LOVE our Gazelle T4. Just used it on a 4 day camping trip up around Independence, CA this past weekend. Easy setup, tons of room, and so easy to break down.
Congrats on 1k! I can't wait to start getting my rig all ready for camping, and great that we have the same vehicle so I know what works and what doesn't in relation to my car! I appreciate the real world reviews!
Nice tent. I use a ShiftPod Mini 3 for my adventures. Takes about 1 minute to pop up and have it ready. Another minute or so to zip in the floor liner and you’re set.
So, really, how capable is the RAV4? Been looking at 4Runners / Tacomas, but the cost is nuts. But. Dedicated 4x4. How does it do on thick beach sand? Mud?
Mine has handled well in the sand-it definitely has struggled in sticky mud. One thing to keep in mind is driving capability/experience will far outweigh a vehicles dedicated 4x4. There’s plenty of stuck 4Runner/Tacoma driven by inexperienced drivers videos out there to illustrate this.
I have a rav4 this next year I’m growing my platforms and then I want to focus on more traveling next year f.. so I’ll probably start buying things little by little
Can you please share more details on how you upgraded the bumper with the Toyota spelled out? And where did you re-position the adaptive cruise control radar?
Love this video! I’m looking at a rav 4 for my next car but I was curious could you share tips or do a video on how you travel with your dog on long trips or gear for him? Thanks!!
Great idea for a video-I will have to put something together soon. But to provide a quick answer some of the things I always have for alpha is: 1) a tether clipped to his harness from the car seat anchors in the back seat so he doesn’t jump up front. 2) a 25ft cable lead to be able to tie him up at camp and provide him enough slack to still explore 3) his essentials like food and treats-and a couple bowls for food/water. I try to bring him his toys but he’s usually always so excited to be outside that he completely ignores them and would rather dig holes lol
Just bought 19 Rav4 Adventure too. Really excited!!! I don’t know how to drive off road though. So maybe it will be really good if you make some video on driving off-road tips and how to prep the car maybe??? Great thanks ahead! Keep up the good work
Check out the rest of my channel and you should be able to find the info you’re looking for. Here is a video I made on some off-roading basics: ruclips.net/video/hrZwkTKdqro/видео.html
I own a 2015 Toyota RAV4 LE - AWD. Would love to get some recommendations for equipment and gear. Now that I’ve retired from the Army I’d love to get out in to the Colorado nature environment.
Nice Gazelle tent. I'm sure to keep that in mind if I decide to upgrade from my 3-man Northface Stormbreak 3 ground dome tent for me, my son and Malinois. Question, since you carry a full spare, do you use your spare tire well compartment for anything?
It’s used for extra storage for things like a mechanic tools, RG1000 battery charger, bungee straps, first aid kit and supplies you might need for the car. Whereas the stuff in roof box are things and supplies for camping/overlanding.
I have a hot lava TRav4 seriously that's the name of the color of my car lol . I have tee per style tent that I absolutely love I got it at Wal-Mart 7 person tent very cool
Beautiful dog! I thought the 2019+ could fit a full-size spare in the spare tire well (at least the 17" rims with factory tires as shown by AlexOnAutos). Are your tires bigger than average?
@@DannyRocksteady Thanks. I'll probably just run stock size Nokian WRG4s, Michelin Cross-Climates or perhaps LTX M/S for a bit more dirt track ready but highway pleasant. Thinking of the LE with the regular AWD system. Mild and cheaper.
Damnnn it!!! Brother your video sums up my dream all along. I hope I can dm you for some help or question starting next year. Just saving up some cash for mods and set up soon.
How is having your dog in the back? I get so nervous with mine scratching the leather by accident on my Rav 4 TRD off-road. I like having the back seats down and having my dog laying on the mats with his dog bed... lol
The seats are not leather--they are soft-tec. They are extremely durable and easy to clean so I honestly have no reservations about letting alpha do his thing back there.
