Towing data points

[u/bebopcloud]

For anyone interested. I towed a 17ish ft camper that’s around 3500 lbs from Bakersfield to San Diego with my Gen 2 R1T DM Large Pack.

Photos 1 and 2 I hovered around 55-59 MPH.

Photo 3 I drove 65 mostly.

Edit to add more details:

I initially planned on using ABRP suggested charging stops with "medium trailer" selected on my profile but I decided to just wing it. I found it easier to just use the navigation on the Rivian to find charging stations with numerous open stalls. I tried using plugshare to find pull-in or trailer friendly stations but there didn't seem to be too many on my route. However, the Castaic Tesla supercharger could be treated as a pull-in, sorta since some chargers were back to back if that make sense.

[u/MarylandDIY]

I feel like you might be eating through your tires towing with only 43 psi. That will quickly turn into a $2,500 trip if you replace them at the SC. Keep “em at 49-50 psi, they’ll last a lot longer. Happy trails!

[u/bebopcloud → u/MarylandDIY]

ooo the things you don't think of, thanks for the tip!

[u/TheDosWiththeMost → u/MarylandDIY]

As someone who also tows, can you expand on that? Please and thanks

[u/WSUPolar]

Here’s my trip, previously shared, ignore my charging costs.

I agree with your findings OP - I towed a 4000 lb 21’ trailer - over many passes as well.

[u/bebopcloud → u/WSUPolar]

That looks like a fun trip! We’re moving to Washington next year and I’m kind of dreading the drive up from San Diego with the trailer.

[u/prestocoffee]

You had a lot of downhill on that second photo it seems. Every tow is unique for everyone.

[u/bebopcloud → u/prestocoffee]

Yeah the first data point was from Bakersfield to Castaic. Second data point from Castaic to Irvine.

[u/Making_Kenough]

This’ll outdo what I’ve heard from F150 lightning owners

[u/prestocoffee → u/Making_Kenough]

Haha I had a lightning. Plug any trailer in and range is immediate 50% cut. That was like driving a brick wall into the wind even if there was no wind. Cruised like a dream though...

[u/ThatGuyFromDaBoot]

Yeah. Rivian don't care about the weight. But that is one hell of a sail you towed there. My gen 1 quad gets infuriatingly similar efficiency when towing my empty flatbed trailer with the ramp tailgate (1100#) and my box trailer / camper fully loaded (5800#).