Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for your positive comment and thank you for watching!

I did find that I could reach the bottle holders that are in the rear side doors. I wouldnt want to put a cup in there but a can or bottle does work.

Thank you! Hopefully the videos are getting better and more entertaining

I havent filmed that. THey seem adequate. I think the XSE with the Premium package has adaptive headlights that turn when the steering wheel turns.

…Always wondered what adaptive headlights meant

comma ai self driving addon does not (yet) work with the new Toyotas 2021. There is a CAN-BUS checksum error. Please refer: www.reddit.com/r/rav4prime/comments/ikb3fa/tick_toc_wondering_how_fast_someone_will_fix_this/

I only just heard about it after buying this prime. Like Teran says I guess it doesnt work yet. But its very expensive and I dont need it that bad.

I heard that its not a problem with Android. That sucks. Its a big problem on road trips.

From the outside it will still open, thats how I got in. But there isnt a button on the inside to get out. I want to add a button.

…Wow…even a car trunk has a safety pull latch. Could get out the side back door, but would be a pain in the ass

I don't own prime, but I've researched this myself and yes you can tow a 2000lbs camper, and yes you need a brake controller.

@@Pandash1 Thanks.. I'm probably going to go a little lighter (around 1800 lbs).. but appreciate your feedback !!

I don’t know. Haven’t tried but I need to

..What is a “traction battery”???…. and “shore power connection??”..

Its not there. Ive heard people say its under a plastic panel that you have to pop off and then move another piece of plastic but I havent seen it. Either way, its not easy.

Check out my other playlists. I built 2 range extending trailers that had batteries in them. Only 2 in the world. The trailer I bought was just an empty battery case but its still very cool. A friend made it and I had to have it.

I’m considering selling this one if I can find an XSE

@@JamesKlafehn are you still planning on selling it? I’m interested!

@@ahmedsakib001 I would but Id prefer to wait until the end of this year. I am waiting for a Cybertruck

Did you ever get that cyber truck? I feel like that's a downgrade from a Prime

I have an EV range extending extending camper but I havent really done much with it and the Prime.

Here is a video about my world record road trip with my Model X kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdmVq7yUr5O8aYU.html

Yes. RAV4 Prime can pull up to 2,500 pounds with an added trailer hitch

That is true, I never thought about that. But the seats doo fold down.... Actually no Im not, the climate control vents are right down there so the cooled air can still get to the charger and DC to DC. ITs fine.

Not supposed to put anything in front of the vents, sleeping with the seats back down shouldn't have any real effect since the vents can still expel air under the front seat

Can’t you stop the flow from coming out the back vent? By closing the vent? In my 2013 accord, I can close the back vent.

​@@thienthan324 They are talking about the battery vents which are under the back seat. They are not talking about the rear seat climate vents which are located at the back of the center console. Those can be turned off

If you have a map going with navigation to a destination and you get a phone call you can still see the map even when still on the phone call?

@@JamesKlafehn Yes. All map functions still available.

BTW.....I love this vehicle!!!

@@jah100100 Wow interesting. That is definitely different than car play on my car. Bummer, that is great for you! I am hoping to get an XSE with Nav

@@jah100100 Im glad you are happy. I like mine too!

If the car is in Ready mode then of course. It just runs off the EV battery. But if it is below 20F you wont have hot air. That was the big complaint in one of my other videos.

Thanks for watching! In that mode it would use more of the electric range and I want to be able to use the electric locally in smaller towns at lower speeds.

@@JamesKlafehn so for a longer trip, what mpg is normal? on a 110km/h road?

Watch @ 16:20 ... he’s 6’

I compare it to the model x after I wake up in it. Its in the video. I think both were comparable. I am 6' tall and I think both were good. The Prime has more headroom so you can sit up, you cant in the X. The X was a little longer but both were long enough for me. You should check out the end of the video.

Maybe watch it at 1.25x speed if it helps.

