Love the info in this video! It's good to know the Adventure has a few extra holes that will need to be plugged. Keep the videos coming!

Good video my friend. I’m sure the rest of the Rav4 + Prinsu community is as grateful as I am.

as an aircraft mechanic, I would of cleaned the painted surface to be sure it's dirt & oil free before applying silicone. Vibration will cause the silicon to dis-bond over time. But other then that, cool video!

Thanks for the tip on the airbag plastics I had no idea about those catch clips that were on there. Got my rails off today, now just waiting for parts to install my custom rack. I also ordered some flexseal style tape for the channel to seal up those additional holes.

Thanks for the details I super appreciate that

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

"SAVAGE"! LOVE IT (the shirt)! LOL!!!

Csuf alumni here too😁i just recently bought a 2020 toyota rav4 and im looking to buy this

Great video! Very useful. Thank you

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I also have a one-month follow-up video and accessories mounting video for the Prinsu which will give you some more info and insight on this rack system. Follow Up: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4eus6iBeNeqhrQ.html Mounting Accessories: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZxo1LGrgZSzgrQ.html

Great video's thanks for the effort. I just purchased and installed the RNO.FIT ladder and I was chatting with them and they said that they reached out to Prinsu about having to remove the headliner and Prinsu said that you did not. Have they reached out to you at all? FYI: I emailed them about the extra holes to see if they have addressed the issue and here is their response "We recommend using a weather seal tape to plug the extra holes in the roof. Beyond that, we do not have any plugs or alternatives to seal those holes" I do not mean anything negative in this post just information for everyone who wants this awesome roof rack!!

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Nolan Foss I posted a one month follow up video where I talk about some of the sealing options. Thanks for checking out this video!

Definitely questioning if I still want to get a prinsu rack now lol. Looks great but that looked like a lot. Can’t believe Toyota didn’t make those removable from the outside.

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

dustinmcd91 if you’re uncomfortable taking down your headliner the install could be tough-it was overall easy to install tho once the old rack was off.

Niceee Rav 4 Adventure Man . Its a piece of Beauty. Im looking forward to getting mine on the 15th of February so im looking for as much information as I can before gearing it out. Couple questions Can you attach snowboard racks to the prinsu rack ? Also ? What can of tires do you have ? Im looking into getting the nitto ridge grapplers 255/R55r18 but im open to suggestions . Alssooo , i live in riverside CALIFORNIA haha . We real close by . Hopefully we can kick it sometime thatd be cool - s

Excellent, thx!

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Good stuff! Just the video ive been looking for! How did you setup your light switch/button? Did prinsu add it in the kit? Any pics?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Kainoa Willacker video about wiring my lights should be dropping tonight-tomorrow at the latest.

I own a 2020 XLE and wanting to go from the standard side rails to the adventure side rails. Is it possible to make the change and is the XLE side rail removal/install the same as the adventure rails?

Pretty sure you would have said something about it in the video but wanted to make sure…the top of the bolts on the ladder clears the roof of the car when the tailgate is open? Are you still happy with it? Thinking of getting one to load stuff on a rooftop carrier. I’m too short to load from the back even from a conventional ladder because of the angle and unfortunately that’s where my cargo box opens. :/

How does the ladder has worked so far? Any bending, scratches, rust or damage to vehicle after some use?

Can I change that tire in stock rims of my rav4 2020 limited what size that tire.?thanks. I like your costumize.

What did you use to plug the extra holes?

Did you end up hearing Back On the hole issue?

What silicon seal did you use?

Which lights did you purchase?

Will the process be about the same for a 2020 LE trim? I love the look of this rack over ones that sit on rails but I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with removing the inside headliner since I just got this

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Huolihan I can’t with 100% certainty that it would be identical, but at this point I’ve received enough feedback from other RAV4 owners who installed the prinsu rack that the process overall is similar regardless of trim level.

What silicone did you use?

Glad I saw this video. Now I know not to order this rack because I'm too lazy to do all that lol

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Phuong Vo you could always pay a competent off-road shop to install it 🤷🏻‍♂️

@PVo-1111

4 жыл бұрын

I ordered it lol. I figured I need to get off my butt anyways. I have a shop so all this stuff is easy to me it's just so hot in Texas I hate it

What kind of light bar is that? Where did you buy it from? Also, you mentioned that you're from CA.. Have you had any probs with the cops, since light bars above your headlights are illegal on normal roads in CA?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

4WDKING from Amazon. No problems, yet.

Since it’s been over a year with the prinsu rack, have you had any leaks or silicone failure in the holes the prinsu bolted through or the extra holes that you had to plug?

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

I have not had any issues whatsoever-I am actually about to remove the rack in the next couple days to wrap my roof and had planned on doing a 1 year follow up video. Stay tuned!

Great video and nice rack. I love the color of your RAV. I was wondering why you switched from your cargo basket. Seems like just a few videos ago, you were installing it. Don’t get me wrong, this looks awesome, but I am guessing it cost a lot more. Just curious because I am thinking about solutions for my RAV.

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

The cargo basket was in lieu of a platform rack system. At the time, the prinsu (or any of the brands that ultimately replicated the prinsu rack) didn’t have exist for the RAV4. The basket is a great budget option but will cause you to have to lift gear/cargo an extra 4-5” to get up and over the side rails-it’s also a lot noiser than the low profile prinsu rack.

@litnoregrets7551

2 жыл бұрын

Danny Rocksteady Thank you for taking the time to answer. I like your new rack, although I am not as brave as you to drill a hole in my car. 😂 Maybe in the future. In any case, you ave an awesome RAV.

