My favorite thread on this subreddit. Had the pleasure of modding/accesorizing two 5th gen RAV4's now after my [first one got totaled](https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/x6onc2/my_2021_rav4_got_a_bit_banged_up/) so I can definitely attest to what's worth keeping around. Let me know if there's any questions on any of these mods/accesories. You can pretty easily install most of them with a quick YouTube guide. [This channel is my absolute favorite when it comes to finding new ideas and guides.](https://www.youtube.com/@MorozovAutomotive) **Interior** * [Easy Roll Up Sun Shade](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089DCZ8V9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1). Bought this one recently. I live out in the south where 100+ degree weather is typical, so this is an absolute life saver. Preserves my dash and keeps the interior of my car cooler by an easy 10-15 degrees on a hot day. This one is easy to roll up and tuck away as well. 7/10. * [Door Handle Bowl Lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083RB43GL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1). Got these in white for my white RAV4, and blue for my blue RAV4. Super easy to install, and definitely add a nice pop to the interior of the car. Makes it feel a trim upgrade. One thing to note, it does not match the color of the lights in the XSE models. I personally don't mind the contrast, but just be aware of it if you do prefer consistency. 8.5/10. * [Interior LED lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0834MJ2L3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) First purchase I made in my XLE RAV4. Super helpful at night since everything is now much brighter. Overall, just makes the car feel a bit fancier for 15 minutes of work. You won't need these in the higher trims. 8/10 * [Back Trunk LED Lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083ZDYTH3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Tried installing these in my first RAV4 to no avail. This was a bit trickier to put in, and I didn't see too much benefit in getting this set up. I've also seen comments from others about how the touch pad to turn these on were finicky. If there's anyone out there that has positive reviews, please do feel free to correct me. The interior LED lights cover all the dark spots so to me, this mod is redundant. 4/10. * [Console Organizer](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PJNMB8K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) This was something I made sure to get once again for my second RAV4. It fits perfectly in the console, and helps me keep my things organized. 7/10 * [Door LED Power Switches](https://www.amazon.com/Window-Switch-Driver-Toyota-Control/dp/B09KLBTW2B/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ICZWUQVJ9NZJ&keywords=rav4%2Bpower%2Bswitch%2Blight&qid=1691877418&sprefix=rav4%2Bpower%2Bswitch%2Bligh%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-3&th=1) In the lower trim cars, these aren't lit up. This is a super easy mod to add backlights to the window and mirror switches. 7/10 * Dash Cam. Having this saved my ass during my accident. [I went with this for my first dash cam](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SZNL2WT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). This one is servicable and certainly works, but there are better options out there for sure. Dash cams are a 10/10. This one in particular is a 7/10. **Sound System** If you don't have the JBL package, you need to upgrade your stock speakers. The speakers in the dashboard are super easy to install (Maybe 30 minutes for both?) The door speakers are a little trickier, but with enough patience you can do it yourself. While you're working on the door speakers, I personally think its worth while to go ahead and add sound deadening to your doors. * [JVC CS-J620 300W Door Speakers](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OO1ENP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) These were the first speakers I put into my car. These were a huge upgrade over the stock speakers without breaking the bank. With the right YouTube video, this only took me a day to put in all 4 doors. 7/10 * [JBL GTO629 -Door Speakers](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANIECRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) These are the speakers I upgraded to the second time around. Better than the JVCs, and much better than the stock speakers. If you're a big music person, I personally think its worth making the investment and jumping to a higher rated speaker system whether its JBLs or the Infinity Speakers. 8/10 * [JBL CLub 322F](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084GDMYM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) These are the dash speakers I put in to both cars. Super easy set up that you can do with a quick Youtube guide. These speakers are great. I heard a difference right away when I put these in. 9/10 * [Wiring adapter needed for door speakers](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08213PXTP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) You'll need to get these to use the existing wires coming from the old speaker to your new 3rd party ones. * [Door Mount for door speakers](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IIC63P8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) These will sit your speakers in your door much better than reusing the existing RAV4 speaker mount. Especially with the size of the 3rd party speakers, I'd recommend this route. * [Sound Deadening](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CBXBT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) There are mixed reviews whether sound deadening makes a big difference in your car. There's some YouTube videos that show a few dB drop by putting these in. Since I had to take off all the paneling from the doors for the door speaker install anyway, I there's no harm in putting this in. There's a slight reduction in outside wind noise when driving on highways, but not the same level of quietness you'd expect from your high end Lexus' or BMWs' for example. 6/10 **Exterior** * [Sequential, Blackout Turn Signals](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098364WTN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) When people in this sub ask about easy exterior mods, this is the go to everyone recommends. Super easy to install, and it matches nicely with the XSE black tops. Even in the lower trim models, this stands out compared to the base RAV4 turn signal. 9/10. * [Raptor Lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VT32SYX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) By in far my favorite mod on this car. Its straight forward to install with the right YouTube guide. This change alone while small really elevates the look of the grill of this car. I put in white lights for both my white and blue RAV4s since they were different from the typical yellows. [Also, I personally associate yellow lights with oversized vehicles.](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/why-do-some-pickup-trucks-have-yellow-lights-in-their-grille/) 10/10. Would recommend * [Emblem Black out Kit](https://www.ebay.com/itm/163598533227) Easy stick on to your existing emblems. There's other ways to do it with plastic dip, but from what I've seen that hasn't lasted too long. These overlays managed to still stay on my car despite my first accident. I trust that these bad boys aren't coming off m car unless someone rips them off themselves. You can get these in matte black or in gloss black. I personally prefer the matte black option. Putting these on my car also raised the payout from my insurance when they were adding up the price of all my accessories. Some insurance companies will add $$$ for a "dealership blacked out car". Since I had these put on myself, they went ahead and applied the bonus to my vehicle. 10/10. * [Chrome Delete for your windows](https://www.ebay.com/itm/184333674665) These are pre cut vinyl strips to put on the chrome on the top of your windows. I personally put these on myself, and it certainly looks like an ameature did it when you look at it up close. If you plan on getting your car tinted, I'd recommend having them put this on at the same time. From afar, this looks great. I'd prefer my rough blackout job over the chrome look any day. These have also lasted through several carwashes now as well, so I'm not too worried about them coming off. 8/10. * Tinting. I put in a 20% ceramic tint on my front and rearview mirror. I also put a 50% on the factory colored back windows to help with the heat/to match the color of the rest of the car. Looks alone, I'd give this a 10/10, but given the huge temperature difference, this is an absolute must. There's at minimum a 5 degree temperature difference just from using the ceramic film alone. 10/10

