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Campers that size generally fold open to have a double footprint, with a set of steps and legs to prop up the fold out half. I don't think a hardshell is possible unless it was to be set higher and go over the top of the cab

Excellent pic - I hadn't see it before. Looking at the rear of the car, it looks like those cross bars that hold the spare wheel in place could theoretically be inverted to offer an 'under body' wheel storage space like many offroad 4wd's. So if that were an option it would free the bed up for...

You'd still need to keep in mind that a fridge needs air circulation outside to get effective results. It'll be interesting if Rivian has accounted for this and added an optional air circulation opening somewhere, without it the compressor on the fan would have to work very hard and it would...

This would be hugely popular in Australia. The single cab 'truck' (we call them "Utes" short for Utility Vehicle) is still rocking hard and if as you say, they kept the current length and extended the bed towards the front, it'd be extremely practical as a trades-mans vehicle... You'll find...

At $5k USD I would rather build my own...

Agree with the noted point about not having running gear to worry about. Having helped a friend do a RHD conversion on a Pontiac Fiero, the looms and wiring is never an issue (just make a loom, or buy one from Rivian fit for purpose). HVAC similarly shouldn't be too constrained, in the worse...

Howdy Folks I'm very keen to order a Rivian R1T 400mi version, but am thinking about the things required to make it RHD/export worthy. Obviously the steering column, pedal box and handbrake/park brake would need to get switched over as per most conversions, but also the 110 outlets would need...

Right now $69k USD = $97k AUD, and thats before you factor in shipping, import taxes and our wonderful luxury car tax. We don't get exemptions for EVs or any kind of tax incensive, but I still want an R1T.... I just hope RJ can convince the govt to let him sell cars here without them charging...

The current draw might be small but its still just a gimmick. Not interested in it.

I live in Oz. Fixed standard roof all the way. Its going to be expensive enough as it is, when I take into account the import taxes, the EC roof is just another thing to break... plus draw current...

You'll get max 8km a day with any kind of meaningful solar setup, and thats if the R1T doesn't move. I would like the solar for that reason, as if I'm camping for a week, thats an extra 45km of range. I wouldn't bother with auxilliary batteries/base station. More hassle than its worth, and the...

Those are the advantages I see too. Do you think there would be a clamshell design, one that would fold out towards the bed and make it an extra large rooftop tent? Would fit the R1S too... Being able to stop, pop the tent and get in, while the weather is foul, is a huge advantage to me. Though...

I'm interested what your choice of accomodation would be - towing a trailer or would you use a pop up tent? I'm liking the idea of a roof mounted pop up tent like some photos but as I get older, climbing up ladders is getting harder. -D

Hrm. I hope they bring the RHD R1T to Oz before 2022. Unlikely I bet. If they're going to make another factory, smart money would be to build it in Japan or Korea. Australia doesn't have a car manufacturing industry any more and I doubt it would be cost effective to build them here. I doubt...

if the rivian steering wheel contains tacticle buttons for volume and changing radio stations or 'next song' then it'll be fine. My subaru forester has all of that and it's 10 years old, so perhaps theres a way to get the best of both worlds.

I had a pure touchscreen head unit in one of my cars. It sucked. Why? Because when you have to be >accurate< on a touchscreen while driving, you have to take your focus off the road. Tactile buttons being in the right location can make a lot of difference. I changed to another touchscreen head...

I'd definately choose that. Works in the city and in the bush. I like it a lot. -D

All of those positions are the sort of jobs you need when you're trying to hire a massive workforce. Now that they have their 1800 odd? employees, they can slim the HR dept down a bit and let go of the recruiters. I mean, they're probably not going to be expanding during the pandemic, and once...

Reckon you could do one in Tonka truck yellow? -D

Given I live in Aus and there is almost zero charging infrastructure, I would go with the following; R1T 180kw Rivian Silver (I'm not impressed with the colour options, but I like the default silver for some reason - I want a color that isn't going to stick out when I'm camping but I'd like it...