RAV4 Prime pluggable hybridOk, summer 2024, my KIA Niro EV is running fine, no complaints, other than the paint coming off the back hatch spoiler and the rails for the roof rack... and that is crappy!Thinking that rebates are going away, and perhaps I could get a vehicle that could go longer trips I started looking around. The ideal would be a car that stayed on battery for 90% of my use, but would be able to run on gas forever if needed for a trip longer than 126 miles (my Kia gets 252 miles per charge, and the charging network is still not convenient, reliable or fast)So, I googled for the pluggable hybrid that had the longest all electric range. The Prius was #1, and the RAV4 was #2 at 42-45 miles.So, looking at the options, there weren't any cars available with the options I wanted (the only option I did not care about was the heated steering wheel, and the panoramic roof, so we had to search for upcoming builds at the factory in Japan. We found one and got the VINOK, now I have a VIN, so I joined the Toyota Owners site https://toyota.com/owners/login, and if I "look up" my vehicle, it says it is in process.Later, I found that they change the vin when the car is actually in the build process. Internal QI charger trick for qi chargerhttps://www.rav4world.com/threads/try-this-if-you-are-having-issues-with-the-qi-wireless-charger.317767/ covers for rear seats when down??Actually, I believe there are two styles. You want the Cargo tray, part number PT908-42210-02. It also includes covers for the back of the rear seats so when you lay the seats flat to carry bigger cargo, they are also protected. rav4 seat extendinghttps://www.rav4world.com/threads/extending-the-front-seat-on-the-rav4-for-tall-people.316796/?post_id=3101686&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-3101686 Last items before picking upno extras added at last minutecontract price meets sticker priceno addition of the Karr alarm (or any other alarm)inspect car for "lashing plugs" missingPicking up the car and getting startedI had set up the Toyota app with my info since I did have the VIN.Bottom line, activation of the car in the app did not work until they deleted my profile...things to check:"plugs" - apparently there are oval "lashing holes" in the wheel wells, and often the plugs for these holes are not replaced. oval plug part number (90950-01259), round plug (where yellow arrow is) 90950-01518 (has a "15" in the center)memory seat initialization.hideaway net installstuff I wish were in a quick guidedoor unlocking in general2nd button on tailgate to lock all doors, unlocking tailgate with door button unlocks all doors besides opening the tailgatehold driver door handle longer, will unlock all doorsQI charger... can act weird, wait 15 seconds after getting into car to place in cradle... apparently there is a motor that tries to position the charging coil... with the system on, press the power 5 times in a row, that should reset the "search" procedure, you can hear the motor.. pressing the button 3 times should force to fast charging, and the light should alternate between green and orange. put the fob into "sleep mode" every time you get out of the RAV--then you don't have to worry about it and also it prolongs the battery life. Press and hold down lock button and press unlock twice. LED on fob will flash. Test fob is asleep by trying to open door.To awake fob press any button.stuff highly recommendedscreen for lower grill intake, so AC does not get damaged from rocksscreen over cabin air intake to block rodents if you have issues, they often chew through the plastic "grid"headlight "seals" - covers gap between top of headlight and hoodpossible tweaks/upgradesWindowsautoclover smoked window visors, lets windows be open a bit even in inclement weather, covers the garish chrome window trimradio knob? must be volume knobtrim pieces for door latch and opening armconsole cubbiespoor seat heatersapparently common: https://cartrimhome.com TSB: BE-00637T-TME Subject: Poor FR seat heater performance of leather seats with 3-level seat heater Models – Model Codes: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid - AXAP54 Would affect anything built before 05/10/2021 Description of the phenomenon Some customers