Kim, you are responsible for adding another year to Rivian’s R1T backorders after making this fantastic family adventure video! Thank you so much for sharing your family again with us.
I first saw this R1T on Ewan McGregor’s The Long Way Up. It was an early prototype that they drove from the tip of South America all the way up to California. Nice to finally see the production version and it’s really great. Who cares about the 0-60. I think usability is more important and this Rivian seems to shine on that.
Eeeek the sound of nature. It’s really cool how the brain stops listening to the sounds we hear all the time. If you live in a city a sirens won’t wake you up. But if you live in he country siren’s will. And the opposite goes for bullfrogs.
I am a Tesla Fan and with no Cybertruck to compare it to at the moment it looks like a well thought out truck. I like it! That sound is definitely a Bull 🐸 Frog.
1. The honking noise is a bullfrog. They won't eat you, but you can eat them. 2. Elk won't hurt you. Unless you run into one while driving. They are big and will obliterate the front of that truck. 3. Good man, Liam. Never get sucked into the brand loyalty vortex. Keep your mind independent.
Although I have a M3, I’m not brand loyal enough to discourage someone from appreciating another manufacturer’s EV. We are talking that in 3 years we might get rid of my 22 yr old Tahoe for a Ford Lighting, I do some woodworking in retirement and need something for the home center or lumber yard trips.
I’m also trading up from a Model 3 Performance to a Rivian. I just put down the $1000 deposit for the R1S yesterday! Rivian is the most exciting EV brand on the market right now. Now if they can just expand their charging network and fast!
So awesome! Loved this video from start to finish, truly a great adventure truck with lots of storage and space for family road trips too. Hopefully when the R1S is more widely available, you can get a chance to check that one out too :D
Good to see a family use case and how it worked out. Laughed at the tent portion. Grew up in the woods and did bush craft. For people who don't spend a lot of time outdoors at night it can be disconcerting. I would of bailed as well :)
Just curious, was there a reason you didn't use the air compressor that the truck provides? Appreciate what you guys do to bring us these videos. Great job.
The compressor would probably have worked, but they may not have had the right adapter. Also, the little fans typically have a higher flow rate so you'll fill the low pressure floaties faster than with the compressor which is intended for high pressure situations
Thanks for trying the tent for us Kim! Sorry the "ducks giving birth" kept you up all night 🤣 I love all the well thought out features in the Rivian and I also think it has the best looking interior of any of the Evs on the market right now. If I had the money, this is the one I'd buy!
Great video, it's nice to see some real world experiences taking the family out with the R1T. Also, good idea to use the instant pot! What campground/cabins did you guys stay at?
Very smart kid. Opinion based on experience. Let others defend a brand. Not even Ellon cares about it, he just wants a more sustainable future. Great video. Truck looks amazing. We even get recommendations for family fun places.
Great job with the video and camping trip Kim and family! :) Definitely got me interested in the Rivian R1T, although I love my Tesla Model S I have been driving since 2014 here in Sweden, the Rivian sure looks practical and fun! Cheers from Sweden! /Johan
thanks, i hope rivian pays you million dollars, you did such a good job. we all like tesla but i really like this truck - i would definitely prefer rivian truck over tesla’s small suv and cars after watching your video
Fairly well built, few bugs like the cover and spastic suspension when it's off.. autopilot doesn't yet work. Bit of a heavy beast at 3.2 ton, the daily utility of it is questionable for the size and it's a 90k$ truck. Supposedly the Lightning starts at 40k? Rivian got close to 20bn$ in cash so it's difficult for them to die instantly but like Elon said, if you can't get costs down you die. If they didn't have 20bn and weren't backed by Amazon as rivalry with Elon, I would think they would be in immediate trouble. And any actual recession could really hurt high dollar vehicle perhaps. Much cheaper cooking option would be good too. Wasn't it like 5k$? quite a hotplate. They have several good things going for them. They might make it.
I love your vlog style videos .nice video and audio quality.love the R1T and its features but is it a good alternative to the more rugged and expensive Hummer EV??
Probably THE only time you didn't have any trouble (whatsoever) in getting a mini monster to sit down (before) eating....and getting them to (stay) sitting down during eating....😂😂😂
Tesla could be in some trouble. The released the "affordable" model 3 but keep raising the price. It is nice but it is small. You also have to pay another 10k or 15k more to get more range. However, with these you start out with a bigger vehicle at a reasonable price that competes with trucks. Lets face it. I am not going to buy a model 3 standard at the current price when I could in theory get a prias at half the cost. The other side of the coin. I can get a V8 Mustang and buy a lot of gas at close to $5 a gallon before I would get close to making up for the cost difference in the model 3 performance.