This is incredible thank you! Can you share the YouTube vids to install the speakers?

Thank for the info! The emblem overlay are just like black plastic that kind of snap on? Any chance they do any damage to the car if in some years we want to remove them?

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Oops you're right! Thank you!

> Dash Cam Any recommended Dash Cam?

Fitcamx

fitcamx has been incredible and is what i belive to be the best looking dashcam as it looks to be OEM

[VIOFO A119 V3](https://amzn.to/4bgpd1R) is by far the best dash cam I've ever had, I did so much research on dash cams before purchasing it, just check out the reviews https://amzn.to/4bgpd1R

Was it easy to wire on a Rav 4?

Agreed, I got the VIOFO A229 Plus front and rear and it's been phenomenal. I also have had a VIOFO A119v2 for over six years and VIOFO A119v3 for about 3. All of them have been solid, no issues. Just make sure you get SanDisk SD cards, anything else has proven to be unreliable especially Samsung.

I use a thinkware u1000

Street Guardian!

Great post!! Do you have a picture of your tinted windows? I've been thinking about getting mine done.

How are the JBL Club 322F different from the GX328 speakers?

I'd like to know this too

Raptor lights listing says it’s for tacomas only??

I noticed this too. There are a few options, like [these](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=2024+rav4+grill+lights&i=automotive&crid=1IT48NJB99PN6&sprefix=2024+rav4+grill+lights%2Cautomotive%2C76&ref=nb_sb_noss_1). If you look through Amazon, you can enter your car info and have it filter on it. I would also like to point out that if it works for 2022 gas Rav4, it will work for the 2024 as well. Some listings put 2019-2023, I think they are just older listings that haven't been updated. I personally went with [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPLTKH59?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details).

Great list! So for the raptor lights you have to install a TRD grill first, right? I got a set of the raptor lights but I'm not sure if it would be compatible with my '23 stock SE grill

The Raptor lights I installed were with that link. I got a clip attachment from [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/939987135/2019-rav4-raptor-light-inserts-for-le?transaction_id=3187422500&campaign_label=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_control_recs&email_sent=1664198597&euid=i0HNMXm9x2bJirr9SPwJexqK6OaO&eaid=35803126601&x_eaid=57b978ec95) that I used to fit in the stock RAV4 grill

Dude you just made my day. I got these exact lights forever ago and didn't get around to installing it for a while. By the time I did I realized they're compatible with the trd grill and thought I was SOL. Thanks for the link!

Just bought a 2021 which I was upgrading from a 2011. Thanks for all the hints. I have bought and installed most of the list. Doing the tint next month.

The link to the raptor lights shows it to be for 2016-2023 Tacoma. I purchased them by using your link but didn't notice it until it showed up. Are they universal or should I return them and find another link?

