Does the R1S have electronic sway compensation for towing like the Land Rover LR4 (ie. no need for sway hitch)?

[LR4toR1S]

Just asking because the Sales Shop guy said yes, I don't see it as an automated feature.

For the curious: The LR4 doesn't need a load compensation hitch to avoid trailer sway as it is built in to the safety features. Putting a sway compensation hitch actually hinders the safety features on the LR4.


It appears I may have been misinformed? Not a huge deal, but I need to know if Its time to get a new hitch for my trailer now that I am moving on to the R1s.

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[Dark-Fx]

I don't use a WDH for my 5k+ single axle camper and it's mostly okay. Only an issue with 3/4 full tanks that slosh back and forth.

Supposedly Rivian has electronic anti-sway, but I don't think I've ever had an aggressive enough sway for it to intervene. I am quite good at not overcorrecting at this point.

 

[electruck]

The Rivian manual specifies use of a WDH when towing over 5000 lbs.

 

[SwampNut]

One person asks about sway control, and people respond with info about weight distribution. Two different things. I have never and will never use sway control, on any vehicle, but use WDH when above around 50% of the vehicle capacity.

OP, which one did you mean?

 

[IHScout]

One person asks about sway control, and people respond with info about weight distribution. Two different things. I have never and will never use sway control, on any vehicle, but use WDH when above around 50% of the vehicle capacity.

OP, which one did you mean?

Curious why you don't use any sway control? What WDH do you use? Thanks.

 

[electruck]

According to the manual, vehicle provided trailer sway control is always on when towing.

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