I really enjoyed this episode, Kim (maybe more than you did your night with the croaking toad? raspy elk? huffy porcupine? grumpy raccoon?). I'll say this: your R&R is a little too much (too little?) R&R for me. Can't believe I ever had your energy and stamina way back when my kids were the same ages as yours. As for camping… I'd rather have an R1S to tow our tiny camp trailer: sooo much easier to set up its tent! It wouldn't surprise me if you decide to get an R1S in the future, and just sell the Model X (still pending!) to help pay for it. What's not to like? Well… just one thing: the lower energy efficiency.
Actually that wasn't spaghetti you made, it was goulash. Spaghetti requires spaghetti noodles. And Rivian is better than Tesla, because Tesla doesn't sell a truck. Maybe they will by the end of next year according to Elon, but knowing his timeline more likely it will be in 2024.
Such an awesome vehicle. First one in North Carolina, too bad the politicians there are trying to pass a bill to rip out EV chargers that offer free charging if people don’t also install gas fuel pumps at the same location and offer that for free, cuz of course it’s the same cost and just as easy to install a gas storage tank under the ground and pump fuel as it is to just run some power to a level 2 charger. Nice that they still let you buy an EV in the state (I wonder when they’ll try to kill that too) but the right wing idiots who run things sure don’t like them! Great video as always Kim!!
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Kim, you are responsible for adding another year to Rivian’s R1T backorders after making this fantastic family adventure video! Thank you so much for sharing your family again with us.
You're the best Mitchell. Thanks for the kind words.
@@ItsKimJava Your welcome, Kim! I actually think that it’s pretty true and time will tell if the Cybertruck is accepted as well.
I agree!! Awesome vid guys🤙🏽
I first saw this R1T on Ewan McGregor’s The Long Way Up. It was an early prototype that they drove from the tip of South America all the way up to California. Nice to finally see the production version and it’s really great. Who cares about the 0-60. I think usability is more important and this Rivian seems to shine on that.
That little kid speaks the truth... as a model 3 owner, i also feel like it's better than Tesla :)
I'm waiting for the Full Size Suv. Luxury Camping
If Rivian was sold in Australia, i would trade my Model 3 in for one. What an awesome vehicle.
Superbly fun. Exceptionally complementary adventure.
John, you rock!
Hi Daniel, hope your summer has been well!
Eeeek the sound of nature. It’s really cool how the brain stops listening to the sounds we hear all the time. If you live in a city a sirens won’t wake you up. But if you live in he country siren’s will. And the opposite goes for bullfrogs.
Great video - real world experience. Once again Kim - you and the family entertain and inform. Thanks!
Another great video, Kim. You are the OG for EV roadtrip videos.
I am a Tesla Fan and with no Cybertruck to compare it to at the moment it looks like a well thought out truck. I like it!
That sound is definitely a Bull 🐸 Frog.
1. The honking noise is a bullfrog. They won't eat you, but you can eat them.
2. Elk won't hurt you. Unless you run into one while driving. They are big and will obliterate the front of that truck.
3. Good man, Liam. Never get sucked into the brand loyalty vortex. Keep your mind independent.
Although I have a M3, I’m not brand loyal enough to discourage someone from appreciating another manufacturer’s EV. We are talking that in 3 years we might get rid of my 22 yr old Tahoe for a Ford Lighting, I do some woodworking in retirement and need something for the home center or lumber yard trips.
I’m also trading up from a Model 3 Performance to a Rivian. I just put down the $1000 deposit for the R1S yesterday! Rivian is the most exciting EV brand on the market right now. Now if they can just expand their charging network and fast!
Great video. I believe the noise you heard was a bullfrog. Ive heard that before, and yes they are very loud.
Carne to say the same thing... Definitely bullfrogs
For sure a bullfrog.
So awesome! Loved this video from start to finish, truly a great adventure truck with lots of storage and space for family road trips too. Hopefully when the R1S is more widely available, you can get a chance to check that one out too :D
Thanks Scott. Working on that now!
No vehicle is perfect but this looked great. Great job in putting this together. AND thanks to the guy who offered up his Rivian.
I would love to see you do a similar video in a Rivian R1S!
Working on it
The Rivian R1T in Launch Green looks amazing!
Good to see a family use case and how it worked out. Laughed at the tent portion. Grew up in the woods and did bush craft. For people who don't spend a lot of time outdoors at night it can be disconcerting. I would of bailed as well :)
Excellent video, I would love a Rivian but not coming to the UK anytime soon!
