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 Stability Advantage

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

The fundamental physics of towing heavy loads can create dangerous scenarios, especially when combined with highway speeds.

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

Andrew Crowell's experience demonstrates how electric vehicle characteristics, such as battery weight distribution and electric powertrains, can provide unexpected advantages in extreme towing situations.

The low center of gravity of the electric truck helped save the situation from disaster.

Author's summary: Electric truck's stability saves from disaster.

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