Rivian R1S (Towing Test!)
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
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Exactly the test I was looking for! Thanks
I heard they did some software updates. I wonder if they adjusted the suspension stiffness this way.
0:04 "This is the RS1" I call it that by accident too sometimes lol
It’s a tongue 👅 twister for me :)
Awesome video, exactly what I was looking for. I have a Nautique very similar to this Malibu and a R1S on order. The only thing missing would be a pull from a steep ramp but I'm guessing this would be a non-issue. Nice job.
Thanks. Ya, wish we could have launched but it is the end of the boating season here. If you watch the off-road reviews it has an excellent traction control system. They also have a beefy off-road tire option from the FACTORY which I’m sure you saw.
Wow he's towing a Malibu boat!!!
It’s a nice boat!
I’ve been towing an 17 ft camper trailer (Safari Condo Alto F1743) for about 20,000 miles over the past 6 years with a Tesla Model X. It increases my cars energy usage by 50 to 100% depending on my speed and the conditions (weather, elevation change, etc). At 55mph on a level, dry road with no headwind the Tesla uses about 320Wh/mi and when towing it is about 485-520Wh/mi. But it works out fine, I just charge more often and there are so many Tesla Superchargers it’s usually pretty easy. The dramatic decrease in the Rivian R1S towing range described in this video is almost entirely due to the very poor aerodynamics of towing that large boat. The shape of the boat creates a massive amount of aerodynamic drag. The weight of the boat and the additional friction of the trailer tires has very little impact except at speeds below about 35mph. Note: the data shown in the video would have been more useful if Jake had done the towing test at 55mph so one could better compare the energy usage towing vs not towing at the same speed. I do not understand why his average speed during towing was only 40mph; you can’t safely go that speed on a freeway. At that speed when towing I am very surprised that the R1S energy usage was so high.
For ICE people... fuel efficiency on average drops about the same on your gas cars when towing the same payload. 40-50%
That sounds about right. When I would drive my gas powered Jeep up the mountain 200 miles towing a boat it would get about 12 MPG. Without the boat I would get about 19 MPG for the same drive. I still have a gas powered car for towing, but I went electric recently for my Daily driver and there’s no going back. I love almost every aspect of the electric vehicles at this point.
I know I called it a RS1 and it is really called R1S like my titles. I had a head cold making the voice over and wasn't thinking straight :)
This review couldn’t be more spot on! My boat is 5000 pounds and I live in the same area as the test route. But having to stop to recharge to get to Lake Folsom or Don Pedro or Berryessa is a turn off.
Totally! But it will get better. One day!
@@fixitwithjake man, I certainly hope so! They are offering a great lease deal on that truck. I want one!
Regarding the ride getting rougher, I would assume it’s in part from increased pressure in the airbags of the suspension. I would be curious to know the PSI or the front and rear with and without the trailer.
Ya, you are probably right. The rear bags may be overloaded at 5,000 lb trailer weight to "absorb" the bumps properly. Making for a rough ride. I bet the weight distribution hitch would help "spread" the tongue weight better to all for 4 shocks instead of just two.
Cool video idea, I've been wanting to do a similar thing. Did you get a new boat?? I thought you had an older Malibu?
Oh, you'll do great at that Blake. Still have the same boat, this was a friends.
@@fixitwithjake awesome. Looks like a fun vehicle.
Have you winterized your boat yet, or are you still riding?
I keep it at sea level in the off season to no reason to winterize it here. Sometimes it warms up to 90F in January with a heat wave so we stay ready ride year around. But def need a wetsuit bc the water gets cold.
@@fixitwithjake awesome. It’s great to boat year round. Have a great night.
Does anyone know if the Rivian parking brake locks both front and back wheels versus back wheels only similar to a traditional parking brake. If not, can you exit the vehicle keeping the brakes locked (front and rear) using a mechanics helper (basically a pole that is wedged between the seat the brake pedal keeping the brake depressed without having to stay in the vehicle). My concern with using a Rivian as a tow vehicle for my bass boat is the short distance from hitch to the rear wheels which would place the rear wheels into the water when laughing/loading. This is a concern as you may loose the entire vehicle sliding down the ramp if the ramp is slick with moss, or if the trailer is disrupted when loading/unloading from rough water or driving the boat onto the trailer. It would be critical for me to have the front wheels on dry ground locked when unloading/loading the boat as I am often fishing by myself.
That’s a good question. I don’t have an answer for you, but I’m interested to hear as well. I did some searching online and it sounds like the Rivian has an electronic parking brake. On the rear wheels. So it should grab very strong on the main rear rear calipers. But like you said, it’s not braking on the front wheels, and so if it’s slipping down in the wet part, that may not be enough to hold. Curious what others think?
The Forest Green looks particularly dark in this video at the start, is that real or just an artifact of the video color settings. Very interesting and well produced video.
Good observation. It is just the fact that the car is sitting in the shade behind the building. So no direct sun on the car's paint. If you look at @1:34 I'd say that is much more representative of what the actual green looks like in person.
@@fixitwithjake thanks, I have selected Forest Green and am interested in how it changes in the light. It looks like British Racing Green.
@@GA-wq8xq It does seem to change a bit depending on the lighting. How long have you been waiting for delivery? And when will it be coming?
@@fixitwithjake October 2021 is when I ordered and the delivery estimate provided to me last December was 1H 2023. I get a new estimate at the end of the month.
@@GA-wq8xq Oh that sounds about right. Long waits. My friend waited 3 years to get his R1S.
The ride quality sucks because the air bags are full, and your tire pressure is high at 48 psi. Most SUVs are sitting in the 35 psi range. But yeah, your ride quality always sucks when towing.
5:13 262 wh/km vs 690 wh/km.
ouch that's not good. I would want to drive 75-80 mph but my boat is smaller and better aerodynamics as it is a bass boat. I wouldn't expect much more than 100 miles if that.
Ya, a bass boat would be a lot more streamlined without the big tower and extra weight!
Cross your chains.
Good point. Will do!