Off road unlocked: my first off-roading in R1S

novar1sguy · Nov 4, 2024

Hi
Finally was able to do off roading after 1.5 yrs with my R1S. Yday was perfect weather . Went to petersmill run in Virginia. I didn't have any idea how tough the trail is but just went ahead with adventure with my family. I was so amazed by R1S off road capabilities. Now I understand why people rave about it. It was tough trail for me atleast as it was my first one. Whole family loved the experience. Attaching few clips

Rivian R1T R1S Off road unlocked: my first off-roading in R1S 20241103_145142

Lrak1973 · Nov 4, 2024

Looks like you had a blast! That Rivian yellow looks great out in the fall foliage!

novar1sguy · Nov 4, 2024

thank you. yep CY was one of best decision i ever made

Polar · Nov 4, 2024

novar1sguy said:
thank you. yep CY was one of best decision i ever made

Rivian R1T R1S Off road unlocked: my first off-roading in R1S 1730745602130-e

RivianCivilian · Nov 4, 2024

novar1sguy said:
thank you. yep CY was one of best decision i ever made

I LOVE Compass Yellow. So sad it got discontinued :crying:

KBabione · Nov 4, 2024

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.

novar1sguy · Nov 4, 2024

KBabione said:
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.
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Honestly I didn't even think about it till I was on trail. I didn't have full size spare had the regular spare. But yeah next time I have to keep that in mind. I am due for tires change. So wanted to do it before I get new ones. I am going with new Michelin defenders .

KBabione · Nov 4, 2024

novar1sguy said:
I am going with the new Michelin Defenders.

I'm glad you all had fun and came home safely. I always worry about Murphy...A sharp rock ripping open your sidewall and you and the family would have been stuck - and I'm guessing cell coverage was limited or non-existent.

I have my eyes on the Toyo Open Country A/T III EV with the SL load rating rather than the LT tires. Hopefully they'll be available when it comes to be time for me to buy.

docwhiz · Nov 5, 2024

novar1sguy said:
Hi
Finally was able to do off roading after 1.5 yrs with my R1S. Yday was perfect weather . Went to petersmill run in Virginia. I didn't have any idea how tough the trail is but just went ahead with adventure with my family. I was so amazed by R1S off road capabilities. Now I understand why people rave about it. It was tough trail for me atleast as it was my first one. Whole family loved the experience. Attaching few clips

Any idea how much energy you used?
Low speed should be efficient but requires more power at times.

novar1sguy · Nov 5, 2024

While climbing up hill it was around .6 to .8 and while coming down it was around 8 mile loop. started with 230 miles on truck and by the time i am done i was at 190 miles left or so.. dont exactly remember

Meash20 · Nov 5, 2024

Solid work.. I'm fixin' to take mine up where I used to take my wrangler. I love seeing the R1S in off road pics.

Captain JB · Nov 5, 2024

I did the White Rim Trail in Moab, Utah last May in the R1S Quad and it did not even break a sweat> Very very good off road. 20 AT tires

bmo · Nov 5, 2024

Captain JB said:
I did the White Rim Trail in Moab, Utah last May in the R1S Quad and it did not even break a sweat> Very very good off road. 20 AT tires

That sounds like fun! How long is the drive around the White Rim Trail?

R1Thor · Nov 5, 2024

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/

sfvR1S · Nov 5, 2024

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.

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