Up till now there has been some good coverage of the Rivian including Long Way up and another outlet doing the trans America but the coverage still has been very limited. TFL is up there now in having the best Rivian content for those like myself who are interested to see how the first EV pickup to market performs. This video is a great marriage of the newest pickup tech meets some good old school pickup work. Great content TFL!

@etteyafed

2 жыл бұрын

One of the rare good and well written youtube comments. Thanks

@jonathanchavez2505

2 жыл бұрын

TFL does some great work!

@raymonds7492

2 жыл бұрын

Because TFL is a car channel, not a tech channel.

@Iwo26

2 жыл бұрын

Rivian PR people obviously not too smart for not providing a tester.... I tried to order one, but waiting close to 2 years is simply not an option...

@Antares_451

2 жыл бұрын

FR... Tommy knows how to grab the audience and keep us entertained...

Wow David is really a cool guy, actually review and doing research about it! Please keep doing videos with David. Awesome video guys!!!

@poplaurentiu4148

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. + definitely some more tests with Rivian R1T..

@jedironin380

2 жыл бұрын

Always love the videos with David guest starring/hosting!

@cconnors

2 жыл бұрын

The 100 Gallon Electric tank in the skit at the end of the video. 😂😂

@shirolee

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@JaJaHead

2 жыл бұрын

Yah he sounds very genuine

This guy right here is the prime example of the real difference between people who actually use trucks for work and the people that have pavement princess trucks. He's not concerned about hp, torque, or every little spec number, huge lifts, crazy off road tires or any of the other dumb crazy stuff that some people put on their trucks. His mindset is...will it do what I need it to do.

@robertryan7204

2 жыл бұрын

Bulk of these will be pavement princesses

@kanalvoll5416

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertryan7204 They are built to be...

@robertryan7204

2 жыл бұрын

@@kanalvoll5416 Built to be? Batteries are fragile elements. Think of the Smartphones, Tesla fires

@Deetroiter

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the rivian trucks that went from the tip of South America up to the US on an expedition were not pavement princesses.

@robertryan7204

2 жыл бұрын

@@Deetroiter depends where they drove. One off expeditions are not indicators of durability over time. Some Samsung smartphones operated quite well for a while, until more than a few burst into flames

I had the privilege to drive along with one of the Rivian test drivers a while back. The acceleration and cornering is amazing on its own considering the weight. But what struck me the most were the offroad capabilities. This guy drove up a 30 degrees incline over rocks and mud without any issues. And then on the way down, which was 45 degrees, he stopped in the middle. Put the car in reverse and drove backwards up the hill. I have never seen anything like it.

@caseymurray7722

2 жыл бұрын

Instant torque is a wonder.

@tpike32

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that having all the weight on the bottom is the EV advantage. You can stop on a steep incline and not have to worry about it flipping

Great to see some type of test without without a fleet of support vehicles and spare parts. Speaking as a man who built a loading dock on his own property and knows a little about work, having David involved in the testing gives it a 5 star rating. Thanks again.

@TC-kf9zw

2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao ...ok beta

This is why I needed TFL to review the R1T, first time seeing this truck in real-world use. Excellent video and excellent truck.

@murphdoesit

2 жыл бұрын

truth

@braedenblack6116

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@HybridWoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

All the other reviews are from paid shills or investors. TFL are the only guys I trust. Let’s hope they stay honest.

@Cameron-ls3qt

2 жыл бұрын

This wasn't a real test... this was a single trip not a hard day's work

@unforgettable8092

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cameron-ls3qt used only 8% of the battery what more do you need?

David is perfect for this type of stuff. You should have him on more often.

The R1T has a few design elements that I wasn't really sure about when looking at the online configurator or pictures, but seeing them *in* the environment really softens up my impression of it. I think it looks good.

@qx4n9e1xp

2 жыл бұрын

Black out that center headlight bar and just leave the two side bars & oval lights. Seen posts from people online, they look great!!

Rivian is impressive, you guys making that plywood bedliner was a great idea

@cldude691

2 жыл бұрын

Not really.. if I have to line the bed with plywood to avoid damaging it then it isn't a good bed. I get their excuse, but it still isn't great optics.

@FracturedGoblin

2 жыл бұрын

@@cldude691 Its not their truck and its not a journalist vehicle/test vehicle either, someone wants it back at the end, it makes perfect sense to protect it for them. If I loaned my vehicle and it came back damaged or marked up I'd be pissed too

@smallbusinessdreams

2 жыл бұрын

@@FracturedGoblin its called being considerate.

@ZzHasbrozZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@cldude691 I line my bed with a plastic bed liner. What’s your point? If there is one it’s not valid.

@carlosux

2 жыл бұрын

@@cldude691 not their truck. they need to baby it cosmetically at least.

I know they say this isnt for ranch/farm use, but I think its perfect. Usually ranch trucks arent doing too much mileage on a daily basis and just go around the property, and by charging on the property they technically never even have to go to town to grab gas.

@etteyafed

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a work truck model would make total sense and I’d imagine if they can ramp up production volume they’ll do one but I’m sure it’s extremely difficult to come out of the gate as a new company with a high volume low price vehicle in year one of production.

@mikeeger6102

2 жыл бұрын

And if you have on-site tanks, it becomes a security issue - especially in rural Canada where you don't have the same ability to defend your property that you would in the States. EV's would solve that problem!

@mannykings5

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the farm. Won’t do any good with livestock. Will it tow? Yeah but the battery depreciation won’t be good for long trips trying to charge with a trailer full of livestock. I’m a Tesla owner and live in Texas. I wouldn’t recommend electric for livestock one bit. Otherwise yes. It’s great.

@willrector9716

2 жыл бұрын

Only if it had a real usable bed....... 4.5 ft doesn't cut it on any farm

@niemekv1

2 жыл бұрын

@@willrector9716 If only it would fit 4x8 sheets of plywood or a bunch of 7' logs. Oh wait, the video showed it doing both. The pickup truck industry has gone primarily to short bed pickups, because those are what sell, meaning thats what most people want.

This is what makes TFL (and all its channels) awesome! That acceleration reaction from David was incredible!!

Tommy and David make a great team. One of the best videos TFL has done yet!

"Why would you need any more than 15in..... I don't know, Merica!"

@davidl7813

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed at that lol

I know TFL prides itself on being first, but providing in-depth real world analysis is so much more important. These reviews really help move the needle speaking from someone who has used your reviews to buy last four vehicles.

This is the best Rivian video review I've seen, TFL is crushing it! Rivian, if you are reading this, all of those overhyped press events you did with other journalists were pointless, we just needed to see how it works in day to day use like this video. Personally i only see a few small flaws with this truck, the biggest being the low power in the outlets for an EV. Really there is no reason it's so much weaker than the ford f150 which gives you 2KW on a gas engine, then 7-10 KW on the hybrid/lightning.

I love how David was hollering for you to slow down! It still amazes me that the average person is only just now getting to experience performance like this! 0-60 in 3 seconds has really only been experienced by hardcore (and probably fairly wealthy) auto enthusiasts until now! My Model Y (LR AWD) is hands down the fastest car I've ever driven! It still gets me every time I stomp on it! EDIT: I have some friends that have pretty quick cars (WRX STI and Mustang GT) with similar 0-60s and the instant torque still has them grinning from ear to ear! It's definitely a unique experience!

@linmal2242

2 жыл бұрын

Why oh why is it that you motorvehicle Y T ers insist on focusing on the acceleration of vehicles.? ! Do you/they not know that to accelerate hard is to burn lots of charge/gas ? Why the emphasis on acceleration compared to chargetime length, power of pull, load carrying, longevity, etc.etc. ? What is it about being able to 'blast' someone at the lights? Is that all it is; a macho oneupmanship?

@beereadyyy9849

2 жыл бұрын

@@linmal2242 Because Motersports? And showing performance comparisons to different makes and models is fun. Like what a stupid question 😒

@R3Dband10

2 жыл бұрын

The fastest car I've ever ride in was a VERY built Hawkeye STI which absolutely blew my mind. I can't imagine what some of these electric vehicles can do. I can't wait to ride in one.

@FJB2020

2 жыл бұрын

You should ride in a big turbo car.. same feel, but with engine noises

@5UBV3T

2 жыл бұрын

@@FJB2020 Probably the fastest car I'd ever driven prior to my Model Y was a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 which is twin-turbo charged and coincidentally does 0-60 in the same time as my Y (4.8 seconds). I love the sound of an ICE vehicle (which sometimes I miss) but the feel is very unique in an EV.

YES YES YES!! This is why we wanted TFL to get an R1T!! First off, come on Tommy. Did your dad not teach you how to use a ratchet strap? 2nd, this was an EXCELLENT piece of content. I’m planning to buy an R1T and this is the kind of stuff I need to know.. 3rd, I love watching y’all driving around north Colorado. I’m always trying to figure our where y’all are filming. BRING ON THE IKE Gauntlet!!