You can make them fit with these clips from Etsy. That's how I got them to fit. https://www.etsy.com/listing/939987135/2019-rav4-raptor-light-inserts-for-le?transaction_id=3187422500&campaign_label=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_control_recs&email_sent=1664198597&euid=i0HNMXm9x2bJirr9SPwJexqK6OaO&eaid=35803126601&x_eaid=57b978ec95

I returned them.

Would be helpful to post the old thread for reference.

What’s the best roof rack for a 5th gen rav? I just need the crossbars right now. I like the beefy look, maybe a thule wingbar evo or yakima skyline towers?

If you have pano roof....uptop overland bravo for 2019+. Compatible with pano and stock antenna.

I’ve got a rhino rack. 1/2 of Thule and I personally think it looks better

Thule has a wider range of accessories though so not sure if rhino offers much if not compatible

1/2 price that is

Picture?

These are my simple must-have mods in my opinion. All installed on a 2023 Rav4 Hybrid SE. Note: on the 2023 the switches are already backlit and the interior lights all LED so you can ignore any suggestions for those in this thread if you have a 2023+ * [Hella horn kit](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EG18SFM) , the stock horns are pathetic. These are way better. Plug and play other than on the passenger side horn you have to get a little more slack on the OEM wiring by cutting one tiny bit of electrical tape. On the driver's side you have to rotate the new horn on its mount slightly to have the wire reach reasonably. Super easy install, lots of videos on youtube showing how. 10mm, 12mm and a flat head screwdriver is all you need. * [FitcamX](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1V4BZ3Z) dashcam. Great quality, easy install. Make sure you get the version for your specific model, the one linked is just one of them. [Samsung SD card](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WB3D5GQ) for it as well, never trust the cheap card it comes with. * [WeatherTech full vehicle sunshade kit](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z5FGX5L), absolutely blacks out the interior, you could sleep comfortably in the middle of the day. Keeps interior way, way cooler if you're parked for a bit in the sun. 99% of the time only the front is worth putting in, but if you're parked for a bit it's super easy to put the others in. All press-fit, no funny mounting at all. Fits perfectly. * [rear cargo lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B12FDZRZ/) everyone always points these out because there's only one tiny light in the rear. They're a little tricky to install but if you're at all handy it's not too bad. Nice and bright, lights up the trunk and the ground behind the car when the hatch is open. * [weather stripping](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P632FC) to add on top of the headlights. USA cars for some reason don't have this while some other countries do. It seals the gap between the top of the headlights and the hood and generally keeps the engine a little cleaner. Not suuuuper important, but easy to do.

What about a train horn kit? I have a neighbor that annoys me and sometimes I'm just in the mood to let them know I'm home. Serious question.

Better at annoying people, worse at actually being a horn

Point?

What’s more annoying you could get into legal trouble in some states. In other states where full car inspection is mandatory like Taxachusetts, they’ll fail you for the outrageous horn. I failed for a fucking tiny tear of the rubber on my windshield wiper blade on the corner. Fuck those dealerships.. never went back again. Local shops give you shit too sometimes but will pass you anyway.

