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Come along with Darrell, Nicole, Jake and Sandee as we explore various State and National Parks. We will focus our videos on camping with our golden retrievers. We will review the locations we visit, the various trails we navigate, how dog friendly the parks are, and some of the dog gear that makes camping and traveling with dogs easier.
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RAVX Off-Roader | AWD Only RAV4's in Japan: Black Friday Toyota News
Toyota recently introduced the RAVX at the SEMA Auto show. Will this be a potential off-road trim with the new RAV4 is introduced?
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Celica Lives!! | Tundra Engine Recall Plans | New RAV4 Delayed: Toyota News for 11-27-24
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Toyota recently revealed that the Celica will be brought back. No timeline yet, but it's likely to have over 400HP with AWD. Recall notices will soon be sent to customers to get their Engines replaced on 2022/2023 Tundra V6 turbo and Lexus LX Engines. Finally I discuss the next generation of RAV4 and why I think it will be delayed.
ALiner Evolution Updates for 2025: More Space, New 12V Fridge, Additional Solar & More!!!
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I interview Chuck Phillips from ALiner about some of the Changes to the Evolution Series for 2025.
ALiner Adds New Classic Twin Bed Layout and Other Updates for 2025
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I interview ALiner's Chuck Phillips and discuss the brand new ALiner Classic Twin Bed and also discuss other changes to ALiner Campers for 2025.
Toyota SEMA Concepts & 2026 RAV4 Updates: Toyota News 11-1-24
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In this video I discuss the new concept vehicles Toyota is releasing at SEMA next week (4Runner & LandCruiser). I also discuss the 2026 RAV4 and some concept renderings. I also provide an update on resumption of manufacturing on the Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX.
TCEK RiseLite Camping Chair: Light & Comfy
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In this video Nicole reviews the TCED RiseLite Camping Chair. It weighs less than 5 pounds and can literally go anywhere. TCEK RiseLite Amazon Link: amzn.to/4eZrS1G TCEK Website: TCEK Website: tcek.com/ Our Essential Camper Tools: - Bal Leveler - amzn.to/45vfUbL - Acrumin Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3VIXIH1 - Astro Air Compressor - amzn.to/3AXWQER - Suburban Anode Rod - amzn.to/3LErl9b - Anode Rod ...
Grand Highlander & Lexus TX Return - Toyota News 10-28-24
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In this video I discuss the return of the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX after Toyota issues fix for side curtain airbag issues.
Toyota Discontinues Prime's for 2025 & Replaces Them With PHEV's: Toyota News for 10-24-24
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I discuss Toyota announcing the end of the Prime name and replacing it with PHEV and what this really means. I also discuss upcoming PHEV based trucks for 2025.
Make Towing & Backing Up Safer: Get a Backup Camera for Your Travel Trailer
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In this video I discuss a travel trailer backup camera made by AUTOVOX. I've always been curious to try one as i'm not a great backer upper, and I also can't see behind my ALiner Camper when i'm towing. The Magnetic Wireless Solar 4b Kit is a wireless camera and monitor which is relatively inexpensive and super easy to install. Autovox Camera Amazon Link: amzn.to/3NmdvrN Autovox Camera Website ...
Toyota Sienna Review & Minivan Comparison
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Nicole & I Review the Toyota Sienna Minivan after our RAV4 Prime is in the shop. We test the drivetrain in the mountains and I compare the Sienna to it's competition.
RAV4 Prime Long-Term Owners Review: 3 Years of Plug-In Hybrid FUN !!
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In this video I review my 3 year old RAV4 Prime. What a great car. I discuss the performance and how the vehicle has held up over 3 years of ownership. Favorite Equipment for RAV4 Prime: - Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller - amzn.to/3LLoU4u - Hella Horn - amzn.to/3oOh4OL - Petsafe Dog Barrier - amzn.to/428OjL1 - Toyota RAV4 OEM Crossbars - amzn.to/41L5fHA *Amazon Affiliate Links, which means we...