@badgerpa9

2 жыл бұрын

You know Roman tries, he even pushes Tommy uphill.

@linmal2242

2 жыл бұрын

'Ratchet Strap' ? What the hell is that; have you not tied a load on using stout ropes with truckies knots? So much easier and simpler and more versitile !

@R3Dband10

2 жыл бұрын

Me too lol I've seen videos on trails that I've been on and I always wish I see them out filing when I'm on the trails lol

@jedironin380

2 жыл бұрын

@yo yo What do you mean you can't use the bed? They just loaded it all the way up with logs for firewood!

Everytime I watch your Rivian videos it makes me want one even more.

I'm 70 plus years, been around trucks, heavy equipment , logging and construction since I was 10. I really like the rivian, good looks and great features. 300 miles per day range is plenty for a lot of working guys. If I were young it would be on my shopping list. I hope they succeed. Also a good, simple, real world review. Most of us don't dream of rock climbing in Moab.

@venunarla

2 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of wisdom than most tech savvy people I have seen. You are right about 300 plus mile range.

@othmanskn

2 жыл бұрын

@@venunarla A little honesty helps. With all the lies demanding 600 mile ranges in EVs even fooled me, until I verify the facts and check back my ICE experience. I always budget my ICE to have a range of 200 miles because I don't trust the specified full tank range. In a traffic jam, the fuel get burned rapidly. Checking specs of F150, the longest range is only 500 miles, at 20 miles per gallon, a very unrealistic real world range.

@venunarla

2 жыл бұрын

@@othmanskn yeah lot of people overestimate what range actually they need. 300 miles is a comfortable range. Except for the occasional 2 or 3 long trips in a year , most find 50-150 mile range is most they use per day…and those 3 long trips….with current ev charging speeds at 200kw, the long trips don’t look that bad either, they just 1-2hr more time for 1000 miles . So it doesn’t make sense to crave for more batteries which add only add weight

Big fan of EV's in general. But I honestly have to say that after watching what's probably 100's of such EV reviews, your series of Rivian videos are probably the most informative and useful. When it comes to convincing non EV drivers of the merits of EV's, specs & not standard test drives are all very well, but putting them through their paces in real world conditions, greatly enhances the education of non EV drivers. Well done guys! 👌👍

Tommy is becoming one if my favorite Auto journalists. Been nice watching you grow Tommy keep up the great work.

Love how Case managed to avoid having to do any heavy lifting by holding the camera 😂

@Doncan0823

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I’m pretty sure Case can lift a log and Tommy at the same time. And David can lift a log, Case and Tommy at the same time. And he’s past his prime…

@badgerpa9

2 жыл бұрын

He did when unloading at the end.

I love David! The Yak Ranch videos you guys do are some of my absolute favorites. I am thankful that Rivian (and Chad!) got you guys a truck to test! The R1T seems to be an EXCELLENT truck.

Best Rivian R1T video on KZread (so far). Well done, TFL!

The last 15 seconds or so of this video are just hilarious. “Tommy what did you do with the motor?” 🤣

That gear tunnel thing looks really useful. What a good idea, I can see that being implemented on other trucks.

@migueljardim8177

2 жыл бұрын

Unless other trucks stop using ladder frame shassis then they will never be able to use a gear tunnel. On the Rivian it is possible because it is a body on frame vehicle.

@RedWingsninetyone

2 жыл бұрын

@@migueljardim8177 the lack of a driveshaft or exhaust, and fuel lines help too.

@migueljardim8177

2 жыл бұрын

@@RedWingsninetyone Yeah that too, for example the Ford F-150 lightning has a ladder frame shassis so it will not be able to have a gear tunnel.

@TSERJI

7 ай бұрын

@@migueljardim8177 a body-on-frame chassis is the same thing as a ladder-frame chassis, no?

Good on Rivian for getting you a vehicle to test. The fact that it is an employee’s truck shows the dedication everyone at the company has to seeing their company succeed.

Thanks for the video, guys! I liked the Rivian so far and i really enjoy to see David. A lot of respect and admiration for this guy 🙏

I’ve been watching these guys for years. The content and production quality are top notch!

Hey Tommy, you did a really great job with this truck. Go deep in the characteristics and the technology of the pick-up. Rivian has to be proud of what you're doing with their puppy. You really make me get in the ben wagon of the ev's!