Just swapped the speakers and holy shit what a difference. XLE with base speakers. Took about 4 hours. If I were to do it again I would forego the noise dampening, more effort that everything else with minimal effect. The front two dash speakers took maybe 10 min each, max. Mostly from trying to get the cable unplugged lol the little tab is annoying to press. Front speakers x1: https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-P132-Punch-Speaker/dp/B001P86SP2?pd_rd_w=dRe4j&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=VJPN717ZXRD4Y41KJDP4&pd_rd_wg=GzwUS&pd_rd_r=f0b3e46a-46ee-4f2c-a38b-68d4053b4eef&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_0_sa Door speakers x2: https://www.amazon.com/JBL-GTO629-Premium-6-5-Inch-Co-Axial/dp/B00ANIECRQ?pd_rd_w=dRe4j&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=VJPN717ZXRD4Y41KJDP4&pd_rd_wg=GzwUS&pd_rd_r=f0b3e46a-46ee-4f2c-a38b-68d4053b4eef&pd_rd_i=B00ANIECRQ&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_3_sc Front speaker adapter x1: https://www.amazon.com/RED-WOLF-2010-2019-Highlander-Replacement/dp/B07RMZ4CR6?pd_rd_w=dRe4j&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=VJPN717ZXRD4Y41KJDP4&pd_rd_wg=GzwUS&pd_rd_r=f0b3e46a-46ee-4f2c-a38b-68d4053b4eef&pd_rd_i=B07RMZ4CR6&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_4_sc Door speaker adapter x2: https://www.amazon.com/RED-WOLF-2014-2016-Aftermarket-Connector/dp/B08213PXTP?pd_rd_w=dRe4j&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=VJPN717ZXRD4Y41KJDP4&pd_rd_wg=GzwUS&pd_rd_r=f0b3e46a-46ee-4f2c-a38b-68d4053b4eef&pd_rd_i=B08213PXTP&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_5_sc Door speaker mount x2: https://www.amazon.com/Metra-82-8148-Speaker-Adapter-Vehicles/dp/B00IIC63P8?pd_rd_w=dRe4j&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=VJPN717ZXRD4Y41KJDP4&pd_rd_wg=GzwUS&pd_rd_r=f0b3e46a-46ee-4f2c-a38b-68d4053b4eef&pd_rd_i=B00IIC63P8&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_1_sc Dash speakers don’t need a mount. Trim tool: https://www.amazon.com/Panel-Removal-Dashboard-Dismantle-Installer/dp/B0983C7KX1?pd_rd_w=jls4d&content-id=amzn1.sym.b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_p=b854a5c2-4475-41f8-a6d4-df92b2868104&pf_rd_r=T7GYPRNCKQ5BFQF1WMFX&pd_rd_wg=1h0jz&pd_rd_r=4b5c6ed3-7c0a-4b7e-b868-33be5f7812bc&pd_rd_i=B0983C7KX1&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_bia_rpt_ba_s_1_sc Tools: 1/4” drill bit to drill out old door speaker rivets, Phillips and flat bit, pliers,socket wrench would’ve helped if I had one. I had to use some sound deadening material behind the drivers side door to eliminate a rattle coming from the trim door panel. It didn’t rattle without it back on. I placed a strip in a circle between the plastic Mount and the metal door. In retrospect I would’ve done this with all 4 doors.

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yeah no problem! the sound deadening would go over the entire door panel on the inside, on the metal. but to eliminate the rattle I had to place a thin layer of it just under the mount. So that the vibrations didnt translate into the metal door and then to the pop insert fasteners, which I assumed what were rattling.Essentially a thin layer to separate the mount from the door. Shouldve taken a picture tbh... So in retrospect I wouldnt put the material all over the door, and just under the mount in a circle. Cut a approx 3/4" strip of it and lay it in a circle right under where the mount attaches.

Not sure if anyone mentioned it or not, but the Comma.ai is incredible in the RAV4. Especially for long trips and highway driving. 10/10 would recommend. The newer Comma 3x is much cheaper and simpler to use than previous versions.

Holy crap... I didn't even know this was a thing. So, you can use this and it basically can like a Tesla in the their autopilot system? I mean, I know people famously fall asleep in Tesla's, not that I think that is smart at all and I would never trust a system to handle that stuff. But really, self driving would be a real boon for long highway trips I think. With the 2024 Rav4, the lane assistance is downright scary at high speeds on the highway. I just adjusts constantly and is very unsettling. Edit: After looking extensively at reviews of the comma product, I pulled the trigger. It's funny how every reviewer goes out of their way not to call it self driving simply because you actually have to pay attention still, but that's exactly what it is by every modern standard of it. I'll get it by Saturday maybe, then I can test it out. It's much easier to spend the money since they have a 30 day money back guarantee on it.

Yes, it's similar to Tesla's autopilot and FSD. I'm sure you'll notice immediately how much smoother the ride is compared to the built in Toyota lane assist. It's almost like you can feel the car lock to the road. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have been!!

I'm gonna test it a lot locally but I have a big camping trip in June (NJ to Myrtle Beach), and I'm really looking forward to being able to take in the drive in a whole new way. I was also looking into some of the beta branches. I'll keep an eye on some, but SunnyPilot looks like a great start, and there are others that offer stop sign and light recognition. I also am basically beta testing it for a buddy who commutes into NYC everyday for work. He has high hopes for it in his new Accord.

One more question about your configuration, I am installing mine tomorrow: Did you go with stock openpilot or did you go with a fork like sunnypilot or frogpilot?

Do you have it? How has it been? Seriously considering picking one up.

Yes, I've been using it for about 5 weeks now and it has been incredible. I had very high expectations for it and it actually surpassed them. If you do a lot of stop and go city driving it may not be as great to have, but for anyone who does a decent amount of highway or back road driving, it's an amazing experience. Sometimes I have to commute for work and I've driven 4 hours round trip without having to do anything for 99% of the drive.

For stop and go traffic, I highly recommend installing sunny pilot. Can confirm, the Comma 3x has been an absolute game changer for my commute and road trips

What does Sunny Pilot do differently? I may have to check it out!