BEST Popup Portable Screen Room: Sets Up in Under 10 Seconds
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In this video Nicole discusses a popup portable screen room we just purchased. We love our Clam Shelter, but this is super light-weight and sets up in under 10 seconds. Alvantor Screen Room - amzn.to/4eRfgKk Our Essential Camper Tools: - Bal Leveler - amzn.to/45vfUbL - Acrumin Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3VIXIH1 - Astro Air Compressor - amzn.to/3AXWQER - Suburban Anode Rod - amzn.to/3LErl9b - Anode...
RAV4 Prime Oil Change For Beginners: Harder Than You Think
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In this video I change the oil on my RAV4 Prime. It's surprising how tech's don't follow manufacturer specifications torque specs on the oil filter and drain plug. Be prepared for some complications if you do this yourself. I also show how to update carfax with your oil changes. Motiv OIl Filter Wrench - amzn.to/3UWPcEg Favorite Equipment for RAV4 Prime: - Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller - am...
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Logistics: Don't Make the Mistake of Not Planning
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In this video we talk about some of the logistics you need to plan for when hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. We discussing the recommended route, the dates, lodging, and transportation. Our Favorite Camping Gear: - GCI Zero Gravity Lounger - amzn.to/3LeXEKr - Clam Quick-Set Escape Sky - amzn.to/427Kzcm - Anker Wifi Projector - amzn.to/43aHXeX Our Essential Dog Gear: - Ruffwear GripTrex Dog B...
RAV4 Payload: Why is it so LOW & How to Check the Math
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RAV4 Payload: Why is it so LOW & How to Check the Math
ALINER Introduces New Twin Bed Evolution Model: ALiner Podcast Episode 8
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ALINER Introduces New Twin Bed Evolution Model: ALiner Podcast Episode 8
The EV Lease LOOPHOLE: Save up to $6,500 on a RAV4 Prime or other EV's
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The EV Lease LOOPHOLE: Save up to $6,500 on a RAV4 Prime or other EV's
Getting the Best Deal on a Used RAV4 PRIME
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Getting the Best Deal on a Used RAV4 PRIME
ALINER Introduces an Electrified Teardrop Camper: The Ascape AMP - ALiner Podcast Episode 7
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ALINER Introduces an Electrified Teardrop Camper: The Ascape AMP - ALiner Podcast Episode 7
RAV4 Prime Recall - Risk of Fire | Call Your Dealer Today !!
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RAV4 Prime Recall - Risk of Fire | Call Your Dealer Today !!
Toyota's Next Prime Takes Center Stage in 2025, Joined by the Grand Highlander or Tundra?
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Toyota's Next Prime Takes Center Stage in 2025, Joined by the Grand Highlander or Tundra?
The NEW RAV4 | 6th Generation to be Announced Next Year | EV Model Expected
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The NEW RAV4 | 6th Generation to be Announced Next Year | EV Model Expected
ALINER Meetup at Valley of Fire & Tour of Ranger 12 with Cool Modifications
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ALINER Meetup at Valley of Fire & Tour of Ranger 12 with Cool Modifications
Your Dream Campground Awaits: Reservation Strategies for Recreation.gov Success this Summer!!
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Your Dream Campground Awaits: Reservation Strategies for Recreation.gov Success this Summer!!
Top Boondocking Site | Grand Canyon's North Rim | Free Camping on Forest Road 611 in our ALINER
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Top Boondocking Site | Grand Canyon's North Rim | Free Camping on Forest Road 611 in our ALINER
Grand Canyon | Rim to Rim in 1 Day | N. Kaibab to Bright Angel | 58 Years Young
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Grand Canyon | Rim to Rim in 1 Day | N. Kaibab to Bright Angel | 58 Years Young
Are Extended Warranty's a Scam? Don't Listen to the Haters. Best Price on Toyota Extended Warranties
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Are Extended Warranty's a Scam? Don't Listen to the Haters. Best Price on Toyota Extended Warranties
The Narrows, Nature's Ultimate Playground at Zion National Park
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The Narrows, Nature's Ultimate Playground at Zion National Park
AC & Storage Mods | ALINER Podcast Episode 6 from Bryce Canyon National Park
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AC & Storage Mods | ALINER Podcast Episode 6 from Bryce Canyon National Park
If they continue to place those crappy tiny engines with turbos in those "sport cars" then No Thank You!!!