I think you guys, unintentionally, just made the best commercial for Rivian.

5:34 I love that look on David's face. He 'mirin that Rivian after the exciting pull you just did.

David is way awesome! Always great to see him on TFL!

I loved that farmer! His reaction to the speed of the truck was amazing. Probably how I would react 😂

@badgerpa9

2 жыл бұрын

David is one of the best regular guests they have, along with Toby.

Rivian, TFL is your best real-world marketing campaign...period.

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, I will probably only love it from the distance, I'm to poor to own one, but just knowing this beauty is real makes me happy. Hope you are here to stay RIVIAN 👍

Kudos to Chad and Rivian for making that happen. It’s exciting to see the real truck in action. Good video showing the wood cutting and strap management technique!

Great review Tommy. Your partner there is very real, entertaining, practical and a gentlemen. Great truck as well. Love the pass through for carrying tools.

Best truck review I've ever seen. Every truck TFL does should have these guys take it through this test.

Excellent demo. R1T lived up to it well. Great way to protect the bed too! Adventure can be a lot more than just trails cross country!

You probably shouldn't change a tire with a full load in the vehicle anyway. Jack isn't rated for that. Also, you don't want to load to shift.

@TFLoffroad

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good point, but there are still circumstances where camping gear/plywood could still safely remain in the back while changing tires.

@mattbrew11

2 жыл бұрын

@@TFLoffroad you’ll need to unload part of it but a good plug kit and and air compressor can get anything but a shredded tire to a tire shop

@Doncan0823

2 жыл бұрын

Tell that to an 18 wheeler drivers and he’ll laugh at your face.

@unforgettable8092

2 жыл бұрын

@@TFLoffroad Could Rivian consider an optional full spare option for frunk?

@RedWingsninetyone

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattbrew11 I've had tires go from a simple nail hole that wouldn't make it another mile, let alone to a tire shop.

The problem with putting the tire underneath is that when your stuck in a muddy 4*4 trail it can be nearly impossible to get the tire from underneath where a lot of SUV/trucks put it. (ask me how I know) you cant put it on the back since it has a real tail gate. So really the only good option is under the bed but yea you gotta unload all your stuff if something goes wrong. Still better than digging in the mud and jacking up your truck just to drop a spare from underneath. Solid video guys

@KarnageKamikaze

2 жыл бұрын

Right. This and the 2 other complaints made were pretty minor things in the grand scheme. If you get a flat and have to unload stuff, 98% of the time you’re only gonna have a few things in the back that won’t take long to unload. Obviously in this case it’s annoying if you had to unload all the wood, but still better to have decent clearance with the air suspension and a tire in a tucked away spot in my opinion

@johnszafarczyk

2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. But it wasent my tire but i screwed up my rim on a rock.stuck trying to get the spare out from under the mud in the cold and that day it was extremely windy. Lets say never did that again

@brothersgarage3748

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's why I keep a spare in my bed because even if there is space I doubt I can take off the spare underneath with all the mud and rust around the bolt 🙃🙃

@TC-kf9zw

2 жыл бұрын

Wow beta cringe in here....lol

@DanVoels

2 жыл бұрын

@@TC-kf9zw 😂

Great spending time with that there gentleman at his Yak Ranch, good content, and he's a hoot with a bunch of gems in his commentary!

David is awesome! How great to have him on this episode 👏.

It would be nice on these videos to find out what the actual payload that they hauled was. That looked way over payload, and it didn't care, which is awesome! Impressive truck and great video

@migueljardim8177

2 жыл бұрын

I think they got the payload figure wrong though, I read on the owners manual that the bed payload was just over 1700lbs. It was hugely impressive what it hauled though.

@TFLoffroad

2 жыл бұрын

We tried, our scale was on the fritz. It was a LOT of wood tho. I do mean a LOT 🙈

@echristi678

2 жыл бұрын

@@TFLoffroad it looks like it! I was impressed for sure

@mattbrew11

2 жыл бұрын

Ive hauled enough logs to know that they exceeded the rivian payload before they got into it themselves

@AbeNXC

2 жыл бұрын

Around 19:00 they said it’s about 1500

Loved the entire thing! Pretty impressive only used 8% of energy. I guess the towing is the only drawback and price. Great job as usual guys! Thank you for this content.

@borysnijinski331

2 жыл бұрын

Down hill with heavily loaded truck with regen braking will recoup most of the energy used climbing the hill with unladen truck.

