video on this!

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

Ashley did well ! Fun moment when she realized it was a bad idea to touch the rims ahaha That RAV4 is a nice daily drive for sure ! But my heart still goes to your Forester !

[@deankeir8088]

Been looking for this exact vehicle, to do exactly what you did. Thank you for the info on what you did🤙

[@shadedgarnet8755]

Great vid. Gonna copy this build this year. Nice and practical for what i like to do.

[@waynelang360]

That’s a Sick Ride Ashley!!! Keep it up...you’re a natural, and much nicer on the eyes than Mike. You two and Atreu make a great team. I really enjoy your videos. Take care and be well;)

[@scottwachtler3835]

Great video, the RAV4 looks great. Ashley did great and having her active in your channel could bring the to wife to watch more often.

[@kierrakallunki1879]

Thanks so much for making this video! I wanted a Rav for the gas mileage and size, but mods are hard to find compared to how much content there is for the 4runner. I'm in the same boat. Got the 2020 TRD in Lunar Rock. Looking to add door/puddle lights, the light bar, maybe ditch lights, tow bar/receiver, and net gate on the inside of the back lift gate. What forums do you guys use/post to?

[@bigeasy5881]

she needs her own channel!!! great job Ash!!!

[@MajorHolyNight]

Ashley killed it! My wife is looking at Rav4s I'm going to push her more to get one now!

[@seancote6680]

Hey Mike great video, I'm thinking of getting the same rims for my 2021 rav 4. Are you able to use the stock lug nuts or do I need to get new ones?. Plus did you reuse the stock wheel sensors or did you buy new ones. Thanks

[@donnymazinga5295]

Nicely done, Mike and Ashley! 👍🏻

[@TRDGE]

Made something awesome, awesomer

[@frankfattore989]

Very nice work, guys. Rav looks great!

[@robertbillodeaux8971]

Miss. Ashley , you did great and even though I’m not the CUV/SUV type I must say that that is one good looking ride. To the both of you, God bless and stay safe.

[@RyanAdams2012]

The rav4 looks awesome! Be careful with that trigger system! I had one on my f150 and it killed my battery multiple times. I would wake up and all of my accessory lights would be on. I didn’t want it hooked to the ignition because I have bed lights wired to it and all my gear in in the bed with a tonneau cover on. It was a disaster until I finally gave in and wired it to the ignition.

[@tacoma_jon]

Great job Ashley and Mike 🤙🏻

[@highflyer13131]

Just made a little pandemic purchase. Hopefully it supports the work you do. I grabbed some hats for me and the kids. I love the first one I bought, had to buy more. Much love and support from Brooklyn, NY.

[@simisonicblack]

This video is perfect because my wife and I have been talking about the Rav4 for her.

[@lacanthrope2000]

I'm not paid by Subaru or anything, but one thing that made us decide against a Rav4 is that the vehicle decides when to activate the AWD. It's fairly good at it, but Subaru's are all AWD all the time, so we went with the Outback.

[@BurnedAura68]

If you do plan on building one like these, just get the TRD/Adventure Trim because they are already pretty much like these minus the lights and roof racks.

[@scotteddy1468]

Great Job Ashley your car is super cool. Love the lights but I'd make some of the front lights in Amber for the snow fog or smoke they really do better

[@scotterickson6393]

Another great video. Thanks!! That wireless controller isn’t available on Amazon currently. Any other recommendations (budget friendly)?

[@henryvandeventer2457]

Ashley di great and should definitely join in on more vids. Not a huge Rav4 fan (by all accounts they are pretty good and several friends love them, just not my 1st choice) but it looks fantastic. The mods are low key and functional, something people tend to forget when they go crazy nodding their vehicles

[@PVo-1111]

I traded my 18 4runner for the new RAV4 hybrid. Been overlanding in it and love it.

[@panamerican0]

Did you raise it? Or keep it stock? Been wondering about going that route for light trails.

