Maintenance techs drive Econoline 250 and Express 2500 but I can fit everything I need in here and those vans are terrible to drive. I'd rather be in R1T and will make it work. Might still remove the rear seats if needed but have everything I need for most jobs loaded and still have space left...
Would love to see what others have done with storage using their R1T's for commercial work. I initially had planned to remove the rear seats but so far the inside is clear except for my tool bag.
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Gear Tunnel (Three Refrigerant Tanks 404a/R22/410a /...
Another forum member recommended this carrier for the floor area. Ordered one before I took delivery and been using since. 40oz ThermoFlask home is in one of large pockets. Use other pockets for various stuff as well. Can easily grab and drink while driving if the cup holders are in. It's a...
How can we precondition the vehicle using voice while still in the house and not unlocking/messing with phone. Would be nice to say "Google/Alexa, get my Rivian ready to roll" while starting my morning coffee without fumbling with my phone. Depending on the weather, activate A/C, heated/cooled...
More HP, torque, weight. Rivian should win. They should have at least made it a fair fight though. Rivian should have road tires. Power means nothing if you can't put it to the ground. Ford with off road and Rivian with road tires, it's very likely the Ford would win.
The turn signals in the rear are the worst I have ever seen on a vehicle. Yellow/Amber should be legally required due to proven safety improvement but the Rivian are red and tiny. The worst combo.
My only experience with an EV was driving a Model Y from Miami to Orlando for a family trip. I found the R1T regen to be perfect for one pedal driving on my first mile drive and was quick to figure out modulation response from the pedal. I was worried about it going in based on comments like...
Decent updates. Rivian seems to be consistent with updates every 4-5 weeks. Nothing major here but nice to see they are consistently working on the software. Wondering when they will have major UI improvements. Spotify improvements and kneel mode in next couple updates.
Has no one calculated real efficiency (meter to wheels) over a duration? Charge to 85% and reset trip. Drive for a week or two and charge back to 85%. Divide smart charger actual used by miles.
The most accurate way to measure is with a charger that measure kwh. Charge to 85%. Drive it. Charge back to 85%. Divide miles by kwh to charge back to 85%. That's the real efficiency. Minus the pesky vampires which unfortunately have big fangs.
The whole concept of guides is nice in theory, but execution is going to be hit or miss with more missing than justifies the position. With a company burning through cash at an alarming rate and making layoffs, I am surprised the guides still exist. I can't say mine has been all that useful...
If you are going for an extended trip, I wouldn't. You will be calling a tow truck when you return unless you find an open charging spot, but that's a risk you will take driving to the airport.
There is a grotesque amount of vampire losses that unfortunately can't be mitigated by turning anything off. You can reduce by turning off gear guard and proximity features so the vehicle doesn't keep waking up and possibly turning on the climate when you are nearby. Unfortunately first hand...