Lots of resources online such as BLM maps, Gaia maps, AllTrails.com, etc.-you just gotta learn how to read topographical maps and understand what’s public versus private land.
Looks like a great site and you’ve got the rig set up nicely for camping. Where were you in relation to Flagstaff? I was on Humphreys a couple weeks ago and made VHF radio contact with a guy camping with his family. From what I could tell there is camping all over out there
@@DannyRocksteady i noticed from your more current videos that you switched to the swing out tire carrier. Were you not happy with the drop down? I’m debating between the two…
@@GalVaran-gl3pt drop down carrier was definitely more of a budget option at the time-swing out was what I always wanted so I could mount a table and things like that. My recommendation buy once, cry once haha
Cigarette port works too but you need to factor cooling time-I’ll typically run it from the car port on the drive to the destination then run off battery once the car is parked and we are setup.
@@DannyRocksteady perfect my friend! Thank you very much!! So what i understand, the cigarrete port takes more time to cool as compared with the battery.
@@robertoavalosjr.2529 no, it’ll take the same amount of time. What I meant is that if you’re making a quick trip or something and plugging it into the cigarette port, the fridge might not be cooled enough (so pre-cool it before heading out).
@@robertoavalosjr.2529 thanks! I’ve got another fridge video lined up for this week so stay tuned-the rockpals in this fridge didn’t live up to my expectations!
That’s really relative-my $300 tent doesn’t compare to the $3000 roof top tents out there same can be said about my $100 solar panel versus the $300 versions from Jackery or GoalZero.
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I love it when Toyota people hang with the Subie gang. They own 20% of each other for a reason!
LOVE our Gazelle T4. Just used it on a 4 day camping trip up around Independence, CA this past weekend. Easy setup, tons of room, and so easy to break down.
Congrats on 1k! I can't wait to start getting my rig all ready for camping, and great that we have the same vehicle so I know what works and what doesn't in relation to my car! I appreciate the real world reviews!
What a fantastic tent. No bending over and crawling. I have a RAV4 and might camp on my to El Paso from Louisville.
Other than the size when put away-the gazelle tent is great 👍
@@DannyRocksteady where did you put it in your car?
@@MrOBJECTIVETRUTHit’s in the video.
@@DannyRocksteady “Justin brought it to Arizona for me”
@@DannyRocksteady hall it with seperate car cause it’s so big? Or roof rack. Thank you 🙏
Nice to see my home town Dutch Bros expanded and into Cali. We love out DB here!
We were in Arizona for the DB stop!
@@DannyRocksteady oh wow, I wasn’t aware it made it to AZ. Nice!
Nice tent. I use a ShiftPod Mini 3 for my adventures. Takes about 1 minute to pop up and have it ready. Another minute or so to zip in the floor liner and you’re set.
Looks like a well sorted out RAV4.
Thanks!
Gazelle rocks. I have the T4-plus-hub-tent-overland-edition.
So, really, how capable is the RAV4? Been looking at 4Runners / Tacomas, but the cost is nuts. But. Dedicated 4x4.
How does it do on thick beach sand? Mud?
Mine has handled well in the sand-it definitely has struggled in sticky mud. One thing to keep in mind is driving capability/experience will far outweigh a vehicles dedicated 4x4. There’s plenty of stuck 4Runner/Tacoma driven by inexperienced drivers videos out there to illustrate this.
Amazing video! Love the content and congrats on 1K subs :)
Thank you 🙏🏻
Red light headtorches are light don't trigger your iris to close up, so don't spoil your natural night vision after you use them.
Really enjoyed the drone shot!
I have a rav4 this next year I’m growing my platforms and then I want to focus on more traveling next year f.. so I’ll probably start buying things little by little
You got to 1k subs! Nice! Congrats!
You had me at "More room for activities"
Respect for wearing an analog watch in an era of unnecessary smart watches! 👍
Awesome set up! Would love to see how you pack away from a fully set up site.
all four side first, walk in and push up. probably figured that out by now
Yeah it was literally my first time using the gazelle and I went in without any reference of how it was done-much easier to deploy now!