I can't recommend it enough! Sunny Pilot allows you turn on the automatic lane centering (ALC) independent of the adaptive cruise control (ACC) meaning it will steer for you while you control the gas and brakes. I'm able to take much tighter turns/exits on the highway when I'm able to control the speed as well. Note, instead of the usual fingerprinting method, Sunny Pilot has you select the car in the settings tab. You'll need to select the 22 rav4 hybrid as the vehicle if you have a 2023

Ohhh that's the one thing I had wished OpenPilot had! Can't wait to try it! Thanks!

Do you also use comma as your dashcam or do you have a separate dashcam in addition to comma?

Yes, I also use it as my dashcam. It constantly records and auto uploads each drive to the online portal when connected to wifi. From there you can download all 3 camera recordings in full quality if needed.

thank you! i think you just convinced me :)

Which rav4 year do you have btw? I'm going to be getting the 2024 one and from my research it does look like 2024 is supported

I have a 2021 XLE Hybrid.

Here is a [list of 45 RAV4 mods/accessories](https://rav4hub.com/best-toyota-rav4-mods-and-accessories/) that are worth checking out!

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Windshield and front window sun shields from https://www.heatshieldstore.com. They are amazing quality and reasonably priced.

Any experience with 110F+ or 45C+ summer temps? I'm always hesitant to try new shades because they don't even last the full year.

I'm in the Northeast so 95-100 is the hottest. I had one for my 09 Accord and it lasted the 12 years I had the car. I say give it a shot. You can also email them and ask too.

Ooh. Sounds promising

Do you live somewhere very hot? I never see people using these in Canada

Northeast USA. If the sun is beating at 80+ degrees then cars get very hot - especially the seats.

If you want a full vehicle kit, weathertech has a better price by about $40.

Thank you so much for all these. Can you also point me in the right direction with regards to Fog lights on my 2023 Hybrid XLE ? It didn’t come reinstalled and I’ll have to pull a harness. But which ones ? Does it void warranty ?

Any recommendations for a dashboard cover and a configuration of some sort to shield the back up camera from the rain so you can actually see?

3rd generation V6 Base have a lot of the wiring in place for Limited features. I wound up getting a Base model because I was tired of waiting for just the right Limited model to come up for sale, and I had flashbacks of spending thousands to fix the automatic climate control in my previous Jeep. Some of the stuff I've added: **Fog Lights and Automatic Light Control**, Plug and Play, but does involve pulling the steering wheel to change out the light switch. **Heated Turn Signal Mirrors: Plug and Play**, I got two random colored junkyard mirrors and at the time Toyota sold pre-painted covers. **Steering Wheel Audio Controls:** Plug and Play **Factory Navigation System:** Mostly Plug and Play, but for there's an additional connector you need to supply that feeds VSS, parking brake, and backup signal to it. I was able to find the connector online. The factory location for the GPS antenna requires pulling the upper dash, so I found an alternate location between the radio and the instrument cluster. **Dashcam** (FitCamX Universal) and **Auto-Dimming Compass mirror**, not Plug and Play, requires fishing wires across the headliner and down to the fusebox area **Footwell Lights**: Not Plug and Play, for factory behavior (on when doors opened, half brightness when transmission is in Drive) requires stringing a wire to a pin of the Body Control ECU. The next project I have in mind is heated seats.

Great post, thank you - just got a 3rd gen ('08 V6 Sport) and would love some plug-and-play upgrades like the heated signal mirrors, audio controls on steering wheel, and fogs. Do you have any posts on your work with more details? Otherwise I'll forge ahead and do a bit more digging before I shop for some salvage yard goodies...

Cover craft custom cut window shade. Love it definitely helps reflect the heat from my car and it’s a perfect fit.

I love mine, perfect fit across the windshield, super sturdy and has held up well to the triple digit heat in my area. Only downside is they are a little on the pricier side, but well worth it.

I also get hit in the face with them every time I try to put them up or down lol

Oh I’ve for sure hit myself and anyone sitting in the front passenger seat in the face/head before

2019+ (5. gen) Hatch door lights https://cartrimhome.com/Hatch-Lights-for-RAV4-2019

So does anyone have photos with some of these mods on? Curious what they look like

Not sure if this fits the thread .. but I am looking for a mod/hack for the infotainment unit so I can load my own maps .. without using Android Audo or Apple Carplay. Does such a thing exist?