@othmanskn

2 жыл бұрын

@@borysnijinski331 This is the most important details, usually missed by ICE fanatics, ignoring regen in calculating range. What goes up, must come down.

This is an incredible video and Rivian should be thankful! This is what people want to see to get a sense of the R1T out and in real use! Amazing content

I had to pause this video because, Tom, it's good to see you pushing logs into the back of the truck and struggling like a man. Alot tougher than driving a hellcat through 6 inches of water. Which you told your dad not to do. Lol

I have to say, there's a lot more to Rivian than I thought. Very impressive. I would take this over a top shelf GM or Ford truck. I feel bad for Chad though. You guys took the "new" out of it!

Awesome work! Can't imagine being the guy that owns that truck watching you guys making it do work! Great job on the video and kudos to Rivian for letting you put their truck through the paces. My favorite TFL truck so far

@Knightro_the_Jeep

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I hope Chad (I think that was who they said the owner was) gets a discount for being a media vehicle.

@mattbrew11

2 жыл бұрын

He works for rivian. He’ll be ok

The Rivian has been very impressive. I love TFLs content putting these new trucks to work.

Great job TFL!! As someone who has trucks because I need them and work them hard. I have always appreciated the IKE towing tests for actual real world testing, but some of us do more hauling with our trucks than towing. That being said I always love when you guys go to David's ranch and a truck gets used as a truck and the bed gets loaded up and it gets used as a truck. Keep up the great work you guys!!!!

You all did a great job with this review. Thank you for the time and effort in this!

Really excellent review Tommy and I really like the ranch owners it gives you more insight into what real use of a pick up truck.

This was an awesome video. Very well shot and edited. I enjoyed this from the beginning until the end. Keep up the good work.

Tommy, nice job as always. You’ve really helped make this channel what it is 👍

Tommy, if you find the time...could you go into detail on Rivian's Suspension system? I know many engineers at Rivian came from McLaren and the R1T has a suspension similar to a McLaren 720S with air and a cross-linked hydraulic system. #2nd big ask would be for more in-depth of what makes up the "off-road" package? I don't think I've ever seen an R1T without the $2K off-road package, but many of us are questioning if we need it or not and what exactly (pieces-wise), are added to the underbody? Thanks, y'all are doing a fantastic job with the R1T!

@cruiser97eric1

2 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering if I really need that off-road package myself. The truck can still be had with the 34" all-terrain tires and with the up to 15" of ground clearance without it. My existing Toyota truck has done plenty of off-roading without any additional body armour underneath.

@chingwodapigu

2 жыл бұрын

The $2000 off road package is simply the two front tow loops on the front and the underbody shielding. The 20" AT tires/wheels are a no charge option in place of the standard 21" all season tires/wheels.

@karlk.6819

2 жыл бұрын

@@cruiser97eric1 you don't need the offroad package, unless you face serious trails often.

@MrJnt19

2 жыл бұрын

They all come with off road mode just like they all go into sport mode

@Eric-xp1kl

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJnt19 off-road package, not “mode” is what we were discussing

Keep up the great videos Tommy! Love the coverage. TFL is the best automotive coverage out there! This Rivian really has me intrigued!

nice to see Rivian in action, thanks Tommy & David. Especially Chad for loan out his brand new R1T!

This content is what really matters to some of us for sure! I want to see how the Rivian goes in snow, tows and hauls! I need a pick up to do most of the pick up type chores!

This has to be one of the best videos TFL has ever produced, well done guys!

Best coverage of the truck out of any outlet for doing TRUCK things!!! Love your content will always watch glaringly obvious great things of it

Truly enjoyed this video. The comedic end scene was hilarious, it added some laughter to an informative video. Great job TFL!

What an impressive truck. And a realistic work case video as well. Well done!

Hard to admit but the rivian is very impressive!

I have been against electric trucks and suv's since day one, but this company has me believing in their product for an everyday pickup or suv. I would like to see a review of the SUV version R1S. Great review. Good to see you doing real world test and not just climbing rocks. Most will not do that.

@poplaurentiu4148

2 жыл бұрын

GMC Hummer EV also has a long list of good specs.. these 2 are going to make the A 'murican trucks great again my favorite full electric pick-up trucks so far even tough (Cybertruck & Ford F150 lightning might be cheaper who knows when those will spun out) until then.. i still like Rivian or Hummer ev.. is not just the looks is the overall useful package for the money & do it all with one vehicle concept.. gotta love them, i would be happy with any of them both are great.. hat-off full respect for all people involved building them ! (*_* )

Vids at David's Yak ranch are always a fun watch! Thanks for giving us your perspective, and for letting TFL hang out at the Yak ranch David👍

Hands down, this is my favorite TFL video ever. Informative and entertaining. David and his real world ranch chores added a level of authenticity to the review that was much appreciated.