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

@@litnoregrets7551 check out my response on the pinned comment-you can install them without drilling now.

Where did you route the lightbar wiring to, my wife owns the exact rav4 adventure but I’ve only worked on cars and not off-road vehicles

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

I run a trigger wireless controller for my lighting gear so there is minimal wiring needing to be routed-here’s a video I did introducing the system in my setup: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4eus6iBeNeqhrQ.html

Shoulda take the headliner off and put some starlight on the headliner and paint everything black to match interior 🥶😎 my next goals

Just ordered a rack, does the headliner issue come up with all Gen 5 RAV or certain trims? I have an XLE Hybrid.

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Dallen Pearson based on the feedback since I originally posted this video, you will need to drop the headliner to access the internal rail bolts regardless of trim level.

Hi, i have the 2021 Rav4 (Side Flush Rails installed) and I'm interested in the Prinsu Roof Rack but, is the a way to mount without removing the side rails?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

No.

Dang well done. This honestly looks like a pain. It’s probably gonna be pricey to have an installer do it for me :(

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

It looks intimidating but honestly is pretty simple. Taking down the headliner is just a matter of knowing where the clips are

Just to be clear. For the xle, le, etc. models, you do not have to remove the headliner?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

From my understanding (based on the instructions prinsu provided) that is correct.

@erniesanchez6182

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Rocksteady thank you

Any issues with leaking? And did you install that flex seal like tape yet?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

mongrel420 check out the one month follow up video

@mongrel420

4 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRocksteady I've watched that one too. Just wondering if you've had any leaks up to this date? And I didn't see anything about the flex seal tape in that video. Just installed my prinsu rack and I noticed a drop of water on the headliner this morning

How come you didn’t add your basket on top of the prinsu? I just recently bought a Thule canyon xt and really want the prinsu but have not seen anyone with the prinsu and a basket.

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

That would've been a huge mess on my roof if I'm being honest. Anything I would carry in the basket I can securely mount to Prinsu's system. I was able to mount a hard box and awning to the rack more efficiently than with a basket. Check this video out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZxo1LGrgZSzgrQ.html

@justingillespie5913

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Rocksteady yea I’ve been watching all your videos Over and over to see what you’ve done. I tend to bring a car full of people when we camp so gear space is much needed. Pretty much the only reason I’m hesitant of going for the prinsu because I JUST bought the basket.

How long did it take you from removing rack to finish install of prinsu?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Mikey Espinoza considering I had to do it from start to finish without a video like this available it took about 2 days-but if I had to do it again it would probably take about 3-4 hours.

I can’t get the visor holder that was twisted off tightly back on. Any tips?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure everything is lined up and press upwards

Is there away to make the tear window go down like the 4runner or Sequoia?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Dom nope not on the RAV4

Is dropping the headliner necessary on xle model? Non adventure/trd

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, all models.

Can someone tell me what these orange thingies on top of the rack are? Still a newbie here (:

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

Recovery boards

hi where did you purchase the ladder from?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

the link for the ladder is in the description

How'd your gas mileage change after installing the Prinsu roof rack?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Deng it got better since I had a basket before-and less wind noise.

Did prisnu ever contact you about plugging the remaining holes?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Jake Brown not directly about it-but I posted a 1 month follow up video and discussed the plugs. The feedback I’ve received from everyone else has been about the same. They plugged them with some type of body plugs.

@theblackrav1427

4 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRocksteady thanks, I'll check out the other video. And great content, very helpful stuff man, thanks

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

@@theblackrav1427 Glad I could help!

Is it possible to install the prinsu rack if I have a panoramic sunroof?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe you can-you may be able to use the front runner or possibly victory4x4 one with the pano roof, but I can’t tell you with certainty

in your opinion which is better? rav4 adventure or subaru forester?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

renzo my answer may be a little biased, but RAV4 hands down. Capability, reliability, and resale value over the Subaru.

Do u have to use a plus nut or can u get different screw n bolt

@DannyRocksteady

2 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that this was the FIRST rack out in public and installed DIY--so I followed Prinsu's instructions step-by-step with no youtube resources available to me at the time. Since then the Rav4 community has grown exponentially and more resources have become availble. That being said, the community has found a way to install the rack without having to drill and use the plusnuts for the rear most set of holes where you use a washer and nut to secure the rear of the rack since you have the headliner down anyway. Just hit your local hardware store with the supplied bolts and find a set of washers and nuts that fit--then apply the silicone and complete the install per the instructions.

@litnoregrets7551

2 жыл бұрын

Danny Rocksteady Thank you for adding this. Great news.

when you installed prinsu need to seal hole screws?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

Yes with silicone

Can this fit on a rav4 xle 2015?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Not this model, no.

Do you still have the original rack rail?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

kevin yadiel most of it. Yes.

@kevinyadiel8573

4 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRocksteady do you sell them? Im reallyyyyyy interested in them

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

kevin yadiel if you’re local to OC/LA dm me on IG

@kevinyadiel8573

3 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRocksteady I'm from Puerto Rico but im willing to pay shipping fees

Where did you buy your ladder?

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Velasco my friends at RNOFIT FABRICATIONS. Link is in the video description!

@anthonyvelasco1821

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Rocksteady oh I see thanks bro

So... No new holes need to be drilled?

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

So… you didn’t watch the video?

@duongly

3 жыл бұрын

@@DannyRocksteady dang! Maybe I missed that part!

@DannyRocksteady

3 жыл бұрын

@@duongly 13:15

Let me get your old rack? I can pick it up.

@DannyRocksteady

4 жыл бұрын

o0oitzJimmy already sold it 🤷🏻‍♂️