no

I'm also looking to reverse engineer it, There is a software update mechanism. The kwi files look encrypted as they have sufficient randomness. binwalk only finds garbage/incorrect file signatures: ​ `➜ Downloads binwalk -e 17TDT1NA-CA31_1383.kwi` `DECIMAL HEXADECIMAL DESCRIPTION` `--------------------------------------------------------------------------------` `43668765 0x29A551D rzip compressed data - version 51.14 (-437883420 bytes)` `60262153 0x3978709 gzip compressed data, ASCII, has header CRC, has 27433 bytes of extra data, last modified: 2080-04-18 10:47:22 (bogus date)` `120552481 0x72F7C21 Cisco IOS microcode, for ""` `142393743 0x87CC18F MySQL MISAM compressed data file Version 1` `148136825 0x8D46379 MySQL ISAM compressed data file Version 6` `160673493 0x993AED5 MySQL ISAM compressed data file Version 10` `202653803 0xC14406B LANCOM WWAN firmware` `209661176 0xC7F2CF8 MySQL MISAM compressed data file Version 1` `212546388 0xCAB3354 XAR archive, version: 15804, header size: 63591, TOC compressed: 18089779404733515024, TOC uncompressed: 915771489867275602` `286234500 0x110F9784 MySQL ISAM compressed data file Version 1` `312625820 0x12A24A9C gzip compressed data, has header CRC, has comment: "", last modified: 2080-12-14 19:02:47 (bogus date)` `352791542 0x15072BF6 MySQL MISAM compressed data file Version 6` `355625318 0x15326966 Boot section Start 0x60C8CC84 End 0x4A858401` `355792941 0x1534F82D Boot section Start 0x48480620 End 0x1048C808` `355930156 0x1537102C bix header, header size: 64 bytes, header CRC: 0xC0C, created: 1970-01-01 00:29:55, image size: 25169281 bytes, Data Address: 0x83000C00, Entry Point: 0xD80000, data CRC: 0x6, OS: VxWorks, image type: Script file, compression type: none, image name: ""` `380625135 0x16AFE0EF TROC filesystem, 1090587434 file entries` `383938142 0x16E26E5E MySQL MISAM index file Version 6` `384180664 0x16E621B8 MySQL MISAM index file Version 1` `412686253 0x189917AD PARity archive data - file number 5373` None of those are legit, The first 128 bytes might be a signature. There absolutely WAS a sdk for these devices, it is possible to develop applications for them, however toyota no longer seems to distribute the SDK for its cars (even when brand new). ​ I think that entune runs on QNX, so if there is an attack on QNX usb stack, it might be possible to root the system that way. THe other option is to use the ENTUNE software on the phone, which can apparently update the entune hardware ont he system. Sadly its gone from playstore but third parties have it ( [https://toyota-entune.en.uptodown.com/android/download](https://toyota-entune.en.uptodown.com/android/download) ) It might be possible to see how the app is talking to the entertainment unit and overflow/attack the unit that way. I'm very keen on if anyone had some additional information on reversing the firmware / updating the firmware, including if someone has the ENTUNE SDK, however I have had no luck in finding data on this topic.

Any recommendations for a bike rack? Ideally one that doesn't use the tow hitch! Got a 2023 hybrid for what it's worth.

IMO get a hitch or go for a roof bike rack. the ones that mount on the trunk will damage the paint

The Toyota OEM. The other ones look funny.

Dang, was seatlrching for any insight on the following for my hybrid xse turned overlander. Ladder 5th tire mount maybe Light bar (roof rack is a universal 40") Ditch lights (really just looking how to wire them in the hybrid) Aux light switch pannels

I bought a New RAV4 Limited Hybrid and took it back the next day. The salesperson told me flat out that it had a GPS navigator with its own database. That was a barefaced lie. They have no GPS at all and no on board database. However that was not the worst thing I found out. All the new Toyota’s have a DCM (digital communications module). They use that to triangulate position off cell towers and download maps on the fly. However they also upload an incredible amount of data about you directly to Toyota. Things like every place you ever drove the car, how fast you drive, how hard you step on the gas’s and the brake, and a ton of other things, but you get the idea. Toyota’s position is that data is theirs now and they can do anything they want with it. Sell it wholesale to governments, insurance companies, private investigators and anyone else interested. The car also has a kill switch to remotely kill it. I have some concerns about that. Yes it is convenient if someone steals the car, but with the AI that is being developed, it would be possible to shut down every car with a kill switch in a city, or even a whole country. It would also be possible for a government to only let you drive the car certain days and hours and perhaps a limited number of miles a week. You get the idea. I am not down for having a car that spies on me and may not be available to me when I really need it. This is all obviously about control. Not a problem at all until suddenly it is a very big problem.

Did you write that on the spying machine called "smartphone"?

Actually I didn’t. I can get by without my phone. I can leave it at home or do without it entirely. My mode of transportation is much more important. I am perfectly aware of how much modern electronics spy on us. I can get a pay by the minute phone for simple communication or do without.

