New Thule Epos bike rack - Rivian featured in ad

[mikehmb]

This caught my on PB this morning: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-thules-new-epos-bike-rack.html

The ad doesn’t show the tailgate open, but the fact that they used an R1T gives me the impression they’ve at least sorted out tailgate clearance.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks/thule-epos-2-_-903210


Video showing Thule Epos on R1T

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[xyskis]

Oo... hands off of my carbon fiber frame! =P

I want to see the Kuat Piston on an R1S! I have an NV2 + swing arm and it works well and clears everything (rear split gate can both open up and down with bike rack in the stored position), but it's not as stable/secure as I would like.

 

[DTown3011]

Looks like a really nice design. I have a Kuat NV 2.0 and don't need an upgrade, plus I use a tailgate pad 95% of the time, but for anyone looking at a new rack this looks well designed.

 

[EVTrukHog]

...now we need Rivian to add a feature to disable the tow mode when bike rack lights are plugged in!

 

[mikehmb]

...now we need Rivian to add a feature to disable the tow mode when bike rack lights are plugged in!

Hear Hear! Rivian, please figure out a way to allow me to load my bikes on my hitch-mounted rack without the rear sensors going bananas.

 

[mikehmb]

Looks like a really nice design. I have a Kuat NV 2.0 and don't need an upgrade, plus I use a tailgate pad 95% of the time, but for anyone looking at a new rack this looks well designed.

Funny, I have the same and do the same. Will be upgrading to a swing-out but otherwise very happy with my setup.

 

[DTown3011]

Funny, I have the same and do the same. Will be upgrading to a swing-out but otherwise very happy with my setup.

I'd love to have the swing arm, but $400 to effectively move my bikes a few feet seems unnecessary for the amount of time I actually use the rack.

 

[xyskis]

I'd love to have the swing arm, but $400 to effectively move my bikes a few feet seems unnecessary for the amount of time I actually use the rack.

FWIW, the swing arm is really high quality and has the same anti-slop feature as the NV2 rack. Wish Kuat would make a hitch-mounted ski rack...

 

[mikehmb]

I'd love to have the swing arm, but $400 to effectively move my bikes a few feet seems unnecessary for the amount of time I actually use the rack.

It’s a bit much. Waiting to find one on Craigslist or on sale. We’ll see how desperate I get before a camping trip in a few weeks, though.

 

[rhumbliner]

...now we need Rivian to add a feature to disable the tow mode when bike rack lights are plugged in!

You have it now. When you plug into the trailer connector the truck asks if you want to switch to tow mode. Just say no.

 

[DTown3011]

It’s a bit much. Waiting to find one on Craigslist or on sale. We’ll see how desperate I get before a camping trip in a few weeks, though.

There is one for $200 available in my area...tempted...

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Watched the ad. Was immediately jealous of people who have time to do that sort of thing in their lives. All I do with my Rivian is drive to different jobsites all day long, LOL. #laughcry

 

[WSea]

Cool ad! Lots of plastic. I'll stick with the AfterParty

 

[EVTrukHog]

You have it now. When you plug into the trailer connector the truck asks if you want to switch to tow mode. Just say no.

? Is this new or have I just been unaware?!? In the past, it automatically engaged tow mode whenever I plugged the rack lights into the socket. I'll have to test tonight!

 

[Andystroh]

? Is this new or have I just been unaware?!? In the past, it automatically engaged tow mode whenever I plugged the rack lights into the socket. I'll have to test tonight!

It's halfway there; it still disables a lot of features as if you are in tow mode. But it does remove the issues with the rear sensors.

I understand why they disable the blind spot indicator (they don't know how long your vehicle is anymore), but it would be really nice if it kept that and adaptive cruise control available with the hitch accessory mode.

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