I really love this truck I think you did a amazing job on truely testing the truck I really hope you guys keep doing more electric trucks like these because they are fully tested and done right

I really felt that the truck would perform well in these circumstances. I’m really reluctant towards an EV being the best work trucks, personally, but am willing to learn. I still don’t know about the towing claims. It’s one thing to be able to pull the weight, but efficiencies in time matter a LOT when used as a work truck. The downtime when charging is an expensive aspect. As far as this work today, it does represent what you would do Ranching, quite obviously. I ranched all my life until retirement at 55. The amount of work done today is about 1/4 or less of what a real work day would be, but that’s a fact of life when putting it all into video. I find trying to get good video of an adventure like this etc can be a tedious task that really eats up the time. IN THIS CASE what a great video!! The scenery on David’s ranch is quite idyllic. I had a beautiful ranch in the mountains & foothills. I see David’s land and am jealous!!! Haha. It’s amazing!! David helps a lot as well as he’s such a clown!! Hahaha. Nice video guys!! The Rivian is definitely capable of being a small but powerful work truck!! The box finish appears to scratch quite easily and should be addressed (you can’t exactly beat spray in bedliner), but the truck sat level with the load, dealt with some challenging traction situations very well and didn’t use up as much battery life as expected. You may have left a ICE truck idling a lot on a day like this to keep the interior warm. Over the last month or so the temperatures where I live have not gotten above -22 C or about 7 below F. Working like they did here means you are hot and cold all day, but need that warm interior to keep from frostbite on the hands etc. The EV will only use power when needed to keep the vehicle warm so is VERY efficient that way vs letting a truck idle and burn all that excess energy just to keep it warm inside. So as a work truck?? Definitely! As a ranch work truck?? For sure! The load capacity is an issue though. Payload is fine, the box is too small though. (We did try using Nissan Frontier Pro4X pickups on the ranch, but the smaller boxes was definitely an issue. You really need a full size truck (3/4 ton in this case) to make a trip for material worthwhile. I suspect you could at least double the load of wood you would haul in one of David’s 3/4 tons. Makes each trip more beneficial and productive. You have trails on the land, but don’t want to use them so much that they become rutted and start really damaging the fragile grasses in areas like this. I had the same concerns on my land. It took hundreds of thousands of years for the area to develop the balance for that flora and fauna to exist together and it takes us an instant to destroy that. There are prairie trails from the settler days that never recovered to the state they were in before we arrived. The less trips up and down the trail the better. That trail was packing and icing up really fast as well,,,,, a very serious off road danger. If you are hauling heavy, you want a 3/4 or 1 ton, but they are heavier and harder to use off-road. We hauled a lot of hay and bulky items like that so 1/2 tons had all the payload needed and we would load them to well above the roofline (if the terrain was flat enough) and front to back with bales hanging over the top rail of the box as well. This all in 8 foot long beds predominantly. Now THAT’S a lot of volume. You just can’t do that very well with the small box in the Rivian. The new Lightning and Chevy (Avalanch-like haha) truck boxes may perform a bit better being wider and slightly longer. If they want them to be real work trucks they need to produce trucks with the 6.5 foot long bed minimum really though. There are thousands of different loads you haul in a truck and for many loads the 5 foot bed really just doesn’t cut it. Even the 6.5 foot bed can be a PIA if you are hauling longer pieces. I know, because a lot of the ranch trucks we bought became extended cabs with the 6.5 foot bed. I still generally had a few regular cab trucks with the 8 foot beds in them and they were the first trucks to go out each day. First choice for my crew with the work we did, because of the bed size. I agree with the comment Tommy made,,,, the Rivian is more of a lifestyle truck. A weird and slightly narrow market that has developed for pickups, but is in the media a lot right now because it is new. There’s gonna be a lot of people out there that buy these trucks for their personal work truck/lifestyle truck finding that the truck is too much lifestyle and not enough work. The Maverick and Santa Fe fall into this class, the Ridgeline is the almost original version,,,,,. I own several trucks still and a Maverick is one of them currently l it’s a great day to day, parts, small load work truck for sure. If I was wanting to haul the material I used to have to haul around, I would need a trailer to tow that would do the hauling!! Hahaha. Literally!! It’s a convenient toy and I feel excellent pickup for city dwellers. It will haul new furniture, landscaping products, etc, so long as the load isn’t too large. If you want to haul the materials to build a deck,,,,, nope! Too short.

