[docpowell]

No, but the Adventure pack now comes standard with tow hooks. The underbody shield is a $1700 option.

 

[Riviano]

I don't think that front metal piece is the optional composite material shield that costs $2K. See this video that shows the underside in some detail.

 

[ColonelKurtz]

Anyone have thoughts on whether the $2K reinforced underbody shield is necessary if the extent of planned off-roading will be mainly forest service type roads? Anyone also confirm that the addition of it reduces range?

 

[sciencegeek]

Anyone have thoughts on whether the $2K reinforced underbody shield is necessary if the extent of planned off-roading will be mainly forest service type roads? Anyone also confirm that the addition of it reduces range?

You most certainly don't need it for fire roads, even for modest rocky stuff. If you plan to tackle Jeep trails I would recommend it.
Probably no impact on range of the vehicle, only on range of your wallet.

 

[paulcoble4827]

Anyone have thoughts on whether the $2K reinforced underbody shield is necessary if the extent of planned off-roading will be mainly forest service type roads? Anyone also confirm that the addition of it reduces range?

From the Rivian site just now:




With the Reinforced Underbody Shield, available to add on to the Adventure Package or Explore Package, the underbody shield is enhanced with reinforced materials extending from bumper to bumper and side to side.

I read in another post somewhere -- sorry I can't recall where -- that the weight of the add-on plate is 319 lbs.

I'm not a hard core offroad guy and so will respect and defer to the judgments of you are are. But the factory underbody will meet my needs. This, too, from the same portion of the site:

Protecting the underbody of our vehicle is a layered shield of high-strength steel, alloyed aluminum and carbon fiber composite. Engineered to absorb, deflect and distribute force from impacts, the shield is designed for protection in the most extreme off-road conditions.

 

[Cactus]

To save 319 lbs, I will skip the Reinforced Underbody Shield. Wait... how much does the regular non-reinforced underbody shield weigh?

 

[The Ro-Go Fam]

To save 319 lbs, I will skip the Reinforced Underbody Shield. Wait... how much does the regular non-reinforced underbody shield weigh?

We skipped it too. We do a fair amount of off road driving in the summer but with the added clearance in the off road setting we figure we’ll be fine & don’t want the weight.

 

[Tomgriff]

As stated above, dirt/gravel roads no need (eg, if a Subaru can do it don't need it). Most forest roads don't even really require 4WD or AWD. But if you are doing technical trails or obstacles/rock crawling, then in my mind it is worthwhile.