KeithPleas
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The review - and comments - on the Camp Kitchen had me thinking about the Gear Tunnel Shuttle, itself a $1500 option that's included with the Camp Kitchen. I didn't see a thread specifically on this feature and wanted to get others thoughts.
Rivian says it's for Camp Kitchen and "a range of products to come". It's weight rated up to 200 pounds (presumably with the adjustable support leg deployed).
I'm trying to imagine this with gear on it - in use. First, it's maybe 4" thick so you lose height in the tunnel. It extends 2' to 6'...the R1T is about 7' wide...so that's the full width of the tunnel - which means that about 1/3 of that is moving what was easily reached on the driver side over to the passenger side. If you're parked up/downslope then things will slide off (witness the rocks on the Camp Kitchen). Maybe if it had a basket / tray shape...or maybe there could be a basket or tray that sat ON the Shuttle.
So you'll need 6' of clearance on the passenger side. OK. And the leg adjusts for height. OK. And the Shuttle can be operated one handed. OK. So...you have clearance...you slide it out with one hand....you're holding as much as 100 lbs in that hand at a certain height (does it pivot at full extension?) and with your other hand you're reaching under to deploy the support leg AND adjust it's height...all while supporting the weight in your other hand. I'm in the PNW so it's now raining (snowing in the mountains) on all that "gear"
Maybe I'm just not getting it, but for "gear"...I think I'd be better off without the Shuttle. Is it easily removable? No mention on the site...haven't seen it mentioned...curious if anyone knows.
So for "gear"...I'm thinking no thank you. So for what other "products" might you conceivably want this Shuttle? I think we established (thank you Bloomberg!) that the R1T isn't a "work truck" so probably no Dewalt/Festool contractor work center...and 200 lbs would be pretty lightweight (my Dewalt Miter Saw stand supports 500 lbs). A ski waxing table? Vices, plug in for heater, just don't smack the truck with the ends. What else?
I am trying to justify getting this on it's own to lower (for me) the perceived cost of the Camp Kitchen, but I'm struggling.
Rivian says it's for Camp Kitchen and "a range of products to come". It's weight rated up to 200 pounds (presumably with the adjustable support leg deployed).
I'm trying to imagine this with gear on it - in use. First, it's maybe 4" thick so you lose height in the tunnel. It extends 2' to 6'...the R1T is about 7' wide...so that's the full width of the tunnel - which means that about 1/3 of that is moving what was easily reached on the driver side over to the passenger side. If you're parked up/downslope then things will slide off (witness the rocks on the Camp Kitchen). Maybe if it had a basket / tray shape...or maybe there could be a basket or tray that sat ON the Shuttle.
So you'll need 6' of clearance on the passenger side. OK. And the leg adjusts for height. OK. And the Shuttle can be operated one handed. OK. So...you have clearance...you slide it out with one hand....you're holding as much as 100 lbs in that hand at a certain height (does it pivot at full extension?) and with your other hand you're reaching under to deploy the support leg AND adjust it's height...all while supporting the weight in your other hand. I'm in the PNW so it's now raining (snowing in the mountains) on all that "gear"
Maybe I'm just not getting it, but for "gear"...I think I'd be better off without the Shuttle. Is it easily removable? No mention on the site...haven't seen it mentioned...curious if anyone knows.
So for "gear"...I'm thinking no thank you. So for what other "products" might you conceivably want this Shuttle? I think we established (thank you Bloomberg!) that the R1T isn't a "work truck" so probably no Dewalt/Festool contractor work center...and 200 lbs would be pretty lightweight (my Dewalt Miter Saw stand supports 500 lbs). A ski waxing table? Vices, plug in for heater, just don't smack the truck with the ends. What else?
I am trying to justify getting this on it's own to lower (for me) the perceived cost of the Camp Kitchen, but I'm struggling.
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