Off road unlocked: my first off-roading in R1S

[R1Thor]

Looks fun.

I've been trying to find sliders so I can take my R1S for an off-road shakedown run, but haven't found the right option.

Since Rivian won't/may not service vehicles with sliders, I was hoping they'd release their own so that wouldn't be an issue, but it looks as if it may not happen.

For what it's worth, that class, while somewhat intense, requires neither sliders, nor dedicated tires. (The professionals are so very good at helping us understand how to use our vehicles and in some ways imply that things like sliders, dedicated tires, and other off-road equipment are kind of 'crutches' for people who aren't otherwise super well versed; bad luck-aside. I'm paraphrasing, but you get the jist)

People on 22 sports and no extra protection have done very well in that course.

I think the worst that's ever happened are a few flat tires, but Jazzy and company generally bring a few extra spares to loan (from Rivian) just in case people don't have their own. To date, I don't believe they've had to use more than 1. And, as far as I'm ware, there has been zero damage to vehicles outside of a scratched rim or two and occasional light pinstriping.

The mud is real, though. Prepare to give your truck a bath afterwards!!

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[novar1sguy]

I see your location is listed as 'nova' (I'm assuming Northern Virginia, but if it's Nova Scotia, it might be a longer trek for you ).

In case you weren't aware, there's an offroad-consulting class hosted by NERC on November 23.

It's a great time! And you learn so much; it's incredible I can't recommend it enough. I've done the 101 and 201 and this go around, the wife is driving and I'll be co-driver/spotter!

https://northeast.rivianclubs.org/e...lub-late-fall-2024-one-day-off-roading-event/

Yes i am in Northern Virginia. thanks for the link. will try to attend.

 

[sfvR1S]

For what it's worth, that class, while somewhat intense, requires neither sliders, nor dedicated tires. (The professionals are so very good at helping us understand how to use our vehicles and in some ways imply that things like sliders, dedicated tires, and other off-road equipment are kind of 'crutches' for people who aren't otherwise super well versed; bad luck-aside. I'm paraphrasing, but you get the jist)

People on 22 sports and no extra protection have done very well in that course.

I think the worst that's ever happened are a few flat tires, but Jazzy and company generally bring a few extra spares to loan (from Rivian) just in case people don't have their own. To date, I don't believe they've had to use more than 1. And, as far as I'm ware, there has been zero damage to vehicles outside of a scratched rim or two and occasional light pinstriping.

The mud is real, though. Prepare to give your truck a bath afterwards!!

I had a TRD Pro 4R with sliders and some of the trails I went through definitely required sliders. I'd like to try those with the Rivian as well. Otherwise, if I just drive on some flat dirt roads, it'd be just another mall crawler.

I already have a full size spare. Just need some protection.

 

[Birdowin]

I have had rock sliders on my Rivian since the get go. I have not had any problems with having it serviced. They have never mentioned the issue.
As for range when off road it is terrible. Even though you are going slow it uses those Kwh like crazy. 2 weeks in the Oyhee mountains and averaged between .5 and .8 each day.

 

[Captain JB]

It is about a 100 mile trail and is a loop. The trial starts about 30 miles from town so you can start the trail with plenty of charge. I highly recommend it for the stunning scenery. JB

 

[sfvR1S]

I have had rock sliders on my Rivian since the get go. I have not had any problems with having it serviced. They have never mentioned the issue.
As for range when off road it is terrible. Even though you are going slow it uses those Kwh like crazy. 2 weeks in the Oyhee mountains and averaged between .5 and .8 each day.

Works for you, but for every person who's posted that he/she hasn't had any issues, others have noted their SC refused to work on their vehicle unless the sliders were removed...or would be charged a removal fee.

Not worth the brain damage.

 

[Rivifan]

This is awesome. As a fellow new to off-roading rivian owner, I LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing others use and enjoy these beasts as they were meant to. Glad you had a good time and didn't get stuck like I did ?. Also that compass yellow is noice. Have never seen one in the wild yet...

 

[Rivifan]

Looks like a lot of fun! As a fellow R1S owner (since August 2023) who's never been off road...What did you do for a full-sized spare? Were you carrying one in the rear or living on the edge without one?

I'm going to have to replace my 20" Pirellis in the next couple of months (we're at about 22K on them) and I'm wondering if I should hold on to one of them and buy a Dodge Ram steel wheel so I have a full-sized spare for trips like yours.

Speaking as an idiot who got stuck and scratched the sh!t out of his rims getting pulled out, I recommend not 1 but 4 Dodge ram wheels as a full spare set. That's my plan this off season ?

 

[KBabione]

Speaking as an idiot who got stuck and scratched the sh!t out of his rims getting pulled out, I recommend not 1 but 4 Dodge ram wheels as a full spare set. That's my plan this off season ?

Oh - That sucks! I don't know if I'll ever have guts to really go off-roading with this ride, but a guy can dream...

 

[Birdowin]

Maybe I haven't had any problems with service is because my rock sliders don't cover the jack points. Heads up to anyone buying rock sliders. Make sure they don't cover the jack points. You would think the manufactures of these things would have figured that out.

 

[POLAR1S]

Nice! Love the Compass Yellow!

Do you have any experience in any other vehicles off roading?
Just trying to compare since I do see a lot of videos, but difficult to justify how it actually performs.
For example, how well electric motors do vs 3 locking diffs, etc.

 

[Birdowin]

I spent 2 weeks in the Owyhee mountains hunting and driving some of the worst roads. Lots of loose rock and large rocks in the very steep tracks. My Rivian was way better than my Dodge ram ever way on those roads. And way more comfortable. It was unstoppable.

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