@vigamortezadventures7972

2 жыл бұрын

Just attach a trailer

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

@@vigamortezadventures7972 - Kind of defeats the purpose of having a truck bed. Removes any ease of manoeuvring in the trees, off-road (there’s no way you could have turned around with a trailer where Tommy turned around in this video). The idea of having a truck bed is do you DON’T have to haul a trailer. Once you are pulling a trailer, you might as well have a SUV/CUV. It will do the same. Like I was saying in there, a truckbed has a purpose. If they are too small, they can’t effectively meet that purpose. You saying to tow a trailer prices the point a truck box can be too small to be purposeful. Like I also said, I have a Maverick. It’s a great daily driver and I often am hauling some auto oats or pieces I wouldn’t want in the interior of my other vehicles so at that level the truck is purposeful. I also have 2 Raptor SuperCabs, 2012 and 2019, a 1967 Chevy C10 2wd, a 1990 Chevy 454SS 2wd, a 1979 GMC shortbox stepside 4x4 built for pretty serious off-road use, and a 2021 F150 SuperCab 4x4 hauling a lightweight slide in truck camper. I collect vehicles as well. Used to own and work 8800 acres of ranch land/farm land with a feed lot as part of the operation as well. Owned as many as 25,000 head of cattle at my highest inventories. I used trucks extensively over my time. Pulling a trailer is very cumbersome, necessary in some instances, but cumbersome.

@cyber_sal

2 жыл бұрын

@@shitloveaduck - I think Vigamortez’s point was that if the Rivian can handle 95% of the “truck stuff” you normally do and you occasionally need to use a trailer to handle the other 5% of your chores, then the Rivian will meet your needs. However, if a significant amount of your normal use cases would require towing a trailer, a larger truck may make more sense.

@lesstevens2370

2 жыл бұрын

Why be reluctant electric motors have been working (outworking) ice motors since 1890s hydrodamns are essentially a electric motor uses to produce electricity run 24/7 for years trains have been useing electric motors for a century now since diesel replaced steam... ships 🚢 uses electric propulsion those big mining trucks triple hhh are diesel/electric

@lesstevens2370

2 жыл бұрын

Even the military aircraft carrier is electric powerd by steam heated by nuclear reactions

Thank You Chad, for loaning The Fast Lane Truck, your pride and Joy. Great review.

Wow the suspension held up incredibly well on that load! Most small trucks I see with big loads like that have the tires rubbing the wheel wells lol!

@gemstatefisherman3409

2 жыл бұрын

It has air assist. If you put air assist on any smaller truck it would handle the same load just as well

@t_c5266

2 жыл бұрын

No you dont. That load was lighter than you think and even the smallest trucks offered these days have 1500lb+ bed capacity. The trucks youre seeing are old, from the 80s or 90s, beat to shit work trucks

Great video showing R1T very capable versatility!!

Love these sort of tests, I’d love to see the Honda Ridgeline tested in these conditions

@Heffelz8

2 жыл бұрын

As a guy who is very interested in the Ridgeline, I really want to know how much “truck” can I really get out of it. This would be an interesting test to gauge against other trucks.

@atg1338

2 жыл бұрын

The ridgeline????...lol what a joke!!!!....its not even a real truck and real men don't drive or buy crappy wanna be so called trucks

@HotHeadCJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@atg1338 your sound miserable

@Heffelz8

2 жыл бұрын

@@atg1338 a unibody constructed vehicle with completely independent suspension with the ability to tow 5000lbs with a bed on the back…it’s more of a truck than my S10 was and more of a truck than the rangers of the 90s and 00s. Yep, I want comfort and decent fuel economy as well as the reliability of a Honda product. You sound like a miserable 20 year old something that has no concept of what other viewpoints are. You drive what’s good for you and I’ll drive what’s good for me. I’m not telling you where to spend your money. But keep screaming loud and proud…let’s us recognize who we should ignore fairly quickly.

@mattbrew11

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao. The ridgeline can not do anything like this

Finally some real world testing. So far I’ve been impressed with this Rivian truck. Keep’em coming !

Lol. "Tommy stop" weren't that guy's finest moment but still really funny...

Tommy and David, this was great footage and testing of capabilities!

