I Loaded 8,000 Pounds Of River Rock In My Rivian R1T Trailer With Negative Tongue Weight And When It Started Violently Swaying At 70 MPH, The Electric Truck's Low Center Of Gravity Saved Us From Disaster

Rivian R1T's Stability Advantage in Extreme Towing Situations

A Rivian R1T owner loaded 8,000 pounds of river rock improperly, resulting in violent trailer sway at 70 MPH.

The fundamental physics of towing heavy loads can create scenarios that overwhelm even experienced drivers, especially when combined with highway speeds.

His terrifying story reveals the electric truck's secret stability advantage.

Andrew Crowell's experience with his Rivian R1T demonstrates how electric vehicle characteristics can provide unexpected advantages in extreme towing situations.

The battery weight distribution and electric powertrains respond differently than traditional trucks when physics conspires against the driver, offering insights into the stability of electric trucks.

Author's summary: Electric trucks have stability advantages.

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