Looks like a two door Prius.
Great video and very well explained... subbed
Thanks for watching and the sub!! Appreciate it!!
Thanks for the review! Very appreciated!
Best car i've ever owned!!
@@GoldenK9Campers Nice! I get my grey Rav4 Prime XSE (tech) on next monday! Like you, I got a Golden Retriever. I think my family will enjoy this car a lot! I'm from Quebec, Canada, so i'm thrill to try my new Rav in the snow ;). Thanks
@@quasimentpro-hockey712 Awesome. Congrats on the new Prime!! Have fun.
I thought I was the only one thinking the Ice Cream truck had a louder jingle than my 2023 RAV 4 XSE Prime horn! Thanks for this great video. I ordered and received Hella 003.399.842 signature red grill horn set. My problem is that the connection plug behind the new horn is totally different from the connection plug on my car's horn. Do I send it back or start splicing wires. My car is really new with 1200 miles on it. I would hate to start butchering the wiring. Could use some advice. Thanks
The horn should be be black.. not signature red. You probably got a universal one vs the Toyota specific horn. I would send it back.
Girl!!!! He is looking out for us!! Come throughhh❤
Go get it !!
Nice! I need to get one.
It's pretty cheap.. and it's worked well for us so far.
You should!
For those people using a jump starter that can't reach both the positive in the fuse box and the negative as shown in this video, you can use a engine compartment grounded bolt for the ground instead. An alternative would be to use a 12 volt battery to connect to the positive and ground, giving the RAV4 enough temporary power to open the hatchback and gain access to the 12 volt battery that way. This way you can gain access directly to the 12 volt battery.
You were turning it the wrong way.
lefty loosey, righty tighty
TY sir. Just purchased hybrid RAV4. Didn’t know how to jump. Ty
Cool. Thanks for watching.
What jack stands do you use?
I got these.. Like em - amzn.to/4fjMqSt
@GoldenK9Campers thank you!!
@@jdalit08 You bet.
Will Aliner be at the 2025 Tampa super show? I have an HOA and a townhouse garage with the back part as a laundry area. 14feet max in length. I would like to see in person the Ranger or Scout 10 bunk model with total 13 ft from tip to tail. I have plenty of towing capacity with my Honda Pilot AWD (5,000). Is there an option for solar panels on the smaller units?
I do not believe they offer solar panels on 10' units. I think the 10 footers are under the 14' length you need but it does look like ALiner is going to be at the show - www.frvta.org/member-type/manufacturer/
Just changed my wife’s horn in her Rav 4 all because your step by step guide! Thank you
You bet. Hope she's happy!!
Very useful! Thanks a lot.
Awesome. Thanks..
An entertaining oil change video, who'd have thought?!
Ha.. thanks so much. I try.
I got a 2024 Rav4 Hybrid and so happy with it, so let em....Javi G.
The Hybrids are great. I got a PHEV prime. So awesome.
@@GoldenK9Campers I test drove a PHEV and I totally loved that power, just not the price, although I still wanted one but when I finally had the down pymt there were none to be found in Arizona, so I went with the hybrid, hey I'm happy and you'r happy so cool.
Amazing 👏
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!!
There's absolutely no need to remove the hood latch ! The horns' brackets are well to the sides of the latch. // These horns use about double the current of the stock 'toy car' horns. Just replacing the fuse with a higher value won't do it properly. The existing horn relay isn't rated to handle the extra current and may burn out. An after-market duel horn relay+fuse harness should be installed. This is intended to be driven directly by either one of the horn's wire.