OEM nav right? That is another reason I want an XSE. SE doesnt have the OEM nav.

@@JamesKlafehn Nope. My 2019 XLE does not have OEM nav. I'm talking about using navigation (waze/maps) and call simultaneously using apple carplay.

Reji well you’re lucky. I use Apple and it’s not possible to use the map while on a call.

None, you can only use room mode when plugged in.

I think it only works when it’s connected to the wall. I don’t know though I have to test that

5hours for my Prius prime

Archie oh thanks for info. So once you put on Climate control on, and ac runs for five hours without any engine being kicks in? Oh I should have bought Prius prime than regular Prius. My Prius runs ac for 15 mins and then engines kicks in for 2 min before it goes off. The problem is frequent starts of engine wakes me up in the middle of night.

@@archie764 Can you camp in a Prius prime. Is there enough room in the cargo area for 6 foot person to sleep overnight in the Prius prime.

If you leave the car running.

Activating the camper mode requires you to press buttons on the steering wheel. So that wouldnt be easy to do from the rear rather. Thank you. I AM SO HAPPY TESLA DID THE RIGHT THING IN THE END. Very very happy. Its too bad it came to that though. They need to work on their service and quality big time.

You can enter room mode when you are plugged in. On the dash it will ask you if you want to enter room mode. From the left steering wheel buttons you select yes. I put on a ceramic coating on the car. It wasnt ceramic tint. I put it on all windows except the windshield. If I did it again, Id do the windshield too. I think its perfect. 35% was too dark. Anything past factory is illegal in NY so I wanted to be careful.

James Klafehn thanks for the quick response. I’m not sure I understood what you said about the tint. So you didn’t do any window tint at all, and just kept all windows at factory? For some reason I thought you had said you did do some tint.

wstt4 I did not install ceramic tint. I install ceramic coating on the paint of the car. Yes I did tint the car but it was not ceramic. We’re talking about two different things.

Yes. 😁

No its a plug in feature. Im sure when they make a plug in hybrid that it will be a feature.

I’m considering it. If I keep the car I will. But I’d like to sell it if I could find an XSE loaded. The slow charging is killing me.

James Klafehn my SE is supposed to come at the end of the month. I’m 50/50 if I still want it. Watching your video on the charging is making me think twice. I might end up waiting a year for a XSE.

AveiroDan if you can find one. Loaded xse cars are very rare

Only their PRIME Plug-In Hybrids have "My Room" Mode. Basically you run off the charger power vs the car itself.

Only the Prime. What Art said is correct. The car gives you the option when you are plugged in and the ignition is on

James Klafehn could it turn on ac for the night without plugin? I try to decide model y or this. Thanks

@@scottlee4664 I don't know. I didn't think to try it before filming but I will some day. I suspect its not possible. You would just leave the car running in that case.

Yeah someone else just told me that too. I have apple products though. I dont really want to switch just for this one reason. I hope you liked the video

That is good for a hybrid. I dont use any gas though. All of my daily driving is done on electric only and I have solar panels.

@@JamesKlafehn Batteries on your house ? This is the future when the cost comes down it will be a no brainer .

I dont know. Probably but Im in the back seat not driving anywhere. It is definitely illegal if the car was in motion or if someone was in the drivers seat.

INAL. it's illegal in most states, a few states allow passengers to have a open container. But worse than a open container would be a DUI charge. Regardless of where you are seated in the car, where the keys are, or if the vehicle is parked, you can be charged with DUI if you have been drinking. I imagine the details varies between states. That said, I don't think James was doing anything wrong, just saying if a cop wanted to be a jerk he might have gotten into trouble.

If the car is is ACC/Ignition On/Ready, the remote is completely disabled. It only works if the car is completely off.

No. The system is smart enough to detect the location of the key, and if it’s inside the car it will not permit you to unlock the car from outside. Similarly, if it’s inside the car you cannot lock it from outside (so no locking your key in the car).

