Hello, new to the forum and amazed by all the information and knowledge sharing here! Will be picking up my very first hybrid vehicle in 2 days (waited 18 months for this vehicle) Any recommended accessories that I should consider? (after market) Anyone purchased extended warranty (although we all know Toyota just runs forever!) thanks!
2024 RAV4 XSE hybrid - Any recommended accessories?
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Hello, new to the forum and amazed by all the information and knowledge sharing here! Will be picking up my very first hybrid vehicle in 2 days (waited 18 months for this vehicle) Any recommended accessories that I should consider? (after market) Anyone purchased extended warranty (although we all know Toyota just runs forever!) thanks!
no idea what you want or like or .....or anything
how can someone suggest accessories w/o naming every single accessory ever used ?
seriously, do nothing.
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I have these: curt hitch, better floormats for slush, steering wheel cover (hand sewn)
autoclover visors, better OEM radio knobs, rubber cubby liners, fitcamx, hand installed
metal mesh on cabin air intake to keep critters from storing nuts, michelin CC2's,
clothes bar to hang my helmet and camelbak from mtb rides, swagman bike rack
how can someone suggest accessories w/o naming every single accessory ever used ?
seriously, do nothing.
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I have these: curt hitch, better floormats for slush, steering wheel cover (hand sewn)
autoclover visors, better OEM radio knobs, rubber cubby liners, fitcamx, hand installed
metal mesh on cabin air intake to keep critters from storing nuts, michelin CC2's,
clothes bar to hang my helmet and camelbak from mtb rides, swagman bike rack
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I recommend Tinted visors from amazon to everyone I know that has a RAV. They delete the chrome which most people don't like the look of. There are lots of great people on this forum believe it or not 
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This is a nice set of rainguards/window vents (visors?) if you are interested. A section to cover rear chrome. A little piece of electrical tape can kill the small bit of chrome left at the front end. I think that this is what the two people above referred to.
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Here are some tips based on what I've done to my 2019 RAV4 Hybrid LE:
Changes to vehicle settings:
1. Increase vehicle beeps to max volume (when using remote to lock/unlock doors).
2. Turn OFF the vehicle door auto-unlock feature when placing the transmission back into Park position after driving (for security reasons). Unlock doors manually instead.
Added the following accessories:
3. All-weather floor mats and cargo mat.
4. Clear edge guard strips on all doors (to avoid dings).
5. Reflector tape piece (red and/or white) on interior edge of all doors, including back hatch door (to increase visibility when doors are open at night).
6. Anti-slip strips on the sills of all doors (to avoid slipping when stepping onto the vehicle, especially for kids).
7. Screen for lower front grill (to prevent damage of AC condenser from rocks, etc).
8. Rubber weather seal above headlights (to reduce water intrusion and help the engine warm up a bit faster).
Tire rotation pattern used:
9. When rotating tires, cross rotate in lieu of just front/back rotation (to get the most uniform tire wear and extend tire life).
Changes to vehicle settings:
1. Increase vehicle beeps to max volume (when using remote to lock/unlock doors).
2. Turn OFF the vehicle door auto-unlock feature when placing the transmission back into Park position after driving (for security reasons). Unlock doors manually instead.
Added the following accessories:
3. All-weather floor mats and cargo mat.
4. Clear edge guard strips on all doors (to avoid dings).
5. Reflector tape piece (red and/or white) on interior edge of all doors, including back hatch door (to increase visibility when doors are open at night).
6. Anti-slip strips on the sills of all doors (to avoid slipping when stepping onto the vehicle, especially for kids).
7. Screen for lower front grill (to prevent damage of AC condenser from rocks, etc).
8. Rubber weather seal above headlights (to reduce water intrusion and help the engine warm up a bit faster).
Tire rotation pattern used:
9. When rotating tires, cross rotate in lieu of just front/back rotation (to get the most uniform tire wear and extend tire life).
Yep, if you buy all of them you'll be sure you're covered.
Many of the really good tires people are getting, such as the Michelin CC2, are directional sensitive, thus you cannot cross rotate the tires unless you want to dismount the tires and flip them over. I just ordered the relatively new Pirelli WeatherActive tires and they, too, are directional sensitive.
If you are really careful in installing those visors, no chrome shows. I have very little chrome showing:
I'm conservative with my 23 R4H. In its early months, I only purchased a WeatherTech floor mats - Hippo brand (there are other brands like Husky, etc.) and a generic cargo tray.
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All Weather Floor Mats. Preferably Weather Tech. However, Toyota's are nice as well.
Toyota OEM mats come only in black. Weather Tech comes in a variety of colors. I got the Weather Tech tan mats to match the Caramel interior of my RAV4:
Not sure what comes as "included" with that model but I sure wish our SE had the memory function for the drivers seat position. DW is much shorter than me so if I don't remember to lower the seat before I get in I knock my head on the door frame!
Thank you Troy. Will look into it!I recommend Tinted visors from amazon to everyone I know that has a RAV. They delete the chrome which most people don't like the look of. There are lots of great people on this forum believe it or not
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I see! That‘s a good addition! Thanks!This is a nice set of rainguards/window vents (visors?) if you are interested. A section to cover rear chrome. A little piece of electrical tape can kill the small bit of chrome left at the front end. I think that this is what the two people above referred to.
Amazon.com: AUTOCLOVER Tape-On Rain Guards Window Visors 6 Pcs Set for Toyota Rav4 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 / Window Deflectors, Out-Channel Vent Shades (Smoked) : Automotive
Buy AUTOCLOVER Tape-On Rain Guards Window Visors 6 Pcs Set for Toyota Rav4 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 / Window Deflectors, Out-Channel Vent Shades (Smoked): Side Window Wind Deflectors & Visors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
Looks very nice!
Nice! clear front bra? I will have to look that up and see what it looks like…
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