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I have a LE Rivian R1T and tow a 3000 lb pop-up camper and approximately 500 lbs of payload. I get a 25% loss in range while towing in the mountains of Tennessee. The R1T tows it extremely well and I hardly recognize it's back there. Have never had to use the electric brakes.
The R1T mileage available on the screen immediately drops to 50% when I put it in tow mode but gradually increases as I tow. Rivian could certainly do a better job of estimating the range available after the weight of the trailer has been back there a while.
Items to consider when camping with a tow trailer
-Trailer weight does have an impact on range, but it is manageable
-Aerodynamics can have a much bigger impact on rangeso go low profile if you can
-The Rivian low center of gravity gives a good towing experience
-Drafting behind a trailer truck gives a nice boost in range, use it as a range buffer but don't depend on it. You can actually see the impact of drafting on the efficiency guage.
-Regen is higher with the trailer weight added but don't plan on it providing extra driving distance
-Pre-planning has allowed me to go just about anywhere in the state and Tennessee does not have good FC infrastructure
-I reserve campsites with both 30 & 50 amp outlets - one for the camper and one for charging the R1T
- I use campgrounds as my final backup charging plan while traveling - No luck finding a charger? I'll plan on camping over night and charge while sleeping. Most have shower accomodations as well. Campground apps abound on the internet.
-We're planning on a cross country trip in our pop-up this fall - just have to pre-plan well but definitely can be done
-anyone have experience with cross country camping yet? Would love any advice.
Happy Camping
The R1T mileage available on the screen immediately drops to 50% when I put it in tow mode but gradually increases as I tow. Rivian could certainly do a better job of estimating the range available after the weight of the trailer has been back there a while.
Items to consider when camping with a tow trailer
-Trailer weight does have an impact on range, but it is manageable
-Aerodynamics can have a much bigger impact on rangeso go low profile if you can
-The Rivian low center of gravity gives a good towing experience
-Drafting behind a trailer truck gives a nice boost in range, use it as a range buffer but don't depend on it. You can actually see the impact of drafting on the efficiency guage.
-Regen is higher with the trailer weight added but don't plan on it providing extra driving distance
-Pre-planning has allowed me to go just about anywhere in the state and Tennessee does not have good FC infrastructure
-I reserve campsites with both 30 & 50 amp outlets - one for the camper and one for charging the R1T
- I use campgrounds as my final backup charging plan while traveling - No luck finding a charger? I'll plan on camping over night and charge while sleeping. Most have shower accomodations as well. Campground apps abound on the internet.
-We're planning on a cross country trip in our pop-up this fall - just have to pre-plan well but definitely can be done
-anyone have experience with cross country camping yet? Would love any advice.
Happy Camping