We need more David content. Great video and pretty impressive truck.

Thank you for the great content , davied is really awesome i would love to see him in a lot of videos , and the rivian exceeds expectations.

Thank you TFL for the great content. And the truck looks damn good.

Tommy do a cost of ownership analysis that may take a little sticker shock out of the equation. I spent $60-$100 a week in fuel when I was commuting. Over 6 years of ownership the gas and $75 oil changes might make a $70k sticker price more digestible compared to traditional less expensive alternatives. Great show!

@HK304

2 жыл бұрын

That's why EVs are so expensive. They are charging you up front for the savings, but the savings don't really show for 7-10yrs. Most Americans don't keep a vehicle that long, and only tesla has cars on the road that old. Battery replacement is alot more expensive than engine replacement.

@jimmytedrow4146

2 жыл бұрын

What happens when your battery pack takes a dump in approximately 10years? I can change alot of oil for 25 grand. Also what's the life expectancy of the 4 motors? Not sure I'm sold just yet

@kylestyleracing

2 жыл бұрын

@Chris C Solar Panels!!!!

@kylestyleracing

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmytedrow4146 I hear rumors of charging stations where you pull in swap batteries and then you are on your way

@jimmytedrow4146

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylestyleracing that would be a game changer!

I watch all the EV content creators, and your real world videos of the Rivian were the best I’ve seen!

Great advert for Rivian! A proper test review, loved it! They have set the benchmark for sure. Great video.

great review for sure! It's great to see a test that doesn't require a fleet of support cars or replacement parts. The R1T delivers excellent performance for both on-road and off-road driving, with it recently winning the coveted MotorTrend Truck of the Year award... can't wait for what's in stock for next year with their upgrades!

Incredible truck. David is awesome. Great video!

Suddenly, all the best Rivian videos are all coming from TFL. I loved this video and witnessing the R1T doing some serious work. Maybe I missed it but I would have been curious to get a weight on the truck when it was loaded with all that wood. I loved how the suspension handled it without squatting at all. Keep up the great work TFL!

That farmer just seems like someone you’d wanna be friends with. Salt of the earth type a person.

Great review as always. First ever Rivian usability review. Love the end clip.

Another great one guys, love how you put the Rivian through its paces, it’s quickly becoming my dream vehicle ❤️🤩

I wish I had this truck when I was hauling logs myself! It would just be absolutely ideal here in the UK.

@willrector9716

2 жыл бұрын

It has a 4.5 ft bed.....?.... no not for hauling anything except a dog maybe

@shadhurdle524

2 жыл бұрын

@@willrector9716 except the UK doesn't have full size pickups like here in North America, all their midsized pickups have short beds

This is an amazing video. The thing I see with a lot of these Rivian videos is that they are always showing the HP, Acceleration, etc. But no one shows what the intended purpose of these trucks actually are. Well done with this video

Another absolutely brilliant test! Thanks guys, loved watching this 😎

Tommy’s come such a long way with hosting videos, to the point where he may now be my favourite… but I know I shouldn’t be picking favs!

@dougmacdougall2097

2 жыл бұрын

And not desperate for attention like his dad

It was one thing that could be useful on the Rivian that you didn't test, the onboard air. If you have a pneumatic grease gun and the Rivian, you would have an easy day lubeing a tractor or other farm equipment.

@dstephan34

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot about that, when he mentioned the location of the spare tire being one of the things he didn't like, with a loaded bed. But with the on board air, maybe have a patch kit handy, and maybe you can patch the tire and pump it back up without having to get the spare. Which brings up another point, maybe in a later model, they might provide an access point to that air outside of the bed. Because even being able to patch the tire, you still might have to unload the bed a bit to access the air.

@1guyin10

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on what cfm the compressor is. Air tools use a lot of air.

@keithhall4009

2 жыл бұрын

I think most guys use cordless electric grease guns now, in construction anyways.

Can't like this enough. Awesome content and great personalities working together!

Great review. Gathering firewood is a big part of life where I'm at and the roads to get to it look at like what you traveled. Great to see this truck can handle it.

👀 looks like it took that steep snowy Hill effortlessly. Good video to wake up to, happy Saturday. Can't wait to see more of this and especially the R1S model. Love the visits to the Ranch by the way

Good stuff from the Happy Yak as always! Now, since the focus of this one was doing work, how did the touch screen work with gloves on?

This is by far my favorite TFL segment. Great video guys!

Thank you guys for making great content. Dave is the best:)