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Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to be more consistent with adding charging and distance info. Some of our older videos should have some of that info if you were looking into that before your purchase.

We've been to Pinecone area a couple years ago and Sierra this time around. Our site was Sierra 90 which was really close to the day use beach area. Because we were close to it there were some extra car traffic nearby but we liked it overall since we were so close to the water. I'd say you can't go wrong with either if you are planning to get on the water.

@@ChargeSetGo Thx - that's good to know on Sierra 90.

Yes, it is! Just updated the description with the Hipcamp link

No clue! The trailer is part of the Hipcamp campsite (see description).

​@@ChargeSetGo Okay, makes sense.

You definitely can use climate control with camp mode and tailgate open.

@@ChargeSetGothanks for the reply. Great video.

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@@ChargeSetGo 구독자 많이 늘면 한국어 자막도 부탁드려요^^

Thanks for watching! I notice around 10% range hit but I personally think your speed and the wind in the highway affects range way more. I also notice ~15-20% better efficiency when I lower the car on long stretches of highway driving.

Links to most of my gear are in the description, thanks!

In the winter we stored our skis and snowboards. These days we only take the cargo box if we are bringing our inflatable paddle boards. We have room in the cabin but want to keep them separate since they get dirty.

I guess I don't! I don't have too much experience with sours.

Hoping to be problem free soon!

Thanks for sharing. Do you know if they did anything other than alignment? Or the alignment numbers? Glad many of your issues were resolved. I also had great customer service so I have confidence they will get to a solution soon. Also can't wait to check out the R3 in person!

I'll reply back if I find any more useful info on alignment in the future

It hasn't happened to me and we use AC almost every night we camp. Maybe it has to do with camp mode / Power on mode shutting off prematurely?

@@ChargeSetGo That is great news! Thank you for the info. So you use Camp Mode in "Power On" mode? Just want to try to duplicate your results when testing first hand. Thanks again for your channel! Subscribed!

We use 'Stay On' mode to make sure the car doesn't go to sleep and also so we can use AC overnight. Thanks!

I had this problem during the winter and it sucked. Ended up doing a full system reset (not infotainment) and then a software update and it's been fine since.

@@crispinhands7610 Were you using Camp Mode in “Stay On” mode when this happened to you? How often have you used Camp Mode following the need to reset after the failure? Trying to figure out if this is a feature that can be relied upon year round for travel and camping.

That's a good catch! I checked and both right side tires are 1 PSI lower than the left. I'll try inflating it and get back with results.

I filled up both the right tires and drove ~150 miles. Still seems to be pulling right unfortunately.

@@ChargeSetGo it was worth a shot. Always keep your tire pressure in mind. Thanks for the follow-up

I see your point. Do I wish I didn't have any of these issues? Sure, but I took the risk of buying a first gen EV from a new company instead of an established platform from a legacy brand. I think the difference is that I knew going into it that there will be some issues. It's definitely not a car for everyone, especially if you just want a point A to B luxury road car. To each their own.

@@ChargeSetGoOf course no one wishes to experience these issues, especially from a 100K vehicle. Rivian still has many issues including sub-par ride quality. When I mean by sub-par is that Rivian is worse than the Honda Pilot in ride comfort. It is actually a terrible financial decision to buy a Rivian. No dispute about that. If you are wealthy and can afford to make a poor financial decision, then to each his own.

Looks like you made up your mind so I won't argue, but life isn't all about making precise mathematical financial decisions. That would be depressing. Sometimes you want to buy cool things because... you want to! You are right, if someone can afford something and enjoys it, to each their own. I don't go around spreading negativity about people's preferences, however.

@@ChargeSetGo​​⁠ This isn’t about precise math based decision making. This is common sense personal finance 101. I appreciate your transparency in sharing all the issues you are experiencing. This is not spreading negativity, it’s about spreading the truth! You are helping people avoid making bad decisions.

Even with 3 test drives I could not understand the ride quality of Rivian. I will have to check the 2nd gen out.

Actually out of the 6 camping trips posted on the channel, only 2 had electric hookups (cat camping and Pinnacles). The biggest reason is we've only driven up to around 125-150 miles each way to make sure we can finish the trip on a single charge. Now that we are more confident with utilizing an EV for camping, we have longer trips coming up soon where we will have a 30/50amp hookups on site. From our experience we use anywhere between 10-30 miles per night for overnight AC and/or cooking. I'd say cooking uses a negligible amount of power.

Thanks! Just looked up the XC40, definitely a good looking car!

My prediction is that they will have even better deals for the pre-refresh models and keep the price for the refresh versions. Hope you get a good deal!

I don't have anything too scientific but I noticed a 10% hit on a 100 mile stretch of freeway. Did that twice on this trip so it seems consistent. It was relatively flat and I used Driver+ the whole time between 65-70mph.

It was at a Hipcamp called Salmon Creek Ranch, Redwood Camp #1 site. Just added a link in the description!

I just added the link to the griddle in the description. Thanks for asking, I forgot to add it! We usually leave AC around 65F and use up around 20 miles. It depends a lot on ambient temperature.

This is our first EV, 3 row SUV, and air suspension, so it's hard for me to compare the R1S with similar cars. Rides well in my opinion but definitely made to go off-roading. The only drawback is that all Rivian owners experience growing pains alongside Rivian! I get to experience the small issues and the fixes for them coming through OTA updates or at the service center. It's sort of fun for me but definitely not for everyone. It's rumored that a R1S refresh is being announced soon so it would be a good time for you to make a decision.

@@ChargeSetGowill the refresh version have improved ride quality? Also, how does the ride quality of the R1S compare to all or any of the following. BMW X7, X5 Acura MDX (2022+), Honda Pilot (2023+), BMW iX? Thank you!

I've heard from a service tech at my local service center that he thinks the ride quality is improved. In terms of comparing to other cars, we had a 2020 RDX before but it's just hard to compare since they are built for different use cases. I wouldn't depend on the R1S to have a luxurious feel per se. It's built more as an offroad monster. If I had to choose the R1S still wins.

We always try our phones first and use the hotspot as backup. Definitely worth using since we usually have power on at the campsite.

It's a SUV tent from Amazon, links to some of the gear we use are in the description.

Thanks! We plan on going to Shasta at some point. We've only been there skiing so it's going to be interesting to see it in the summer.

@@ChargeSetGo Shasta is awesome. You'll love it in the summer. I'm sure it will be a packed itinerary for you, but if you're looking for ideas, Potem fall was a pleasant surprise during our last trip. Id recommend to check it out.

Thanks for the recommendation. Always good to add more places on our list of places to visit.

Our go-to game on the Steam Deck!

Hi! Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! 🏕

🤣🤣 Honestly wasn't too bad! Just becomes normal background noise after a while when it's so constant