[R99]

Too bad there aren't any images with the actual winch that we can see. Also, how would a winch be powered in the R1T? From the 12 volt battery?

 

[Riviano]

Too bad there aren't any images with the actual winch that we can see. Also, how would a winch be powered in the R1T? From the 12 volt battery?

It must be powered from the main battery. The 12V battery is too tiny for a winch plus it is needed to keep the truck's brain alive.

 

[paulcoble4827]

Thanks. Though I don't know that this is on my wish list, it's nice to know it's coming along. Progress, not perfection.

That said, I would also say, "A RIVIAN bumper!! I didn't imagine this car! I mean, if there's a bumper, surely there must be an actual car somewhere. Be still my beating heart!!"

 

[eHauler]

Too bad there aren't any images with the actual winch that we can see. Also, how would a winch be powered in the R1T? From the 12 volt battery?

Here's a prototype with it, definitely powered by the main battery.

What capacity does everyone think the factory winch will pull up to? Around 8,000 lbs at the lowest?

 

[Drek2U]

8000 would be way too little. I would say min 12000, and bigger if I can afford it, nice thing is, there are some interesting 400 Volt ones out there, so could certainly run off the main pack

Here's a prototype with it, definitely powered by the main battery.
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What capacity does everyone think the factory winch will pull up to? Around 8,000 lbs at the lowest?

 

[Drek2U]

8000 would be way too little. I would say min 12000, and bigger if I can afford it, nice thing is, there are some interesting 400 Volt ones out there, so could certainly run off the main pack

In comparison, I would use an 8000 on my jeep, which weighs less than half what the Rivian does. Apparently a good rule of thumb is at least 30% over your vehicles GVWR