From Dominic Wilkerson.

One year ago I “yoinked” Chad’s black 2025 Rivian R1T Tri-Max from the inventory page… and I’ve daily-driven it ever since for real-estate shoots, camping, and Search & Rescue. After 29,000 miles, here’s what’s better than my Gen-1 Quad, what broke, what it cost, and whether I’d buy the Tri-Max again or go Dual/Quad/R1S/R2.

https://www.wattageoutdoors.com/blog/one-year-with-my-2025-rivian-r1t-tri-max-at-28000-miles

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👉 My Tri-Max loadout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivWxvcUl4Cw
👉 Super Pacific camper build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7phoCdrf3I
👉 12V REGO battery + VHF build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbafDKEzUTc

CHAPTERS
00:00 Why I “stole” this Tri-Max
01:21 TL;DR — Was upgrading worth it?
02:55 Gen 2 vs Gen 1: cameras, quiet cabin, ride, power
04:40 My accessories & loadout (PPF, Super Pacific, wheels/tires, tools)
08:21 Real issues: TPMS RF, alignment, 120V sockets, caster insert
12:50 Interior & comfort: Ascend wins, audio still mid
15:56 Software: Enhanced Highway Assist & Google Cast
18:48 Costs: $107k sticker, $74k trade, Section 179
21:40 SAR use & range realities
24:58 Would I buy Tri-Max again? R1S/R2 thoughts
32:30 What’s next for my build

GEAR/MENTIONS
• Wheels: Black Rhino “Voltaic” (matte black)
• Tires tested: Pirelli Scorpion Elect LT, Toyo AT3, Falken A/T4W https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEtudLsaWo
• Camper: Super Pacific X1 + Truma heat
• Tools: Pro Eagle jack, gear slide/tool chest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-ZRee9AxU

• Charging: Rivian mobile charger (JuiceBox RIP)

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