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Stupid is the exact issue - the house has to be isolated to protect lineman (never mind overwhelming your battery system trying to pull power for all your neighbors). Same concept as the power management for a regular home battery backup system.

Here's a pic of the basic camper setup I started with. Combo microwave/toaster/oven, induction cooktop and hot water kettle, along with Anker Solix 58L (2 bay) fridge-freezer. They operate quite happily off the 1500W battery that's tied into the solar system on the topper. I'm in the midst...

I really like the Tune setup. The extra width makes a huge difference. It's plenty spacious for my pup and I, and would work for two people as well. I don't feel range anxiety, but I've been driving EVs for a while and I plan ahead (with options in case of big headwinds, which can happen)...

Actually, many EVs have blended regen and the ability to turn regen completely off. In my experience, Rivian's decision to not integrate regen with the brake pedal and to not provide the ability to very quickly turn regen off is one of the biggest design flaws in their vehicles, and is a...

I have a Gen2 Max. Spent Thanksgiving at an EV "skeptical" household, telling me stories of people with their dead EVs at the local ski area. Next morning it was -16F. Hopped into my R1T and within 2 minutes the windshield was clean, seat and steering wheel were warm, and hot air was...

It pulls just under 1000W. I have a good friend who's a sailor who suggested it, as they are also looking at how to maximize capability with minimum space and power. I love being able to toast a bagel in the morning after heating the milk for my coffee. It's replaced the regular microwave...

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Cheating w my Tune M1 topper. Microwave is a Toshiba microwave/broiler/oven/air fryer combo - quietest microwave I've ever (not) heard. Powering everything off a GoalZero 1500W power station fed from 2 solar panels. Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L fridge/cooler. Rinsekit Pro water heater...

Have had overnight temps in upper teens - low 20s over the past couple weeks, dropping battery temps into the low 40s (per Rivian - my ABRP temps are typically 2-3F warmer). I've done two charge sessions, and it appears that this problem is indeed corrected. I've updated the chart I posted...

I am confounded as to why Rivian hasn't provided a solution to this issue, especially since it is a safety concern. Lacking that, these instructions work https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rooftop-tents-blocking-brake-lights-chmsl.5014/page-5 With much thanks to HighVoltOverland...

Our last night after a long trip out to Hurricane UT to compete in the regional dock diving championships, play in the mountains and canyons, and support a gun station on the opening day of dove season. Sleepy Rio up top of the Tune M1 camper.

I've only had the fairing on for a week, and of course efficiency depends a lot on speed, temperature, grade, etc. I did a major road trip with a lot of interstate driving over the long weekend. Holding speed at 75mph wherever possible over the ~500 miles, I averaged 1.53 mi/kW on the way...

It was around $500. They have some fun wraps you can see on their website - I went plain. I visited in person for both the fitting and the install, but it was fairly easy since I only live about 3 hours away. Install was very quick - I think it would be a pretty simple DIY. Now that Tune...