@@DannyRocksteady I knew only because ice fishing hubs are the same mechanically. Trial and error taught me doing all the side first is the easiest.
You should look at the Iceco fridge. We have the VL45 and the same Jackery as you. I can keep it at 38º for well over 24 hours. :)
I will have to check it out
Can you please share more details on how you upgraded the bumper with the Toyota spelled out? And where did you re-position the adaptive cruise control radar?
I already did that in a separate video.
Nice traveling bro. Take me with you next time
Nice video !
Thanks for the visit
Love this video! I’m looking at a rav 4 for my next car but I was curious could you share tips or do a video on how you travel with your dog on long trips or gear for him? Thanks!!
Great idea for a video-I will have to put something together soon. But to provide a quick answer some of the things I always have for alpha is:
1) a tether clipped to his harness from the car seat anchors in the back seat so he doesn’t jump up front.
2) a 25ft cable lead to be able to tie him up at camp and provide him enough slack to still explore
3) his essentials like food and treats-and a couple bowls for food/water. I try to bring him his toys but he’s usually always so excited to be outside that he completely ignores them and would rather dig holes lol
Just bought 19 Rav4 Adventure too. Really excited!!! I don’t know how to drive off road though. So maybe it will be really good if you make some video on driving off-road tips and how to prep the car maybe??? Great thanks ahead! Keep up the good work
Check out the rest of my channel and you should be able to find the info you’re looking for. Here is a video I made on some off-roading basics: ruclips.net/video/hrZwkTKdqro/видео.html
Hi Danny, nice video and great recommendations. What camping site is this in Flagstaff? Thanks
I own a 2015 Toyota RAV4 LE - AWD. Would love to get some recommendations for equipment and gear. Now that I’ve retired from the Army I’d love to get out in to the Colorado nature environment.
Red light also does not attract as many bugs
I've heard that
Nice car and gear man! What is that cool song around 3:33?
Nice Gazelle tent. I'm sure to keep that in mind if I decide to upgrade from my 3-man Northface Stormbreak 3 ground dome tent for me, my son and Malinois. Question, since you carry a full spare, do you use your spare tire well compartment for anything?
It’s used for extra storage for things like a mechanic tools, RG1000 battery charger, bungee straps, first aid kit and supplies you might need for the car. Whereas the stuff in roof box are things and supplies for camping/overlanding.
I have a hot lava TRav4 seriously that's the name of the color of my car lol . I have tee per style tent that I absolutely love I got it at Wal-Mart 7 person tent very cool
What are the gps coordinates for your campsite love the view of the Sedona sandstone formations
Beautiful dog! I thought the 2019+ could fit a full-size spare in the spare tire well (at least the 17" rims with factory tires as shown by AlexOnAutos). Are your tires bigger than average?
Yeah, I run +2 inch tires on my 17’s 245/70R17. There’s no way to get these to fit in the spare wheel well.
@@DannyRocksteady Thanks. I'll probably just run stock size Nokian WRG4s, Michelin Cross-Climates or perhaps LTX M/S for a bit more dirt track ready but highway pleasant. Thinking of the LE with the regular AWD system. Mild and cheaper.
@@DannyRocksteady did you have any rubbing at this size?
Hey! I’m thinking of getting that spare tire carrier. What did you use to mount the license plate to the spare wheel?
Are you a member of rocksteady by any chance?
Should have linked up. @Rav4Nessie is here in az
I’ll keep that in mind next time I’m out!
How much ground clearance does the blue Rav4 have?
Would the Gazelle tent fit inside your Rav4?
Does the tent come with stakes to keep it in place on a bad weather day?
It does come with stakes. But I recommend getting better/heavy duty stakes. The overland edition tents come with some better stakes.
Where did u get your ladder ?
Damnnn it!!! Brother your video sums up my dream all along. I hope I can dm you for some help or question starting next year. Just saving up some cash for mods and set up soon.
