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Rivian R1T Towed a 30-Foot Camper to Prescott, but the Real Test Was Charging After the Campground Said No

12.05.2026 07:44 1 min 1 source РУС
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Rivian R1T Towed a 30-Foot Camper to Prescott, but the Real Test Was Charging After the Campground Said No
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A 2022 Rivian R1T Quad owner towed a 2025 Brinkley i265 travel trailer from New River to Prescott, Arizona. The campground forbade EV charging, but the owner found a Tesla destination charger near a bar and charged during a 7-hour stop. The uphill leg consumed 70% battery; the downhill return used 40%.

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Rivian R1T Towed a 30-Foot Camper to Prescott, but the Real Test Was Charging After the Campground Said No

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