Should I fly out to Normal (from Portland) to pick up my truck?

[R1Sky Business]

I mean it really is, right?

Get packing man, before they change their mind.

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[R1Sky Business]

he said they are looking at putting on "homecoming" type events in the future where owners can come out and experience the full factory tour.

Not anytime soon

 

[Joints4Sale]

This is a hard no. Going on that long of a road trip without any experience in that particular EV or route is a recipe for disaster. You haven't had an EV before? That's a triple quadruple no. It's like getting used to swimming by jumping in a shark cage. Work up to it.

Enjoy having your beautiful car dropped off at your doorstep. It'll be lovely.

I ride adventure type motorcycles(dual sports). People always ask me what the most important tools are to pack. The same tool applies to this........A Credit Card.

If you have the time and the right attitude, this can be a trip with lots of great memories. If all goes well then it was a great trip, if not then it was a great ADVENTURE. Remember, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want".

 

[crashmtb]

I ride adventure type motorcycles(dual sports). People always ask me what the most important tools are to pack. The same tool applies to this........A Credit Card.

If you have the time and the right attitude, this can be a trip with lots of great memories. If all goes well then it was a great trip, if not then it was a great ADVENTURE. Remember, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want".

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FWIW in non-COVID times all car manufacturers will give you a factory tour for free if you email nicely. You don't need to buy a car for that, it's standard practice as good marketing. You'd be surprised how little they actually care if you buy one of their cars, it doesn't really get you any more special treatment than being polite.

Who knows if/when that will resume, however.

All of them, really?

 

[mgc0216]

I ride adventure type motorcycles(dual sports). People always ask me what the most important tools are to pack. The same tool applies to this........A Credit Card.

If you have the time and the right attitude, this can be a trip with lots of great memories. If all goes well then it was a great trip, if not then it was a great ADVENTURE. Remember, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want".

ADV bikes (I have an F800GS that replaced a R1200GS) are exactly why I said "that's what credit cards and tow trucks are for" (and a good Spot receiver)

 

[R1Sky Business]

ADV bikes (I have an F800GS that replaced a R1200GS) are exactly why I said "that's what credit cards and tow trucks are for" (and a good Spot receiver)

How much time were you given to decide?

 

[crashmtb]

ADV bikes (I have an F800GS that replaced a R1200GS) are exactly why I said "that's what credit cards and tow trucks are for" (and a good Spot receiver)

Forget flying, ride the GS out, put it in the bed for the drive home.

 

[Joints4Sale]

Forget flying, ride the GS out, put it in the bed for the drive home.

Could even add a Saddle Sore 1000 attempt to gain Iron Butt Association entry.

 

[silkyjohnson]

I’m contemplating something similar if timing dictates it. Moving from WI to WA. Timing may mean I take delivery before the move. This would increase miles by a bit (no fast charging through the usual route) and add in towing a U-Haul trailer. Kind of hope Rivian isn’t moving quite that fast

 

[R1Sky Business]

Let's focus people, the drive home will be adventurous enough.....for now.

 

[R1Sky Business]

I’m contemplating something similar if timing dictates it. Moving from WI to WA. Timing may mean I take delivery before the move. This would increase miles by a bit (no fast charging through the usual route) and add in towing a U-Haul trailer. Kind of hope Rivian isn’t moving quite that fast

Rivian has been accused of many things.... moving too fast is not one of them....

 

[mgc0216]

Forget flying, ride the GS out, put it in the bed for the drive home.

For that trip I'd take the R1200RT that sits next to the GS

But alas, not enough time to ride out / drive back.

 

[jjswan33]

Do it. I can confirm getting from Portland to SLC is easy peezy. I guess through Denver on I70 then up to I80 over to Illinois would be similarly easy. I found Electrify America stations reliable in my road trip. Make sure you know how to do a hard reset if you have issues fast charging.

In the end what is the worst case? Something goes wrong with the truck and Rivian has to give you a tow? I mean can you imagine the bad PR if you got stranded and Rivian didn't help?? They would bend over backwards if there was an issue.

 

[mgc0216]

Could even add a Saddle Sore 1000 attempt to gain Iron Butt Association entry.

Already have it (unofficially as I didn't do the whole verified start w/ receipts nonsense) Santa Barbara to Portland

 

[silkyjohnson]

Rivian has been accused of many things.... moving too fast is not one of them....

kind of counting on it

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