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The latest info I found is that Amsted has supplied a drive shaft disconnect system that (at a minimum) is fitted onto the rear motors. It is passive requiring no power when it has connected or disconnect the wheels and only requires power to switch between the two states. It’s used to realize...

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I appreciate that RJ said what he had to say and believe it to be sincere. Having said that, it’s amazing that the outrage of preorders was not considered BEFORE the decision was made. Sure startups have their issues but this was a reflection on the maturity of its management.

After Rivian’s recent 20% price hike that took my R1T configuration over $105k, Rivian solved my flat tow issue! All the pre-orders behind me are about to move up one position!

A few years ago, I traded my car out for a Dodge Durango while I was in Utah. They gave me a transit plate and collected Florida license fees and sales tax. When I got back to Florida, DMV already had the title, registration, and plates ready for me. Later, the Utah dealer sent me a check for...

Under promising and over delivering is exactly just that. IMHO continued promising and not delivering is an entirely different matter even when deliveries finally start!

As a full time RVr who travels a lot, I see a lot of larger vehicles being towed including hummers, pickups, and large SUVs. My toad is a RAM. I also see some stacker trailers, some of which can carry two or more vehicles. If Rivian doesn’t want to address this market, I would hope that they...

I have mine configured for 400+ battery

Not to get off track but you have a Corvair?! Loved my ‘64 Corvair that I had back in th 60’s. First engine I stripped down and broke the case in half to rebuild the whole thing. Was in the Aif Force then so it could stay in the Auto Hobby shop and I could stand t he walking around. Rebuilt...

There’s been a lot of discussion about flat towing ranging from the basics of what is needed by most people, including me, of being able to tow behind their RV to additional benefits of enhanced braking, battery charging, etc. Unfortunately, the most recent news from the Rivian team is that...

You must be in sales

It’s disappointing that Rivian seems so focused on the problem and not a solution. When WWII Jeeps were purchased by civilians after the war, 4WD only drive was found to be a problem on paved roads as the engine and drive train were fixed to the wheel motion. (Somewhat similar problem?). Warm...

THIS IS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION — NOT THE ONLY SOLUTION — RIVIAN WOULD NEED TO SUPPORT IT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER OR INCORPORATE IT IN ITS MANUFACTURING. Problem Statement: EV motors and components are susceptible to damage when the EV is flat towed at the speed and distances...

No matter how much i want a Rivian, I’m a full-time RVr and if I can’t flat tow it, I can’t use it. I believe that there are pretty simple solutions that I’ve posted earlier. It’s just a regrettable choice to potentially abandon a large class of users (Class A/B/C) who need TOADS to...

True. I haven’t received a response from my letter to RJ.

Like this:

THIS IS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION — NOT THE ONLY SOLUTION — RIVIAN WOULD NEED TO SUPPORT IT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER OR INCORPORATE IT IN ITS MANUFACTURING. Problem Statement: EV motors and components are susceptible to damage when the EV is flat towed at the speed and distances...

As far as braking is concerned, it’s easily solved. I tow my RAM 1500 behind my RV as I have done in the past with my Toyota TIndra, Scion xB, several Jeeps, and a few other vehicles. Because my RV has air brakes, I use Demco’s Air Force One to perform proportional braking action in the TOAD...

Final word (to date)

Trailers present other issues I don’t want to deal with! I’ve been RVing since 1970 and feel that I understand this a bit more. To some, a stacker or flat trailer works, especially when you find a place to park the trailer when one’s traveling. One nite in a back in site can mean unloading...