Thanks for commenting. Don't recall removing the hood latch. Interesting suggestion about the dual horn relay. I've had it installed for a couple of years now with no issues.. but I don't use the horn all that much.
I ordered and installed this horn and I’m so glad I did. The factory horn sounded exactly as you said, “dinky”. Very good video
Cool. Thanks for watching. Best mod i've done.
Is it a problem calling a PHEV which is used elsewhere except US and Canada. It is still a prime just a consolidation of calling it a PHEV instead and saving costs on different badging throughout the markets that Toyotas work in.
Good point. Thanks.
any idea when they will be back on the lots for sale?
Manufacturing should have already resumed. So assuming they will be hitting dealers lots very soon.
From Montréal quebec Canada
Thanks forf watching.
Wow, so much work getting the vehicle high enough. I drive on a couple of short 2X6's under each wheel and then I'm high enough to change the oil. Don't need jack, jack stands, wheel chalks.
Yeah.. my intention on the video was to rotate the tires as well... but the video was too long as it is so didn't show that. That's the reason I jacked it up and put jack stands underneath them.
Thank you very much for the info and the video. After waiting for 2 years, a blue-print colored rav4 prime arrived. My closest dealer gets only 2 rav4s a year. I was debating whether purchasing or leasing the vehicle. The residual price in Michigan is $30,389. The dealer added all possible options, including the running boards and protection films, so the total cost of the car (w/o tax) is $54,266. I never thought of the early lease buyout. I will ask the dealer if it is possible option for me and who (the dealer or TFS) will be in charge of it. Thanks, again.
Your dealer won't want you to do this and might even lie (see other comments about this on the video). Good luck though. The blueprint is an awesome color for sure!!
Nice. So it's safe to use the battery from a conventional (diesel or gas) car to jump start the hybrid via those terminals? I was under the false assumption that it should only be hybrid to hybrid. Thanks for the clarification :)
For sure.
The name Prime is only used in the US, Canada and maybe South Korea I think so not surprised they're dropping it
Yep.. you're right.
EV demand dropping is not true if you zoom out, Q2 was down QoQ but every quarter before that was growing before that and also in Q3! Toyota is far far behind in the EV game :/
It's just not growing the way it was a couple of years ago. Many consumers had an EV and are going back to a hybrid. Toyota is playing the smart game by focusing on Hyvbrids and Plugin Hybrids.
@@GoldenK9Campers Perhaps not in the US but Toyota is a global company, looking at markets that are far in electrification hybrid sales are dropping. Oh well time will tell :)
@@anton_grahn Thanks for the feedback!!
What filter was on there? Was it the correct filter?
It was the correct filter, just over tightened.
The A Liner for sure. It's a bit more expensive, but far safer and durable. I wouldn't bother with the cloth extension, you're going to be in the outdoors, no need to bring it indoors.
Yep, we got the ALiner.
You just saved me a lot of hassle on a cold night far from home. You’re a hero,
Ah.. thanks so much. Glad to help.
mr johnson at midwest toyota qouted me a great extended warranty price for my 2024 sienna platinum awd. i purchased the car in Washington state.
Awesome. The extended warranty already saved me some bucks.
Those vacuums for oil change are fun until you end up with oil on the ceiling!
Yikes.
@@GoldenK9Campers Managed ten workshops and two of the garages had huge oil stains on ceiling. Not sure how the mechanics fared and how the hell they managed to shoot oil onto the very high ceilings. Must have had themselves an oil fountain!
👍👍👏
Thank You.
Great video, saved me to call roadside assistance. We were away for few days and didn't realised that dashcam would consume all the battery. After coming back, jump started a night before (by a roadside assistance guy) but didn't realise that dashcam would drain the battery overnight. Saw this video and jump started again with my second car.
Cool. thank.
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!
What kind of material did you make the projector screen out of?
It was just some white (black out) material, PVC pipe, and velcro.