Just curious, was there a reason you didn't use the air compressor that the truck provides? Appreciate what you guys do to bring us these videos. Great job.
The compressor would probably have worked, but they may not have had the right adapter. Also, the little fans typically have a higher flow rate so you'll fill the low pressure floaties faster than with the compressor which is intended for high pressure situations
@@ardenthebibliophile Yeah, I figured one possibility could have been adaptor issues.
Just need high volume, low pressure to inflate floats and mattress pads.
Also you run the risk of popping the inflatable when using any high pressure air compressor.
Thanks for trying the tent for us Kim! Sorry the "ducks giving birth" kept you up all night 🤣 I love all the well thought out features in the Rivian and I also think it has the best looking interior of any of the Evs on the market right now. If I had the money, this is the one I'd buy!
One of your best road trip vids. Always honest and informative. Boldly left that Tesla comment in!
Great video, it's nice to see some real world experiences taking the family out with the R1T. Also, good idea to use the instant pot! What campground/cabins did you guys stay at?
Super authentic video, thanks. Nice kids!
Great video. The noise was definitely a frog. We have dozens in the swamp next to our home in Florida.
Fun vid! Thanks for showing the Rivian & features!
Diff look into getting one in the future, hopefully they will continue to grow as a company. Do love my current MYP 2022
You crack me up with the wildlife noises. We live in rural Chapin,SC and my wife does the same thing and cracks me up.
Absolutely love your vids. Been watching in Malaysia and now in South Africa. By the end of this year we will enjoy your vids from Chicago.
Very smart kid. Opinion based on experience. Let others defend a brand. Not even Ellon cares about it, he just wants a more sustainable future. Great video. Truck looks amazing. We even get recommendations for family fun places.
Excellent, wholesome vid (reporting). Absolutely, leading edge EV product. Becoming a great USA success story. Worth the wait & price.
Would like to know where this cabin is.
Great job with the video and camping trip Kim and family! :) Definitely got me interested in the Rivian R1T, although I love my Tesla Model S I have been driving since 2014 here in Sweden, the Rivian sure looks practical and fun! Cheers from Sweden! /Johan
Just wait to see what happens when she does her CyberTruck video!!
Kim, great to see you enjoying this trip. Really good video, all. Best to the fam.
Wow! This is cool!! Thanks John! Cool dude! I wish I had one of these!!
A real family review and jorts, thank you!
Love these sort of videos!
What a fun video :) Thank you Kim and the whole fam!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks, i hope rivian pays you million dollars, you did such a good job. we all like tesla but i really like this truck - i would definitely prefer rivian truck over tesla’s small suv and cars after watching your video
Great video. My wife wanted to know what kind of sunglasses are you wearing in the video? Thanks!
🎉🎉😢 i’m happy for you guys at the same time I Want a Rivian
Any thoughts on trying out the f 150 lightning ⚡️?
Well done video! It made me think that for a family like yours, the two motor option would be just as great, and more affordable.
That looks like a fabulous truck.
Great trip! Night sounds just take getting used to.
6:57 you'll also be able to do this from the tailgate of your Cybertruck.
I hope you have put a deposit for the R1S because it looks like you. The kids love it. I hope to get mine in Q1 2023.
I really enjoyed this video!
Great video, can I rent your kids, mine is 39 and no fun. What NC campground we’re you at?
It's a bullfrog you're hearing :D
Ear plugs are a camping necessity.
LOVE THIS VID! Great job Kim. So how does the infotainment stand versus Tesla?
I like Teslas better but that may be due to habit. It is better than most other cars/EVs I've driven though.
Fairly well built, few bugs like the cover and spastic suspension when it's off.. autopilot doesn't yet work. Bit of a heavy beast at 3.2 ton, the daily utility of it is questionable for the size and it's a 90k$ truck. Supposedly the Lightning starts at 40k? Rivian got close to 20bn$ in cash so it's difficult for them to die instantly but like Elon said, if you can't get costs down you die. If they didn't have 20bn and weren't backed by Amazon as rivalry with Elon, I would think they would be in immediate trouble. And any actual recession could really hurt high dollar vehicle perhaps.
Much cheaper cooking option would be good too. Wasn't it like 5k$? quite a hotplate.
They have several good things going for them. They might make it.
Don't raise that little guy to ge a politician! We need genuine opinions! :)
Was this the quad motor or dual motor one? Either way awesome video!!
What a great video. Now i just need to get some coins to preorder.
I love your vlog style videos .nice video and audio quality.love the R1T and its features but is it a good alternative to the more rugged and expensive Hummer EV??