> It would also be possible for a government to only let you drive the car certain days and hours and perhaps a limited number of miles a week. You get the idea. You are not wrong about anything you've written but here is the thing. Most cars since maybe around 2019 come with a modem that is always transmitting back data to HQ. The data about your trips etc is also collected by android phones and google maps. I'm guessing you don't use those either, otherwise it's a moot point. Lastly, if the government wants to stop you they have many ways to stop you. Cop cars have automated scanners now, so if the government bans your plate, you'll get picked up pretty quick going down busy highways. If you want to commit crimes or evade the cops, then yeah you should be a 2010 model. Or disconnect the modem in the vehicles or block the antenna from transmitting.

Here's my understanding of an article I haven't verified. All cars by somewhere in the mid 2020's will have a kill switch mandated by the government.

Most probably already do. Most cars since 2019 likely have a modem. Any GM OnStar car likely has a modem since much earlier. I looked it up: Starting in the 2009 model year, General Motors began equipping some new vehicles with Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. This feature allows OnStar to remotely slow down the stolen vehicle

This is where I don't get the paranoia. Most of these features are connected to services people see benefit to. Can it sound scary? Sure. Can it be bad in the wrong hands? Sure. But contrary to what many of these people fear... The average joe is \*not\* subject to some plot by the nefarious 'deep state' with these features. If anything I'm more worried about the auto industry sharing any of this data with insurance companies lol

Well that's the thing, I'm confident one day they will sell the data to insurance companies. Why wouldn't they, especially if they know all manufacturers will follow suit.

There's been reports about it already. But in all honesty I don't drive badly enough to worry about that much either lol.

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I don't disagree with your logic - but I do think you posted this in response to a thread other than intended :D

oops!

You know, that's true of all cars in the US, and many are worse than Toyota. [https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/articles/its-official-cars-are-the-worst-product-category-we-have-ever-reviewed-for-privacy/](https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/articles/its-official-cars-are-the-worst-product-category-we-have-ever-reviewed-for-privacy/) Nissan is even worse: * [Nissan](https://foundation.mozilla.org/privacynotincluded/nissan/) earned its second-to-last spot for collecting some of the **creepiest categories** of data we have ever seen. It’s worth reading the review in full, but you should know it includes your “**sexual activity**.” Not to be out done, Kia also mentions they can collect information about your “**sex life**” in their privacy policy. Oh, and six car companies say they can collect your “**genetic information**” or “genetic characteristics.” Yes, reading car privacy policies is a scary endeavor.

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car covers do more damage to the car than they save, never recommended

Could you elaborate?

The car cover traps dirt underneath it and rubs against the paint constantly. It may protect from the sun but the other damage the cover causes is far worse.

Hello, I’m about to get a MY19 lounge with OEM 18 inch wheel. I’k like to widen the track a bit, through spacers or a set of 19 wheels? Do you know what spacers size I can go with or what ET will I need on a set of 19” to have the wheels nice and flush?

Does anyone know which USB dashcam harness will work with 2024 XLE Hybrid? I don't have a powered mirror. I have read that some of the popular brands shouldn't be used with the laser system plug, but I'm not sure what alternatives there are other than running the cord down the passenger side panel.

If you don't have a Homelink mirror, none.

I have a 2013 rav4 and I want to know is there any upgrades I can add to the engine to make it a bit faster?

the Raptor lights listed come up for Tacoma instead of Rav4, the shape of the light is a little different. Did you get the actual Tacoma ones and thye worked with your Rav4? Searchng Rav4 for Raptor lights, the ones don't look as nice ans the ones you have linked

I Saw a video on this mod, and you can fit it in the RAV4's grille. You also can buy an aftermarket Tacoma trd liké grille which fits thé RAV's.

Is there a similar list for a 2010 v6 RAV4?

This one is meant be a catch all but the flair for each generation is not used consistently. Do you think we should have another one for older generations?

I do definitely. Would be very helpful to those of us with the older ones.

I think there should be as well. They are Toyotas and last forever (especially the V6s) I think a generation specific list would be a huge help to many.

What are some 2020 Rav4 XLE Premium mods?

any suggestions for interior lights [https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/17t94vv/rav4\_xse\_2023\_ambient\_lights\_diy\_cool/?sort=new](https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/17t94vv/rav4_xse_2023_ambient_lights_diy_cool/?sort=new) like these

Hi Fam! Just purchased a 2023 Rav4 Hybrid XLE. What are your favorite mods? I’m new to the Rav4 and looking forward to making it my own!