I drove a sienna recently on a 600 mile each way. Made 34-35 mpg. Fantastic. Smooth ride plenty of power
The gas mileage was really incredible. Nice and smooth ride. Great road trip car for sure.
Thanks for all the great tips!! 👍
I got a couple of other Grand Canyon Videos. If you're thinking about Rim To Rim, please check them out.
Your discount code does not work on Amazon or on their website.
Thanks for reporting. I tried it myself and you're right, it doesn't work. I contacted Auto-Vox. As soon as I hear back, i'll let you know.
The code is supposedly active now.
Hello guys great video you always explaining giving so much information thank you 😊
You bet. Thanks for watching.
Do you use the rav4 prime to power your AC at night for a 3 day trip? Do you find yourself wanting to have another battery to power your camper? Simpler question: Is 1 full charge of the Rav4 prime battery more than enough to power your AC/Heater, etc for a 3 day weekend trip?
I haven't tried to run it all nite long. It's got an 18.1 KWh battery and the AC pulls between 8-12amps. So if I ran it for 8 hours continuous it should use about 9.6Kwh so a little more than hallf. The great thing about the prime though is when you are driving you can put it in charge mode and charge up the battery. It actually charges up pretty fast. Pretty amazing. Also, when it runs out of battery it just starts up the engine. I'm still waiting for a PHEV truck though with an outlet in the bed. That's my dream tow vehicle.
@@GoldenK9Campers Can you please tell me how you do the math calculation? How you got 9.6Kwh after 8 hours? Thank you! I like your Aliner, but too expensive for me lol.
@@HDMOVIECREATOR2012 Take the average amps of the AC, (10), multiply by the volts (120), multiply by the hours used (8), and divide by 1,000.
@@GoldenK9Campers thank you!
@@HDMOVIECREATOR2012 You bet.
This is an exciting new rig. Since the EcoFlow runs on a 48 volt system it would make more sense to include a Nomadic Cooling 48 volt ac that plugs directly into the Ecoflow. It is smaller (lower profile) and much more efficient than running on 12 volts.
The AC in the unit is 120V. That Nomadic unit looks really cool.
Walmart sells tool for oil filter for $5 dollars is a small one, buy it helps a lot.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Darrell
Hi !!
Thank you for this helpful video! Much appreciated.
You bet. Thanks for watching !!
I wouldn’t ever be talking your car back to who ever over tightened these things, great example of why you should do all your own oil changes!!!
I agree. So interesting... I bought a wrangler and was able to remove the oil filter on it just by hand. Easiest oil change ever.
You guys look cute getting ready to push that button. lol... Thanks for the video.
Thank You. Good Luck. I think we're going to try and go in May next year.
@@GoldenK9Campers Need to start preparing to push those buttons. Good luck to you too.
@@LunaBella2006 thanks!!
Just changed my A-Liner tire today thanks to you! Appreciate your video :)
Yay!! You made my day !!
You guys remind me of me and my wife.
Hopefully that's a good thing!!
