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  1. joelg

    Questions after R1T rental first impressions

    Thanks so much to everyone for the quick replies! Regarding charging in Northern California, we primarily do trips north to Sonoma and Mendocino counties, over to Yosemite, or south to Monterey and Bug Sur. All those areas are pretty well served by Tesla but I haven't noticed many EA or RAN...
  2. joelg

    Questions after R1T rental first impressions

    Hello everyone! I just got back from Christmas in Illinois and while I was there I rented an R1T on Turo to get some real-world experience with it. My pre-order number has also come up so I can pull the trigger on a Max Pack Dual Motor R1T anytime, but I have some questions that I was hoping...
  3. joelg

    Camping (gear and range) Review in my R1T

    The structure is just a basic plywood frame that I've bolted into the frunk tub with the factory bolt points. The inverter sits behind the frunk under the access panel and next to the air filter and 12v battery. I also added the inverter's remote and a 110v outlet to the frunk, so I don't have...
  4. joelg

    Camping (gear and range) Review in my R1T

    Thanks so much for the detailed post! I've been attempting similar 2+2 family camping in my Model Y to get ready for my future R1T and it's been super fun. I wired a 2000W inverter to the 12v battery which then recharges from the Tesla's main battery whenever the car is on. A couple things I've...
  5. joelg

    What Will you do when you Take Delivery?

    I'm hoping to take delivery in Bloomington/Normal (my hometownā€”obligatory "Go Wildcats!"), visit my parents, and then take my dad on a cross country off-road adventure all the way to the Pacific. I recently discovered the TransAmerica Trail and I'm hoping to spend the next year mapping out the...
  6. joelg

    Comparable Used Truck to the R1T?

    Also, I should clarify... I've spent the last 2 years in Tokyo where my primary mode of transportation has been an e-bike, and before that we were in San Francisco with a BMW i3 so by "comparable", I really mean, "not a subcompact hatchback with 110 miles of range or a bicycle". It can be a...
  7. joelg

    Comparable Used Truck to the R1T?

    Yeah, weā€™re returning to the US after 2 years in Japan and need a short term vehicle to get us through the next year. Itā€™s either a used car or some kind of lease transfer potentially.
  8. joelg

    Comparable Used Truck to the R1T?

    Hey Everyone! Iā€™m in need of a vehicle to get my family around while we wait for our Rivian R1T max pack sometime in 2022. Iā€™ve never owned a truck before so Iā€™m interested in trialing the experience before taking the plunge next year. Weā€™d like to use the next 9-12 months to see how we like a...
  9. joelg

    Does the Forest Edge interior match ANY exterior paint color besides Launch Green?

    Is it just me or is there not one exterior paint color that doesnā€™t clash with the Forest Edge green interior? I love the green interior with the darker wood and I currently have Launch Green with Forest Edge preordered, but if I decide to delay in order wait for the 400+ mile battery every...
  10. joelg

    R1T Overland Rig Possibilities

    @Hexijen that AT Habitat is pretty slick. I think what I'm going for is a slide-in camper format, but instead of needing all the interior space of a camper (like the Kimboā€”which looks awesome), I'd use the slide-in for storage and solar panels and then put a rooftop tent on top of it. I really...
  11. joelg

    R1T Overland Rig Possibilities

    My hope is that 10 300W residential-roof-top-style panels would be enough to set up a basecamp during the day to charge up the backup battery and then transfer that energy into the truck via an L2 charger overnight, topping up the R1T with enough range to run around the next the day. The idea...
  12. joelg

    R1T Overland Rig Possibilities

    Hi! One of my primary uses for the R1T is as an ideal roadtrip/overlanding vehicle. It has 4 spacious seats, good range, and tons of storage to start. But I've also been daydreaming abut building a custom camping rig that would fit in the bed and provide storage for camping gear and a platform...
  13. joelg

    Poll: Rivian Factory Delivery & Tour

    I grew up in Normal, IL and my parents still live there so I'd be super happy and proud to visit and pick up my Rivian from my hometown. The road trip back to California would also be a great breaking-in period. I've been wanting to do that drive forever, but using a gas-powered van or SUV to...


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