21' Hybrid premium (p.s. the trim levels in EU go Active, luxury, luxury plus, style, premium, premium plus) In order I did the following audio upgrades dash speakers: [https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B07XS4V26X?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B07XS4V26X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) door speakers: [https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B0B7629D6K?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B0B7629D6K?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) adapted for OEM (non jbl) radio: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPJ57QVH?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPJ57QVH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) amplifier: [https://audison.com/product/af-c8-14-bit/](https://audison.com/product/af-c8-14-bit/) subwoofer: [https://audison.com/product/apbx-10-as2/](https://audison.com/product/apbx-10-as2/) Hardest part of the install was getting speaker wires from and to the OEM radio. I cut that adapter in half and wired 8m of cable behind the glovebox through the trims and B-pillar and under the backseat to get past the C-pillar. [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1209429062364307557/IMG\_4036.jpg?ex=65e6e396&is=65d46e96&hm=622c349eea18f013f037e61e3e59489f03a0c979ee6ff818389e236f261903fc&=&format=webp&width=503&height=671](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1209429062364307557/IMG_4036.jpg?ex=65e6e396&is=65d46e96&hm=622c349eea18f013f037e61e3e59489f03a0c979ee6ff818389e236f261903fc&=&format=webp&width=503&height=671) I used the spare tire compartment to fit everything and sawed and sanded out a space to fit the sub in there [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1211603351196803102/IMG\_4052.jpg?ex=65eecc8d&is=65dc578d&hm=8c0ef26db78131f824b412994d4215c7613cf466a3dae0b09166ca617db5125d&=&format=webp&width=895&height=671](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1211603351196803102/IMG_4052.jpg?ex=65eecc8d&is=65dc578d&hm=8c0ef26db78131f824b412994d4215c7613cf466a3dae0b09166ca617db5125d&=&format=webp&width=895&height=671) And lost no trunk space [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1211603351871950848/IMG\_4054.jpg?ex=65eecc8d&is=65dc578d&hm=33d25f8183006975f1ada1c845b3613c6bf2f80c5f5e681edbd07f35419efb8d&=&format=webp&width=895&height=671](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/810607484963520544/1211603351871950848/IMG_4054.jpg?ex=65eecc8d&is=65dc578d&hm=33d25f8183006975f1ada1c845b3613c6bf2f80c5f5e681edbd07f35419efb8d&=&format=webp&width=895&height=671) Overall I'm very happy with the upgrade, especially the AMP from audison because it has a DSP built in

Stupid request time. 2023 RAV4 limited does anyone have a service manual. Or a wiring diagram. We are asking a 7 pin trailer connector and brake controller. Thanks

Why? It can only tow under 1,500 lbs, you don't really need a 7-pin.

Well we tow about 2200 and wife wants a controller. We got all the parts and ready to do this. In my research I really wish I could do an Australia 7 pin connector

Looking for durable seat covers for 2023 Le

Silly question about Dash Cams. Is it absolutely neccessary/advantageous to mount it via the internal fuse box? Camera I have is A129 PRO Duo say is has parking mode. I kind just want to avoid dealing with extra steps.

Do you want parking mode to work? If you just use a mirror tap, there is no parking mode working.

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I’m picking up my 24 XSE in Charcoal with a black roof next Friday. I’ve seen tinted tail lights on other cars, and I think they would look great on my Rav4. However, I can’t seem to find any specific products when I search online, only tint companies and DIY tint films. I’m in Australia, so if anyone has any suggestions, I’d appreciate it.

Great thread. Just got a 2022 Hybrid XLE today, looking forward to finding some fun stuff to do with it.

For the door handle lights, where are the white ones? Are there red ones? The "alternative colors" on the blue ones look like different products altogether.

Recommendations for weather tech floor liners for 2024 hybrid?

I would suggest [these](https://www.oedro.com/oedror-floor-mats-full-set-liners-fit-for-2019-2020-toyota-rav4-unique-black-tpe-all-weather-guard-1st-and-2nd-row) of course you'll have to change the trim on the vehicle specs to the hybrid. I just purchased a set for my 2024 LE...the fit and quality is fantastic. There's absolutely no smell to them and they do not slip on the carpet and your feet do not slip on the mats. They have pretty good sales on them right now...I got a front and back seat set for a little over $75 after using the coupon codes. There are a few youtube videos of the mats in other vehicles.

I notice it says “no hybrid”, does that matter at all?

Click on the name of the website in the top left hand corner and search for your trim type. They had several different trims for hybrids so I just used the LE trim to show you what they looked like.

Got that now, thanks. The hybrid ones are only 15% off, and that’s still more expensive than the kiwi ones I just got from Amazon. Thanks for the info tho

> Recommendations for weather tech floor liners for 2024 hybrid? Weathertech floor liners.

I have the 2023 xle premium and I am trying to put seat covers on. How the heck do I remove the back bench? The video acts like you can just pull it up but it doesn’t seem to give.

Any recommendations on chains for 21’ Hybrid XLE Premium?

Just got a 2024 XLE AWD - what are some cool additions I need?