Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Charging Station Opens in Shoshone, CA (edge of Death Valley)

[Electric Rivilution]

Announced by Rivian:

Our latest Rivian Adventure Network site is live in Shoshone, CA, on the edge of Death Valley National Park and it features 6 DC fast chargers, including 3 trailer-friendly chargers. If you stop by in spring, fall, or winter, you can explore the town’s wetlands and birding trails. ?

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[Robin]

Announced by Rivian:

Our latest Rivian Adventure Network site is live in Shoshone, CA, on the edge of Death Valley National Park and it features 6 DC fast chargers, including 3 trailer-friendly chargers. If you stop by in spring, fall, or winter, you can explore the town’s wetlands and birding trails. ?

Finally about time , this will be a godsend for those traveling in Death Valley ?????????????

 

[tate16t]

What’s up with East Coast RANs. New York is dessert dry. ?

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Don't know if I missed it, but is there a list of which RAN's have pull-through spots for campers?

 

[DeanB1452]

Don't know if I missed it, but is there a list of which RAN's have pull-through spots for campers?

I don't know if there is a list floating around anywhere, but your Rivian app can tell you if a RAN is trailer-friendly. Select a RAN in the maps section of your Rivian app and it will say "Trailer friendly" if it has a pull-through.

 

[agame32]

It looks like between Shoshone and Olancha should be very doable to make a nice loop.

 

[MejDam]

Finally about time , this will be a godsend for those traveling in Death Valley ?????????????

that'll be me this weekend. I uploaded pictures to plugshare if there aren't any by Saturday.

 

[CharonPDX]

Don't know if I missed it, but is there a list of which RAN's have pull-through spots for campers?

AFAIK, all but one have at least one trailer-capable spot.

They aren't all "pull-through," though. There are a couple near me that are back-in or back-out, just extra-long.

 

[R1Sky Business]

Announced by Rivian:

Our latest Rivian Adventure Network site is live in Shoshone, CA, on the edge of Death Valley National Park and it features 6 DC fast chargers, including 3 trailer-friendly chargers. If you stop by in spring, fall, or winter, you can explore the town’s wetlands and birding trails. ?

Let's go!!!!

 

[agame32]

AFAIK, all but one have at least one trailer-capable spot.

They aren't all "pull-through," though. There are a couple near me that are back-in or back-out, just extra-long.

In CA I know of Olancha NOT listed as “Trailer Friendly” but being behind a gas station that seems to have plenty of space for a truck and trailer to charge.

Then there’s Bishop which IS listed as Trailer Friendly despite being in a tighter shopping center. This stall is located away from the other five and is designated as a pull-through but I doubt both spaces are often available except for off hours in my experience.

My point being that extra research is warranted aside from what the RAN map shows regarding trailers.

 

[Robin]

That’s gonna make it hard for someone to charge up with a trailer with an idiot ICE car blocking the drive through, ?..looks like the sign needs to be in a better place or properly labeled..

 

[tate16t]

What’s up with East Coast RANs. New York is dessert dry. ?

Rivian must have been listening.

https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-confirms-more-charging-outposts-coming-to-more-states/

 

[BigSkies]

Awesome timing, as I'm going through Death Valley in about a week.

I'm coming in through Vegas. My original plan was to use the Tesla charger in Pahrump before taking 190 into Furnace Creek, and then to Badwater.

This opens up the option of getting to Badwater from the south.

Which path would others recommend? It looks like there's better viewpoints on the 190 route, but that will involve some backtracking, whereas the southern route makes it more of a loop.

 

[CharonPDX]

In CA I know of Olancha NOT listed as “Trailer Friendly” but being behind a gas station that seems to have plenty of space for a truck and trailer to charge.

Then there’s Bishop which IS listed as Trailer Friendly despite being in a tighter shopping center. This stall is located away from the other five and is designated as a pull-through but I doubt both spaces are often available except for off hours in my experience.

My point being that extra research is warranted aside from what the RAN map shows regarding trailers.

HAH! Yep, I had that same issue last year on my big road trip at Bishop, ended up blocking half the aisle using one of the "regular" stalls. Loved Olancha, though.

My solution:

Olancha, for those unfamiliar:

Enough room behind that building to pull in three 40' trailers if needed.

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