Will my Prime survive these tests? - 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE

[@krishkrish77]

Thanks for risking your vehicle to explain things. Please consider making videos on explaining 1. what a traction battery is? 2. What is 12v battery? 3. What is DC-DC converter 4. What scenarios the vehicle charges 12v battery? What scenarios it doesn’t? 4. What happens when someone uses room mode? Where the power is drawn from? 5. What caused 12v battery to drain? 5. What happens when 12v battery drains completely?

[@EVDude]

Hey Krish, thanks for watching and for your feedback. If you haven't had the chance, I made several other videos where I cover some of the topics you mentionned, you can start with this one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGqUq3d9fsl-rac

[@tntills2002]

Hi, thanks for these videos. I got my Giandel inverter and cables over the weekend. But since i only expect to use this a few time per year, I'm going to add Anderson connectors (on order) so I can can easily plug and unplug the inverter. I did a test connection today and it worked like a charm. I love this!

[@EVDude]

Thanks for watching! Glad the video helped and the Anderson connectors are a great way to go! Did you also get the 1200W?

[@tntills2002]

@@EVDude Yea, wish they made a 1500, but 1200 should be good enough for most cases.

[@Hawki777]

Excellent test and thanks for the video. I actually have a DC to AC inverter (800w) sitting around, used it my old car when my daughter was baby, and needed for bottle warmer when we go for picnic or camping and no electricity around. Will set it up for next summer - just for fun.

[@EVDude]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@ryufrank]

You turned your RAV4 into a LAB4 :D Good job! I've done all kind of electronics mods in my current car, and lots of electronics upgrades here and there. So when I ordered my RAV4 Prime I decided to go all-in and get all options, so I won't feel the urge to mess around with it :)

[@EVDude]

Thanks for watching. Good choice getting the fully loaded one, you won't regret it! 😁

[@deejay2606]

Thank you for the video. I had a follow up question, what does this mean as far as installing aftermarket car audio? Is the DC/DC converter strong enough to support a sound system? Thanks!

[@EVDude]

Depends how many watts you need. At 1200W, it should be more than enough for most.

[@joebobwashington]

Hi, I noticed you said you were continuing to run tests with this system. Any updates on a longer term installation or anything you've learned (if you have continued to mess with this)? Otherwise maybe I will do some trials and see what the results are

[@EVDude]

Hey I have since sold the car unfortunately.

[@paulbarrette2557]

Toyota would not have put a cable that did not have the ratting for the amperage of the DC to DC converter. Good job

[@samvannoort7137]

Hi, thank you very much for your videos. I really like the color of your car. Is it magnetic gray metallic or is the color silver sky metallic? thanks again

[@EVDude]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. It's the Silver sky metallic with black roof. I also love it, it doesn't look that dirty when it really is. 😅

[@jeffreypotent6403]

Can you describe how to remove the full red plastic protective cover on the positive terminal of the 12V battery? Thank you!

[@EVDude]

Here's an image that I just marked where to press on the clips. Mine was already broken but this is where you need to press (Yellow arrows) to take the whole thing out : photos.app.goo.gl/nEm4jbce7d7qkBWd8

[@jeffreypotent6403]

@@EVDude Bajee, Thank you very much for the marked photo of the battery terminal cover. Jeff

[@jkljkjlkjlkjlkjlk]

The fuse is 150A so the performance will be lower

[@jkljkjlkjlkjlkjlk]

Would connect the Inverter to terminal 3C in the fuse box instead of directly to the battery. The DCDC is supplying most current to the inverter and there is no reason to go via the battery (unless the unverter shall run w/o READY mode). Terminal 3C is the connection from the DCDC converter into the fuse box (before the 150A fuse)

[@EVDude]

@@jkljkjlkjlkjlkjlk Hi, thanks for the reply and for your tips. I was actually looking for a solution to bypass the 12V battery. Do you have a picture of where the terminal 3C is? I would really like to modify my setup if I can avoid using the battery.

[@jkljkjlkjlkjlkjlk]

@@EVDude It is the large screw under the square lid (D2) at the right side of the rear fuse box. I.e, close to the battery, with a black cable pointing forward (to the DCDC-converter).

[@juanrfernandez407]

Good infornative video Bajee. My question to you is is it posable to install a second battery to this system ?

[@EVDude]

Hi thanks for watching. That is an excellent question and I was asking that myself but unfortunately I don't have the answer. Hopefully someone here will be able to answer.

[@jeffreypotent6403]

Thank you for this great update. Do you think the system can handle 1000 watt continuous load for six hours without overheating the RAV4 Prime’s internal DC to DC inverter and internal cabling? I’d like to be able to run a low power quartz heater and refrigerator for this time period In the event of a prolonged blackout. Thank you for any comments you can offer.

[@ryansbranti7564]

I would get in the car and use the heater inside the car.

[@tricklude]

So my US 2021 R4P XSE says 1500w AC at the plug in the back. Is the Canadian one max out at 1200W AC on that power outlet? I want to use a water boiler as I’m trying to take this cross country and camp. Would be so convenient to use a boiler. Thanks. And great vid!

[@EVDude]

Hey thanks for watching! In Canada, only the XSE trim with Tech package comes with the 1500W AC plug in the back. Since I don't have the Tech package (I have the XSE only ), I installed my own inverter but with a 1200W output as I did not need 1500W for my usage. Here's the video of the installation of my inverter : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4jLipuJoq2GZrc

[@atomiq911]

Hi, i just ordered my inverter for my 2017 Prius Prime, same as yours, 1200 watts, how long do you think i can run a load of lets say 810 watts? i am planning to use it to stream on twitch with my Alienware computer plus a Kapsul air condioner somtimes beacause i'd be powering a 30 feet Motorhome that i go to work at right now, i think my maximum in the wattage number would be hitting 1000 watts, sometimes some of my stream sessions can be up to 6 hours, what do you advice? and where can i just order the battery cables without having to cut them myself, i want them long and ready to go, oh and one last question is the 125 amps fuse really that necessary, what are the consequences of not using it, i dont think i will ever reach 100 amp load, at least not with the needs i have right now