180 Degree Tank Turn my way out of being stuck in mud

[RivnSoon]

Well, I got myself in a situation today...and it was dire...

Went to check out few parcels of building land. Truck did amazing in the soaked grassy rolling hills untill it met its (and mine) match on the last lot. It had rained all day and the entrance was already very muddy with an immediate hill upon entry. As I tried to keep it in the grassy right hand side, I immediately began to traction slide into the deep mud in the left. Happened pretty much instantly. Got dug in pretty good, no mode or combo of traction setting can get me out. At this time the front end is pointing towards the hill, all wheels spinning and either heating up and evaporating moisture or the thick odorless smoke was coming from the motors. I did eventually get AWD unavailable, figured motors got hot. Next I waved down a lifted F250 with MTs, got a strap, but the nice fellow who really wanted to help didn't have any luck either. After he got stuck a couple of times, he decided that he didn't want to risk it. Understandable. I looked around and found few tree limbs, figured I'd use them as traction ramps. Nope ...At this time it was 2h in, I'm in slacks and button down, and was supposed to be gone 20 min ....

Desperation last attempt- broke some limbs and cleared few feet in the back, backed the truck some, then Rock crawl mode, TC full off, front wheels locked right. Used the no hold to let truck slide slight back on each fwd power attempt while hoping gravity/slight decline will rotate the truck. It did! Probably 2 inches at a time but made a complete 180 degree turn ala tank turn! Phew! Nothing broken or scratched, muddy interior, and instead of broken confidence came out with lots more faith in this truck!

Got 1 min video of the aftermath but won't let me upload.

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[RivnSoon]

Ordered these to keep in the gear tunnel at all times....

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[DB-EV]

Wow in 21s you are brave

 

[jasonphoto01]

You don't know how far she can go until you know how far she can't. Impressive, nonetheless, considering those aren't A/T's.

 

[opnwide]

Do you have pictures of your loafers?

 

[COdogman]

You were lucky to get out of that with the 21s!

 

[RivnSoon]

Do you have pictures of your loafers?

I did point the phone in my video to show my shoes and pants but since I can't uploaded it....here you go.
These were a decent and comfortable shoes ...

 

[opnwide]

I did point the phone in my video to show my shoes and pants but since I can't uploaded it....here you go.
These were a decent and comfortable shoes ...

Glad you got out! And glad you wear boots with your slacks!!

 

[W1SE]

Wow in 21s you are brave

21’s are much more capable than most realize. Airing down helps a lot too. The motors do a lot of the work.

 

[WattTruckMatt]

According to the way your seat looks, you might have pooped your pants a little bit too?

Mud is whole thing. Proper tires and recovery boards are a good start.

I haven't been in this situation, but will the motors even let you spin the tires to clean mud out of the grooves? Say you even had mud tires installed...

 

[av8or]

Glad you got out, and GREAT story!

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I hope I don't get to the car wash after you.

 

[Marchin_MTB]

Now you have a good story…. And at least you had the all weather mats in!

I am curious as to the source of the “odorless smoke”.

 

[IRun]

Well I found your problem... you left your aero guards.

 

[nfrank]

It's not surprising that a group of people who are buying a vehicle with four independent motors are heavily focused on traction. However, I went from a F-150 with 4WD + rear locker and 3 peak snow tires to the Rivian with 21s. I have been much better off driving on hilly, snow covered roads with the Rivian. The motors and weight balance really do make these street tires much more capable than we're used to on other vehicles.

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