Towing a Wake Boat

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Morgan

New member

Dec 24, 2024

First-time towing, and the estimates via the navigation in the vehicle were way off. Estimated I'd arrive with 41 miles left, but ended up with 16 miles left. It also jumped around a lot during the trip, so I'm thinking it was adjusting based on first-time towing. One thing of note though, is I think it was showing me what I'd have left in All-Purpose mode, not Towing mode. As if it was assuming I would drop the trailer at the destination. This was pretty accurate if that was the case, as I had around 35 miles left when I switched out of towing.

As has been said many times, it handles and rides great. Just really sucks hard on that battery pack.

I found myself wishing I could see the truck's bed camera, which would give me a better view of the load I'm pulling.

Configuration

102 degrees outside
7000 lbs trailer + boat
Factory boat cover
Surge brakes on the trailer
~60 miles total trip
> 80% highway @ ~70mph

Results

1.05 mi/kWh
~55mph average speed
44kWh used

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