may experience and report poor FR seat heater performance for vehicles with leather seats in combination with 3-level seat heater. This phenomenon is not quality problem, it is caused by specific system logic of heater control. Repair Procedure - Reprogramming For improve the above phenomenon, reprogram the "A/C ECU" to the new available calibration ID hornwhen you get your car, honk the horn, then hang your head in shame PIAA 85115 horns, lower tone than the popular hella, also non rusting plastic extra or upgrade storage cubbieslittle organizers that go in the console above the QI charger. All on amazongrill to protect AC condenserthe condensor is unprotected and very low on the front. Many stories of rocks damaging it.https://rav4stuff.weebly.com/ covers for door latch and locklooks much better, cheaphttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RKWWKFC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title suspensionskid plate - northwoods performance spring lift package for gen 5 rav 4https://northwoodsperformance.com/products/rav-4-gen-5-2019-2024/spring-lift-kit-package-gen-5/ I’ve added the Northwoods stage two spring lift leveling kit to my 2021 RAV4 hybrid I also put the Cusco strut bar, adjustable, upper control arms, Cusco front and rear anti-sway bars, And LS outdoors, skid platestrut bars, swayhttps://www.topendmotorsports.com/toyota/rav4-xa50/suspension/bracing/cusco/strut-tower-bar-front-type-os-aluminum-43874.php Toyo AT3 Tires 245/60/18 I do believe the Bilstein that are to be released later this year will be adjustable and will be coming with a 1 in Strut lift as a standard along with better coils and of course the Bilstein technology front and rear shocks. window rain shields:toyota ones, only for sale in canada:https://parts.sptoyota.com/products/side-window-deflectors-2019-2021-rav4 autoclover ones, black out chrome, betterhttps://www.amazon.com/AUTOCLOVER-Smoked-Window-Out-Channel-Deflector/dp/B07YSTD1GV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2T7X8CS749J9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3LaPr1BduHryd54CrmDqQDwgpwHV_Mfg5BJRWbwf5Nx83xnHTnUVXl7QolX6YreZM13Zs7b5Gyc_zz1OTwwcBL94BnNXEMs8bGkiWWFQE8cT1YloazrrcXtILcBHArb2SY7Xzh0HbblqO1DkV0qoHRr2rpU-Llv473EZOA9FkF3yAo2TrRcM1bpdK6jv9Q52Mjt9D_8y8XXVkgukH8-41AWcWfYHrhdjWjSA3E3ITF7boePJPdrWShtOo6qb5RdWJ1kGNSgje-A4hFWjdM1j7_MAZHt8E6mhB6YW3Pegqcg.g3KO6okeQAuUxw1AX3D_hTc8cPsfz24jQQ6BsvkMXFE&dib_tag=se&keywords=rain%2Bshields%2Btoyota%2Brav4&qid=1727763563&sprefix=rain%2Bshields%2Btoyota%2Brav%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-5&th=1 lights in rear hatchhttps://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ssn=mitaccessories1&store_name=mitaccessories&_oac=1&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211 sound system upgrades:many people agree the JBL system has the dash speakers overwhelm the rest of the system, and have swapped out the factory speakers with speakers of lower sensitivity. https://www.rav4world.com/threads/jbl-premium-audio-sound-fix.276121/page-4?nested_view=1 infinity speakers for dash: Infinity REF-3032CFX Reference 3.5 Inch Two-Way car Audio Speakerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B8T66KB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hidden menu: Press and hold the Audio (or Apps) button on the left side of the radio. Turn the vehicle lights switch to the full on position, then off, then on then off, then on, then off. Three full cycles of on/off. You should get to the individual speaker test JL Audio TR350CXI 3.5" TR Series CoaxialsSkar Audio SK35 - 3.5"Sound Ordnance™ P-35B battery cooling system and filters led light upgradesdiode dynamics for rear backup lightsdrivers side windows controls lit (camry?)https://cartrimhome.com/Lighted-LED-Switch-RAV4-2019 using 2 phones at the same time.basically you connect one through carplay/android auto, the other is set up for not either of the 2I have not tried one on carplay and one on AA phone numbers1-800-331-4331 x 4334 setting up music playershttps://www.androidauthority.com/best-music-players-android-auto-944720/Maintenance things to remembermake a list of all the hidden or "pluggable" drains so no water in car or rustsunroofdoorscowl near wipersac drain(s)