Any recommendation for securing your light pods on the hood, like so no one steals them.
Don’t drive in shady neighborhoods
Having insurance on all your major aftermarket accessories is also a good plan
How is having your dog in the back? I get so nervous with mine scratching the leather by accident on my Rav 4 TRD off-road. I like having the back seats down and having my dog laying on the mats with his dog bed... lol
The seats are not leather--they are soft-tec. They are extremely durable and easy to clean so I honestly have no reservations about letting alpha do his thing back there.
@@DannyRocksteady I forgot to mention . What cargo basket do you use for your Rav 4? 😊
Gotta ask you the one I see always driving around palmdesert
Hi Danny, what is the trim of your rav4? Is it the same with the trail trim?
It is the adventure trim-the equivalent in the USA to the trail
Where did you get the awning?
nice husky!
Hey sorry I'm playing catch up on your videos. Where is the lift from?
ruclips.net/video/44BwsxxJ38k/видео.html
My thing how to find spots that you can camp in with your car?
Lots of resources online such as BLM maps, Gaia maps, AllTrails.com, etc.-you just gotta learn how to read topographical maps and understand what’s public versus private land.
Looks like a great site and you’ve got the rig set up nicely for camping. Where were you in relation to Flagstaff? I was on Humphreys a couple weeks ago and made VHF radio contact with a guy camping with his family. From what I could tell there is camping all over out there
Literally just behind Flagstaff on FR231 the area is also called East Pocket
@@DannyRocksteady nice. There was fabulous color in the higher elevations when I was there.
Привет! 🖐️
Колеса какой размер?
What trims of Rav4 is your group running?
Adventure and TRD Off-Road
Did you install the hitch on your own or did your Rav already have it installed?
Installed it myself with some hand tools and a dremel! You can check that video out here: ruclips.net/video/PwbVvoYzaGw/видео.html
Where do I order the same wheel carrier you have on your RAV4? I want to be able to carrier a full six spare on my car also. 👍🏼
www.rigid-armor.com/shop/toyotarav4sparetirecarrier
Use the code "BLUEYOTA4" when you check out to save 15% on your order 👍🏼
@@DannyRocksteady i noticed from your more current videos that you switched to the swing out tire carrier. Were you not happy with the drop down? I’m debating between the two…
@@GalVaran-gl3pt drop down carrier was definitely more of a budget option at the time-swing out was what I always wanted so I could mount a table and things like that. My recommendation buy once, cry once haha
Bro one question, can the fridge be powered by the 12V Cigarrete port of a car? Or it needs more power?
Cigarette port works too but you need to factor cooling time-I’ll typically run it from the car port on the drive to the destination then run off battery once the car is parked and we are setup.
@@DannyRocksteady perfect my friend! Thank you very much!! So what i understand, the cigarrete port takes more time to cool as compared with the battery.
@@robertoavalosjr.2529 no, it’ll take the same amount of time. What I meant is that if you’re making a quick trip or something and plugging it into the cigarette port, the fridge might not be cooled enough (so pre-cool it before heading out).
@@DannyRocksteady oh ok ok, thanks bro! Already subscribed! Keep up the amazing videos!
@@robertoavalosjr.2529 thanks! I’ve got another fridge video lined up for this week so stay tuned-the rockpals in this fridge didn’t live up to my expectations!
what awning do you have?
What setup do you have on your rav??
Build list is in the video description.
Do u get bad glare on your dash instrument panel in sun?
Nope
Probably would have cleared the pinecones and rocks out from under your tent
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Great video, but your music is really loud...
Noted!
A linesman tent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Overlanding on a budget? Most of the gear you have shown are expensive as fuck.
That’s really relative-my $300 tent doesn’t compare to the $3000 roof top tents out there same can be said about my $100 solar panel versus the $300 versions from Jackery or GoalZero.
Over landing lol
Rope lights, really? While sharing with fellow campers is nice, I don't want your excess light in the wilderness.
Lol then don’t camp near us
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