If it's a gas model XLE get a cheap plug in voltmeter from Amazon so you can keep track of the alternator charging and battery condition. I like the Jebsons best because it reads to hundredths of a volt but the Palumma is also very good. The little rubber placemats that fit in the cabin cubby holes are a must have item and Amazon has a ton of these from many suppliers. Cabin cargo compartment nets are also a must have item to keep groceries and stuff from sliding around. You can upgrade the cabin air filter from the OEM plain paper one to an improved carbon impregnated one--lots of brands cheap on Amazon. I would be remiss if I did NOT warn a new owner to IMMEDIATELY install a gutter guard type screen or one of the fancy professionally made screens to the A/C condenser grill on the nose of the RAV4. Use the search bar and read the threads. That condenser gets holed by rocks and road debris frequently and costs thousands to replace.
Do you have to take off anything to install the gutter guard screen?
For the top grille, you have to remove the plastic cover above the bumper cover. To do that , you must remove the hood latch and several push pins that mount the cover.
NO! You just use some zip ties to attach either plastic or metal gutter guard which you cut to fit on the front of the A/C lower grill. There are lots of threads about it in this forum. Last photo is the professionally made grill guard you can order.
All those photos show the mesh on the bottom grille. Personally, I don't like the looks with them on the outside.
If you are careful and do a neat job with the zip ties, the gutter guard on the outside of the A/C lower grill gives the RAV4 a jaunty, racing look like the World Championship Rally Cars that use similar protective rock screens.
Get some door sill protectors. Cheap and lots of different kinds on Amazon. Keeps the paint from being scratched and then rusting.
Weather Tech has two coverage mats for the RAV4. I got the smaller ones, and they cover just fine. I got them in tan to match the Caramel RAV4 interior:
Definitely better coverage under the brake pedal versus what we are presently using. Thanks.
