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I'm updating some of my recovery gear given how heavy the truck is.

What's the recommended kinetic recovery rope thickness for the Rivian? 7/8" or 1"?
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Brand quality can make a difference and bigger is usually better if you can afford it. Try and stick with a reputable brand. Itā€™s hard to do though sometimes because with winch brands, for example, you pay more for that big red W on the front. That said, Iā€™d trust a 7/8ā€ Bubba Rope over a cheaper 1ā€ no-name brand on Amazon.

The amount of time you use the rope is also important. As an emergency backup once a year type of thing, having anything is better than nothing. But if youā€™re planning on getting out more often, Iā€™d stick with quality and cry once.

Also know the difference between a tow rope and a kinetic recovery rope. They are not meant to be interchangeable and thereā€™s a reason for the price difference.
 

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This might help: https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/size-kinetic-recovery-rope/

Recommendation is to select a breaking strength at least 3x the weight of the heaviest vehicle you might recover.
Breaking strength might vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so the specified rated strength might be a better parameter to use than diameter.
Please let us know what you go with.
 

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Here's what TreatyOak Kinetic Rope recommends for their ropes:

We recommend using your GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) x4 to find the appropriate rope, if you fit between sizes, round up.

3/4" - Tensile Strenght - 19,000 lbs

7/8" - Tensile Strength 28,330 lbs

1-1/16" - Tensile Strength 39,000 lbs


I need to double-check what mine is rated at since I bought it years ago for my Tacoma. I did pull an ambulance out of a ditch with it once so I might be ok... šŸ˜…

EDIT: Double checked and mine is the 20' 7/8" rope rated at 28,330lbs. Ideally I would need a 1" or 1-1/16" rope but I think I'll stick with what I have for now.

The R1Ts GVWR is 8532 (x4 = 34,128). I'm a bit under what I "need" but time will tell.
 
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I've used a 7/8" ASR rope for years now and their quality is top notch. Also, how you secure the rope/strap to the vehicle is equally important! Get good soft and hard shackles!

Never trust any equipment that doesn't come will a WLL, proof load rating and yield strength rating, and inspect before use.
 

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As a millwright I seen many rigging mishaps.
donā€™t go undersize. Use the proper size needed. I beg you.
Donā€™t be that guy justā€¦ donā€™tā€¦..

Maybe a little pricey now. But better than a hole in the head or costing a bystander a limb, or damage to either vehicle.
 

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As a millwright I seen many rigging mishaps.
donā€™t go undersize. Use the proper size needed. I beg you.
Donā€™t be that guy justā€¦ donā€™tā€¦..

Maybe a little pricey now. But better than a hole in the head or costing a bystander a limb, or damage to either vehicle.
Just a side note, the work you guys do is BA. Had the fortune of having good millwrights on some of the auto plant changeovers I worked on, and it made things much less stressful. What you all learn through apprenticeship is as rigorous and disciplined as any top-notch engineering program.
 

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Just a side note, the work you guys do is BA. Had the fortune of having good millwrights on some of the auto plant changeovers I worked on, and it made things much less stressful. What you all learn through apprenticeship is as rigorous and disciplined as any top-notch engineering program.
Oh noā€¦. Youā€™re an engineer?! We curse you guys all the time. šŸ¤£šŸ¤£

just Kidding somewhatā€¦.

engineers is tough job. Having to be accountable for something you design. Thatā€™s a lot of pressure.

one of our helpers is going to school for engineering. He says itā€™s pretty tough.

our only gripe with the engineers is when they donā€™t take maintenance into account of the design and we gotta cut and remove a bunch of stuff that is in the way of something we need to get to. Only to have to put it back after lol.

Iā€™m sure you werenā€™t one of those guys tho lol. And thank you for the kind words!
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