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  1. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    The latest info I found is that Amsted has supplied a drive shaft disconnect system that (at a minimum) is fitted onto the rear motors. It is passive requiring no power when it has connected or disconnect the wheels and only requires power to switch between the two states. Itā€™s used to realize...
  2. StevieD

    Poll: Will you stay with Rivian after Price Increase?

    I appreciate that RJ said what he had to say and believe it to be sincere. Having said that, itā€™s amazing that the outrage of preorders was not considered BEFORE the decision was made. Sure startups have their issues but this was a reflection on the maturity of its management.
  3. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    After Rivianā€™s recent 20% price hike that took my R1T configuration over $105k, Rivian solved my flat tow issue! All the pre-orders behind me are about to move up one position!
  4. StevieD

    Sales Tax Impact Is Murky For Normal As Rivian Sales Begin

    A few years ago, I traded my car out for a Dodge Durango while I was in Utah. They gave me a transit plate and collected Florida license fees and sales tax. When I got back to Florida, DMV already had the title, registration, and plates ready for me. Later, the Utah dealer sent me a check for...
  5. StevieD

    1st deliveries in November says my Rivian Guide. Communication from RJ expected today

    Under promising and over delivering is exactly just that. IMHO continued promising and not delivering is an entirely different matter even when deliveries finally start!
  6. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    As a full time RVr who travels a lot, I see a lot of larger vehicles being towed including hummers, pickups, and large SUVs. My toad is a RAM. I also see some stacker trailers, some of which can carry two or more vehicles. If Rivian doesnā€™t want to address this market, I would hope that they...
  7. StevieD

    400+ miles announced??

    I have mine configured for 400+ battery
  8. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    Not to get off track but you have a Corvair?! Loved my ā€˜64 Corvair that I had back in th 60ā€™s. First engine I stripped down and broke the case in half to rebuild the whole thing. Was in the Aif Force then so it could stay in the Auto Hobby shop and I could stand t he walking around. Rebuilt...
  9. StevieD

    Flat towing a Rivian

    Thereā€™s been a lot of discussion about flat towing ranging from the basics of what is needed by most people, including me, of being able to tow behind their RV to additional benefits of enhanced braking, battery charging, etc. Unfortunately, the most recent news from the Rivian team is that...
  10. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    Itā€™s disappointing that Rivian seems so focused on the problem and not a solution. When WWII Jeeps were purchased by civilians after the war, 4WD only drive was found to be a problem on paved roads as the engine and drive train were fixed to the wheel motion. (Somewhat similar problem?). Warm...
  11. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    THIS IS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION ā€” NOT THE ONLY SOLUTION ā€” RIVIAN WOULD NEED TO SUPPORT IT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER OR INCORPORATE IT IN ITS MANUFACTURING. Problem Statement: EV motors and components are susceptible to damage when the EV is flat towed at the speed and distances...
  12. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    No matter how much i want a Rivian, Iā€™m a full-time RVr and if I canā€™t flat tow it, I canā€™t use it. I believe that there are pretty simple solutions that Iā€™ve posted earlier. Itā€™s just a regrettable choice to potentially abandon a large class of users (Class A/B/C) who need TOADS to...
  13. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    True. I havenā€™t received a response from my letter to RJ.
  14. StevieD

    Flat towing a Rivian

    THIS IS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION ā€” NOT THE ONLY SOLUTION ā€” RIVIAN WOULD NEED TO SUPPORT IT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER OR INCORPORATE IT IN ITS MANUFACTURING. Problem Statement: EV motors and components are susceptible to damage when the EV is flat towed at the speed and distances...
  15. StevieD

    Flat towing a Rivian

    As far as braking is concerned, itā€™s easily solved. I tow my RAM 1500 behind my RV as I have done in the past with my Toyota TIndra, Scion xB, several Jeeps, and a few other vehicles. Because my RV has air brakes, I use Demcoā€™s Air Force One to perform proportional braking action in the TOAD...
  16. StevieD

    Flat towing a Rivian

    Final word (to date)
  17. StevieD

    R1S flat towing behind an RV?

    Trailers present other issues I donā€™t want to deal with! Iā€™ve been RVing since 1970 and feel that I understand this a bit more. To some, a stacker or flat trailer works, especially when you find a place to park the trailer when oneā€™s traveling. One nite in a back in site can mean unloading...


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