Sounds like they beat me to answering you. :)

No. For room mode to work the car has to be plugged in and charging. Its not like a normal hybrid.

I havent done a lot of car camping yet. Use All Stays. It shows parking lots and all kinds of places you are allowed to sleep at.

If it wasnt plugged in you can just leave the car running.

@@JamesKlafehn Have you ever left the AC on all night without the car being plugged in? How does that go?

@@susanwerner7784 I have not tied that. I would imagine it would continue to run until you are out of gas.

Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment! Yeah that’s one thing tesla did right. If you purchased a model X with the third row seat option they give you rear vents. It helps a lot when you’re camping in the back or if you have dogs. It would be nice if Toyota included them

Thanks for watching! I cant wait to take more overnight trips in it. I definitely plan to. I wish winter wasnt right around the corner though. I will definitely be posting more about camping in it.

@@JamesKlafehn Great, really like watching your videos. If you get a chance to 'leave it on' some night with the HVAC running, Would really like to know how much energy that takes out of the battery. Good to do now and maybe again in the colder winter to see just how much it can supply...will one battery charge make it through the night??? Maybe now but maybe not when it's 20 below! :)

@@jonvanderveen6315 its a great idea. I will try it

What’s an idling fee?? You have to stay to pay there

@@stephenfiore9960 basically it's a fee on some chargers if you stay connected once you're done charging, I understand it's still getting a small amount of power to run the heat and everything but essentially the charger recognizes that the car isn't really charging anymore, Tesla charges a pretty steep idling fee particularly to discourage the ones who have unlimited free supercharging from just chilling there

…That’s understandable. Your not letting other people use the charger when your done. Does your smart phone let you know you are done charging on the RAV4 prime or Tesla??

@@stephenfiore9960 yes the cars themselves have apps that notify you, and then most chargers have companion apps that can also notify you.

I had a paint shop paint the calipers. On both models they are normal gray calipers. I do wish I had an XSE. So far I havent been able to find one to buy. So I dont regret it because I needed a car and I wouldnt have a Prime at all otherwise.

Maybe someday. They are kinda pricey.

@@JamesKlafehn The watch is "kinda pricey" but you have this Prime and a Y. Hmmmmmmm

@@bradleysmith7281 I have a prime but not a Y I wouldnt waste money on another Tesla. And yes, I dont need a smart watch so its a waste of money.

The floor is higher at the headrests/pillows. It slopes down towards the rear of the vehicle.

@@JamesKlafehn ok darn.

When I purchased my 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV they reduced the price of the vehicle by $7500 I thought they were going to do the same thing with this car but unfortunately not. Instead they give you 0% money factor on the lease. It’s essentially 0%. I’m paying something like $92 of interest TOTAL over the entire three years. It’s quite good

Say you had bought new. 40k price, you borrow the full amount at 4 percent interest. 1600 in interest a year, over 3 years it is $4800. Not as good as $7500. The real question is the total cost of the lease vs the depreciation you would get with a new vehicle.

Gerald Monroe kinda true. Purchase price was $43,500 ish. Plus fees. Best interest rate with excellent credit I could find was 4.25%. But also, I don’t qualify for the tax credit. So if I bought I’d lose it. Best case is that maybe I’d use $2-$3k of it. So a buy was not a good option. At least I got something with my lease. My lease payments are excellent. As a real estate investor I was also concerned about my DTI. Lease is $493/month. A purchase was going to be nearly $800. You have to also remember that you pay tax on the full price of the vehicle up front with a purchase. With a lease I only pay tax on my payment amount. My interest rate on my lease is 0%

My residual is very low too

Financed my Rav 4 Prime for 1.99% 60 months is $2,000 interest. I will drop the $7,500 tax credit next Spring when I do my taxes and knock interest down to $1,400 and payoff 3 years 8 months. I think it would be better to finance, pay $1,400 interest and take the $7,500 and drop on the principle vs lease and have the interest rate dropped to zero instead of taking the federal tax credit.