[@bill1.4all8]

Dude I'm lovin it👍🏼 Great Job Ash!

[@kmmx3]

Looks awesome! I love the color 👍🏻

[@labmatt7333]

Gotta make the special guest a regular! Great stuff, you don't see many rav4 mod videos.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

I can’t imagine why? Oh wait, they suck off-road. And for the same money, based on fuel costs, depreciation and purchase price you could be driving a Taco. An even have a manual transmission if you so desire.

[@williamgott4080]

@@JeepCherokeeful pretty tough to compete with the hybrids getting 40+ mpg.. and decent offroad with just a stock set up

[@eevd350z]

@@JeepCherokeeful as much as I would want a 4Runner or taco / Lexus 460s… gas prices suck! The rav4 saves me money in the long run. for long commutes. I blame Toyota for not having the best of both worlds

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

LUV THE COLOR & STILL GETTING SNOW I SEE . THE YOUNG LADY DID REALLY GREAT IN THE VIDEO SHOWING & EXPLAINING EVERYTHING YOU BOTH HAVE DONE TO HER RAV 4 . HOPEFULLY SHE'LL BE LESS SHY THE MORE SHE / YOU'LL ARE DOING IN THE FUTURE. BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

[@Rileynd17]

Damn you Mike! Now I’ve got to add some lights to mine. Thanks for making the install easy to follow.

[@TheRealJimmy831]

looks dope. Looking at some ditch lights for my 2020 Tacoma, would you recommend the KC one you have there on Ashley's Rav4?

[@Batman18805]

Great job Ashley, the Rav 4 looks badass.

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

The is one of the HARDEST Rav4 that I've seen in a long time

[@jasondolan8888]

So I remember Ashley driving the Tacoma for a few Weekenderlander episodes. Did this project get her more interested in overlanding? The RAV looks great guys, congrats on the modifications! Ashley, congrats on the sweet ride!

[@TheaudiA8man]

Great video. Awesome build. Would also love to see a video about what to put in a spouse/significant others get home bag/emergency bin.

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

How did you guys get rid of the stock wheels? I’m thinking of upgrading my Adventure’s wheels and tires but need to sell the stock wheels. Thought about going with that rack but afraid of tearing into the inner lining and everything. But really Love the mods. Great job guys.(oh and can a 3 man tent go onto that rack?)

[@GXOverland]

Slick! I’ve been keeping an eye on those!

[@jstrombo]

Question on the Prinsu rack. Did you have to remove any of the headliner to do the installation or did it bolt directly from the top?

[@sarahkelson3373]

can we see what the lights look like on :D. I have a 2019 rav4 xse hybrid blizzard white

[@itsKathySal]

Great video! What size wheels are on her tires?

[@bocaj628]

Looks great! I got an adventure trim and saving to do the same. How are you liking the new Toyo's? I plan on a lift but that might be farther down the road than wheels and tires.

[@blackackcl]

Nice to see Ashley actually talk and be in the video for more than a couple seconds. Love the Rav4 build, very clean and tasteful. Wish the wife would let me mod her vehicle lol

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@VWnerds]

Ashley seems really cool happy for you man, rav looks good

[@jjankowski76]

Looks badass. I’ve been looking to get one of these to use to out some work tools in the back and overland. Is it capable of off-roading ?how slow is slow? I’m going from a Dodge Challenger.

[@dannylalumiere6538]

Looks great. I have the 2020 TRD in the same color and i wanted to oversize the tire. I am extremely happy to see a 245 size tire wont rubb!! Also i wanted the same at3! Looks amazing. Great vidéo and please if possible, confirme me their si no rubbing at all. Sorry for the mistakes, first language is french ;)

[@justicewithers8902]

Yes! That's what I was talking about

[@MultiBambi28]

Love the rav! Super cute and tough! Ashley you killed it!

[@obviousgreyman]

Cool to see some of what you can do with a rav I’ve always though the new ones looked pretty good for a crossover.