A couple of things I'd like to note here as supplements to Darrell and Nicole's commentary: 1. The powertrain is pretty much identical to the Highlander Hybrid's, and similar to the Rav4 Prime's, except that the traction battery in the Sienna and Highlander is only 1.6 kW-hr (useable), compared to 14.5 kW-hr (usable) in the Rav4 Prime. All three vehicles use the same 2.5 liter, Atkinson cycle, In-line 4 cylinder engine and P-810 transaxle (180 hp MG2 motor). As Darrell noted, the Sienna has less power overall, and the electric motors don't seem to contribute much once you are past about 35~45 mph: the reason for this is that the Sienna's traction battery has far less capacity than the Rav4 Prime's, and it's really only there to provide energy for initial acceleration away from a stop sign, and to recapture some energy from the regenerative braking system when decelerating. To put this in context, the Rav4 Prime can run up to 57 miles in EV mode on a full battery charge (on flat terrain at 35 mph), whereas the Sienna or Highlander Hybrid can maybe go 2 miles in EV, crawling along at 20 mph. Attempt to accelerate past about 24 mph, and the Sienna will automatically switch from EV to HV mode and you can't prevent this. The overall performance and behavior of the Rav4 Prime is quite a bit different from the Sienna or Highlander, even though the engines and transmissions are more or less the same: that honkin' big battery in the Rav4 Prime radically changes the behavior of the car, in either EV or HV modes. 2. The Sienna Hybrid's second-row seats are in fact removable, just not easily or quickly, and you have to follow some special procedures. The issue with these seats is that they don't have quick-release latches as most older minivans do, and the reason for this has to do with the traction battery and air bag sensors: these seats are surrounded by air bags, and they have air bags in the second-row seat backs to protect the third-row seat passengers in a frontal collision. There are sensors in the seat cushions that inform the car's computer as to whether there are passengers sitting in those seats, or not. If no passengers are in the seats, the air bags for them are disabled, same as for the front passenger seat. To bypass these sensors, you have to install 3rd-party "dongles" on the seat wiring connectors, that fake out the computer to make it think that the seat is still there. The specific problem here is that removing the seat involves unplugging several wiring harness connectors hidden underneath, and if you unplug them in the wrong order, or fail to install the bypass dongles correctly, you will trigger an error code (a "P-code") in the OBD-II diagnostic system, and possibly trigger the air bags to deploy. Toyota strongly discourages user removal of these seats, but it can be done, for example to install a wheelchair lift or ramp that deploys out of the side door instead of the rear hatch. Minivans with stow-and-go third-row seating are very difficult and VERY expensive to modify for rear-access wheelchair lifts. Braun Mobility can sell you a Sienna with a side-access or rear-access wheelchair ramp. CORRECTION: The Braun Mobility Sienna Conversion modifies the floor pan for both the rear-access and side-access ramps, making them "forever" conversions; installing them involves massive modifications to the van with removal of a lot of the original sheet metal, relocation of the fuel tank, traction battery, and exhaust system, and once completed, you some seats with no possibility to ever convert the van back to stock. For the rear access conversion, you lose both the second and third row seats, but get a small, single jump seat wedged in just behind the front passenger seat, where a nurse/caregiver would be seated - these vans are generally for transport of people who are totally wheelchair bound and have to travel with a nurse. In the side-access conversion, you retain the third row seats. The price for these modified vans starts at $65,000 for a base-model Sienna LE with a fully manual side ramp, to an eye-watering $95,000 for a top-of-the-line Platinum with the rear-entry wheelchair mod and fully hydraulic ramp mechanism to extend and retract the ramp.
Thanks so much for sharing. Always such a wealth of knowledge.
@@GoldenK9Campers - I've come into some new info this morning, and have modified my post accordingly. Both the rear-access and side-access conversions by Braun Mobility involve permanent and irreversible structural modifications to the Sienna, making it impossible to ever revert the car back to the original seats. Once converted into a Mobility Van to haul people in wheelchairs, that's all that Sienna will ever be good for, and re-selling a used one will typically involve a huge loss. The Rear access conversion is designed to accommodate two patients in wheelchairs, whereas the side-access conversion only holds 1 wheelchair, but you retain the original third row seats. My partner sometimes uses a power wheelchair, as did my first wife Lynn, who passed away in 2013, so I've been having to deal with this issue of how to transport a very heavy (240 pound) motorized wheel chair for nearly 20 years. It's much easier and simpler to use a cargo van for this purpose, but all of the compact cargo vans disappeared from the US market over the last couple of years: the last two were the Nissan NV-200, and the Ford Transit Connect, and both were discontinued last year. The only vans left are Full-Size: Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and Chevy Express. None of these are Hybrid, they're all around $50,000 in the least expensive versions, and they all get sub-20 mpg fuel economy, but they cal all be easily fitted with hydraulic wheelchair lifts or ramps without modifying the structure of the vehicle.