I tow a few trailers. They all have the required lights.

Stay safe over there! Yeah the ceramic coating and PPF are awesome

What’s the ceramic thing? Ceramic window tints? Which windows did you tint and at what percentages if that’s it? Also, is that “room” mode available when not hooked up to a charger?

@@wstt4 Ceramic coating. It goes on the paint and windows. Makes rain and dirt run off the car. Its very popular. I did 50% window tint all the way around. I love it.

@@JamesKlafehn 50% tint? Thats illegal in NYS isnt it?

Robert Duklus yes.

That wouldnt help at all. That would turn off room mode. Id have to be in the drivers seat to hit the break and the power button then use the steering wheel buttons to turn it back on in room mode.

@@JamesKlafehn ahhhh, gotcha... My 2010 is much less fancy.. haha

Im pretty positive I said that in the video. Of course that is important info.

Thanks for sharing. I dont remember seeing white plastic inside that little panel but it might be there. Its not a safe method of escape at all! I dont think I could do it if I had a screwdriver after an accident let alone rely on a member of my family to do it.

You keep posting this. NOT EVERYONE CAN USE A TAX CREDIT. Including me. I got a SMOKING deal on this car. 0% money factor. Basically 0% interest. Telling everyone a blanket statement that leasing is stupid isn’t right or fair. Every situation is different. With a purchase you have to pay all of the tax up front. With a lease I only pay tax on each payment. Also, being a new car they could have issues. With a lease you could walk away at the end if it was bad. Lastly, with new technology happening so rapidly there could be a new car out in 3 years that is 5 times what this car is. Even so, with a lease and 0% interest I can buy this car at the end of my lease and own it for the Same price as if I had purchased it. Maybe $400 more. To me it was a no brainer. You have way more options and it’s not costing me anything.

James Klafehn, Leasing is not a good financial move for personal use and if a person does not have enough of a down payment to finance a monthly payment that is affordable and will be paid off before the warranty expires they bought too much car. Resale on automobiles with tax credits will always take a bigger depreciation hit vs one that does not have a credit and if you don’t take the tax credit up front you will take the depreciation hit on the back end. Simple fact and the public needs to know this simple truth before jumping into a lease.

@@rncondie Not at all. Something isnt yours if you cant have it. I am lucky to get the benefit of 0% financing on the lease, my DTI is lower because my lease payment is only $493 vs $818.63 if I had purchased it, its a new car that could have issues so I could walk away and not worry about trying to sell it, and I am saving $4,117.71 in interest. Interest Id have to pay if I purchased it. I get that you have a strong opinion of this but its not cut and dry. Its going to be different for everyone. If you can make use of the $7500 tax credit we are generously given AND you want to own a vehicle then by all means, buy it. But you have to know that your payments are going to be higher and you will have a higher loan on your credit report. It could effect getting future loans. I am extremely happy with my situation and leasing is going to work out great for me while not costing me more in the end if I decide to buy it at the end of the term (which I am planning on doing)

James Klafehn I understand you got burned on the Tesla. Enjoy your new Rav 4 Prime. Just realize there is a cost associated with paying a lower monthly payment. For me financing makes sense because I got 1.99% and dropping the $7,500 on the loan next Spring means knocking a year off and total interest will be $1,400 and I will own the Prime outright in 3 yrs 8 months.

James, if you are paying $493 to lease per month for a $43,000 car and at the end of the lease for another $400 you will own it something is missing from the equation. You either put down a hefty amount or your lease will go for 7 plus years or you have been lied to. I would check over the lease agreement. If you were told you can pay $493 for a lease and at the end pay another $400 to own it someone is not being truthful with you assuming you did not put anything down on the lease.

haha See if maybe their girlfriends like car camping. ;-P

If what you are saying is true than they weren't real friends to be begin with. You are better off without them.

I agree. But people call it car camping so that’s why I have to enter what they will search for. Thanks for watching!