The Hummer is just too much truck!. They don't even target the same clientele.
Wish I could afford something like this but I’m only eating once a day now due to inflation. Glad your family had a fun time camping.
It’s cool and nice if you like trucks. But the price is expensive
Really great video! Can’t wait to get mine! 😅
This was fantastic
Lol, Kim the sound you are hearing is a bullfrog. Welcome to the country…
Been looking forward to this video!
Trying to decide what our second EV should be…
What is the name of the cabinet/campground?
I believe something like Tiny Cabins in Maggie Valley. Charger won't be found anywhere on Plugshare but the Tiny Cabins website made a mention of it.
@@ItsKimJava Thank you! I was looking for it on Plugshare with no luck.
I've heard from another reviewer that this has a LOT of vampire drain. Or maybe Rivian has fixed this.
haha I got my model x cause of you, now I want a Rivian
Fun video. Makes me want a Rivian but not kids. Luckily I have one of those coming soon. Duck giving birth or something like that lol.
I like all your videos keep up the good work 👍👍
I want one ❤️
Probably THE only time you didn't have any trouble (whatsoever) in getting a mini monster to sit down (before) eating....and getting them to (stay) sitting down during eating....😂😂😂
Tesla could be in some trouble. The released the "affordable" model 3 but keep raising the price. It is nice but it is small. You also have to pay another 10k or 15k more to get more range. However, with these you start out with a bigger vehicle at a reasonable price that competes with trucks. Lets face it. I am not going to buy a model 3 standard at the current price when I could in theory get a prias at half the cost. The other side of the coin. I can get a V8 Mustang and buy a lot of gas at close to $5 a gallon before I would get close to making up for the cost difference in the model 3 performance.
I like the car,keep u'er rivian show
great video as always
That noise was a bullfrog
Kim, Watch "Jim Gaffigan - King Baby- Camping" comedy skit... You will love it.
This summer belongs to r1t I guess but next year will be the Cyber summer!
The sound... Might be the truck adjusting something. Topping off the air compressor? Losing pressure?
No that would be the sound of nature.
The cracked roof video got me here 😅
You should probably park your camp far from the dinning area😅
The kids are getting so big.
RIVIAN🌹
Frogs...that was the night sound
I really enjoyed this episode, Kim (maybe more than you did your night with the croaking toad? raspy elk? huffy porcupine? grumpy raccoon?). I'll say this: your R&R is a little too much (too little?) R&R for me. Can't believe I ever had your energy and stamina way back when my kids were the same ages as yours. As for camping… I'd rather have an R1S to tow our tiny camp trailer: sooo much easier to set up its tent! It wouldn't surprise me if you decide to get an R1S in the future, and just sell the Model X (still pending!) to help pay for it. What's not to like? Well… just one thing: the lower energy efficiency.
Looks to me like you guys need to buy a Rivian….😃👍🏽…..Just Sayin…
Actually that wasn't spaghetti you made, it was goulash. Spaghetti requires spaghetti noodles. And Rivian is better than Tesla, because Tesla doesn't sell a truck. Maybe they will by the end of next year according to Elon, but knowing his timeline more likely it will be in 2024.
Marshmellows shouldn't be rasted in direct fire, it should be rasted over glowing coal or wood! ;)
Smash/10
Such an awesome vehicle. First one in North Carolina, too bad the politicians there are trying to pass a bill to rip out EV chargers that offer free charging if people don’t also install gas fuel pumps at the same location and offer that for free, cuz of course it’s the same cost and just as easy to install a gas storage tank under the ground and pump fuel as it is to just run some power to a level 2 charger. Nice that they still let you buy an EV in the state (I wonder when they’ll try to kill that too) but the right wing idiots who run things sure don’t like them! Great video as always Kim!!
“Want perfect, buy the Rivian......”
Nice try next time try actually camping ground it would be good to see if its actually a can do with a family not just 2 people
You were kept up by a bullfrog!
Cybertruck will easily surpass this truck
White noise app for your phone, thank me later
Anyone have one on order they don’t want?!?! Hit me up. I’ll take it!! Seriously
200k and it's yours.
I want one ☝️
That was a frog.
Tissues in your ears :)
👍🏿
Buckets of ice, 7000lb+ vehicle, but so environmentally friendly :)
I want one but won't pretend to be green ;-)
Greener than a Toyota Tacoma for sure.
Dump the pump!
If you're comparing it to a similarly sized truck you'll likely be greener after the first 35-40k miles.
Bullfrog.
it's not called a "Master" Suite...it's a Primary Suite