[@rsterno]

Looking to do the same light bar on the bumper. Struggling to find that actual light. Also curious if it's bouncy being mounted to plastic or does it remain pretty steady over rough roads?

[@JimmyShot]

She’s adorable, needs to be in more videos. Good to see some gals involved in their cars and the lifestyle

[@lacanthrope2000]

Very cool build! I agree with the light bar location rationale. I've seen a lot of your EDC and get home back videos, but I'm curious about what's in the bin in the RAV. Any chance on doing a video for that?

[@phillinsey6550]

She nailed the intro! Great job. Also that Rav is suuhweeet!

[@Seattle808]

Ashley did great, thanks for sharing

[@TBLBill]

That "hope you've been well" timing was awesome.

[@philgriswold2133]

We bought a set of Open Country AT IIIs for my wife's 2012 Pathfinder about a month ago. This car doesn't have the reputation of the 4runner, but it is about the same size and this was the last year of the frame on body R51 model. As a long-time Jeep owner, I am pleasantly surprised at the capabilities of this vehicle with these tires. We live near the large Pisgah National Forest is Western NC and have spent a lot of time on forest roads and little off-shoots that generally offer much more of a challenge. I know that you're a Toyota guy, but this Pathy is doing a great job on these AT IIIs.

[@mikelee1659]

Wow beautiful. The RAV4 is cool too.

[@dougrudolph]

Ashley is my daughters favorite (as fan of Atreyu as well). She is requesting more please!

[@Efntodd]

That's pretty sweet. I'm looking for an overland setup for my paramotor adventures.

[@Susan-gr3fj]

OMG Thank you so much for sharing this and thank you Ashley for letting you modify her car! I gave up on adding beam lights to my car because 4Wheel Parts told me they needed to drill it into the hood of my car. What are some of the emergency things do you carry daily in your car or Ashley's car? Does she have an emergency bag in the car? Those battery jump starters? Thanks again for the mods!

[@SCP_001a]

Beautiful Rav4 Mods! Thank you.

[@cbhafler]

Sweet looking RAV4. It looks like Ashley was thinking of sneaking away @2:56 lol.

[@renatojlopes]

The miss did well! Thanks for sharing!

[@blownbird97]

Nice Rav and Ashley did a great job> She needs to b on more of them with you.

[@futbol1972]

I never go off reading but I really like the look of thoese beefy tires. Will thoese tires be good for just traveling on the freeway and is there any downsides of having this tires as opposed as the ones that come with the suv? Also did u lifted it? Thank u

[@silviaaristeo7839]

if you dont recommend cutting the grill, what would you recommend?

[@MiamiMattOutdoors]

Okay, that intro was adorable lol Awesome video!

[@apolloeverdeen3557]

Oooohh... Those wheels are nice! and they are 17s. Thanks for the tip y'all!

[@bradleyjohnson3068]

Ashley is adorbs. She should get her own channel. Nice job on the Rav.

[@MD-rd8vt]

Simp

[@garym51124]

I dig it...was looking at crosstreks for a daily driver with alil lift and tires...this rav4 makes my decision harder

[@biggiemartinez3561]

She did great bring her in more often and love the rav4

[@el_blaxicano2]

I have a 2018 adventure rav4 ... after seeing this I have some ideas for mine now

[@joeramirez7455]

Nice rig! Hope Ashley enjoys it!

[@kbhav8522]

I am getting a rav4 next month and live in Denver. Do you have shops you recommend that would install the prinsu roof rack?

[@Susan-gr3fj]

Hi Mike - I am getting the same rack for my 2019 Rav4 Adventure. Did you have any difficulties covering any holes in the rails? If there are any? And what did you use to cover up those holes? Also, did you use silicone to cover over the plusnuts to prevent any leakage? Thank you

[@rideBefore]

Hey I did a write up on my install over on rav4world.com > 4.5 exterior. Look for the thread called "Prinsu Install Guide". I can help you more in that thread if you need it.