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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 07:49 AM
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Just want to say Hi as ill be joining this part of the forums shortly. The stable currently has an ES350 (2010), SC430 (2002), RX400h (2008) and now it'll be joined by this 2017 RX350.

Excited to see how the 4th gen compares to my old second gen.

It only has 34,000kms on it so its a baby for 2017. Pretty sure the old lady who owned it before just took it to the supermarket and back home. One owner, no accidents, and has the executive package (only thing missing is the rear seat entertainment) and white on black leather.

Nice to meet everyone here! im looking forward to do some good road trips this summer.

Has anyone ever tried to fold down the back seats and sleep in the back? is it long enough for somebody who's 6'2 ? Car camping is something i want to do with it. Also maybe towing a airstream basecamp x.
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Originally Posted by Badhobz
Just want to say Hi as ill be joining this part of the forums shortly. The stable currently has an ES350 (2010), SC430 (2002), RX400h (2008) and now it'll be joined by this 2017 RX350.

Excited to see how the 4th gen compares to my old second gen.

It only has 34,000kms on it so its a baby for 2017. Pretty sure the old lady who owned it before just took it to the supermarket and back home. One owner, no accidents, and has the executive package (only thing missing is the rear seat entertainment) and white on black leather.

Nice to meet everyone here! im looking forward to do some good road trips this summer.

Has anyone ever tried to fold down the back seats and sleep in the back? is it long enough for somebody who's 6'2 ? Car camping is something i want to do with it. Also maybe towing a airstream basecamp x.
Sounds similar to our 2017 which is also white pearl with black interior. 52K miles on the clock so far and we purchased new in 17. Good luck and share some pics.
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 09:46 AM
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Hi and welcome! Your 2017 has the same mileage as my 2018 -- you're right, it's not yet fully broken in. ;-)
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Has anyone ever tried to fold down the back seats and sleep in the back? is it long enough for somebody who's 6'2 ? Car camping is something i want to do with it. Also maybe towing a airstream basecamp x.
I'm only 5' 8", but I have the impression, after using mine to haul tree trimmings and stuff, that if you slide the front seats all the way forward, you will have enough room to stretch out on an air mattress if you want.


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DAm i cant find any fully loaded models selling private party anywhere
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well to answer my own question, you sort of... kind of.... are able to camp with it. Width is good, length is not so good with the standard RX (for anyone over 6'ft). Pretty sure if you had the RX-L it would be fine.

But i love this car!
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Old Mar 14, 2021 | 06:29 PM
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Another issue is that the regular RX rear seats don't fold flat. I think a 4Runner would be a much better alternative.
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An even better choice:

https://www.greatamericancountry.com...ng-rv/episodes

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This guy has done some camping in his RX and created some customizations for it. It looks like a 3rd gen, but the concepts should still apply and be helpful to you.

Also, check out Nikki Delventhal's channel. Interesting girl. She's attractive enough to have been a cheerleader for a pro football team and has appeared on one of those harlots and *****monger reality TV shows. Now she lives full time in her Toyota Prius, traveling all around the US. (53) Nikki Delventhal - YouTube She has some really ingenious car camping ideas.
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So after fiddling around i was able to successfully car camp in the 4th gen RX.

I bought 2 of these Ikea SLAKT fold out foam mattresses and they fit perfectly https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/slaekt-...ding-60362965/


Im 6'2 and i was still able to sleep with my legs straight, you just have to move the front seats all the way forward. Also the slant isnt so bad, you can alleviate it by parking slight on a incline.

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