Which accessories are you configuring?

[cohall]

Here is mine. I think they said the wall charger will come with free instalation

They said they'd help get it installed, not that it would be free. Odds are very good that you'll be better off just hiring a local electrician to perform the same work at a cheaper price. Rivian's just going to outsource the installation anyway.

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[0=====0]

Well I just added $8000 to my total.

How cool is that field kit though.

I spent two months and at least 10 Amazon delivery boxes last year to collect all items on that list!
This was when the lockdown started ! If only I had more Patience! LOL

 

[ATL_Canes]

They said they'd help get it installed, not that it would be free. Odds are very good that you'll be better off just hiring a local electrician to perform the same work at a cheaper price. Rivian's just going to outsource the installation anyway.

I already have the NEMA outlet in the garage from my last vehicle, but didn't get the Tesla wall charger (just used the mobile connector). I think I'm going to spring for the wall charger this time, as there is probably a better use case for having the mobile connector with me for the R1T. Given that all the difficult electrical work is done (i.e., the outlet and wire is already run), I'm wondering what it would cost to just install the wall charger? Or is it simple enough to DIY? Anyone with any experience with Tesla or other wall chargers?

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

I already have the NEMA outlet in the garage from my last vehicle, but didn't get the Tesla wall charger (just used the mobile connector). I think I'm going to spring for the wall charger this time, as there is probably a better use case for having the mobile connector with me for the R1T. Given that all the difficult electrical work is done (i.e., the outlet and wire is already run), I'm wondering what it would cost to just install the wall charger? Or is it simple enough to DIY? Anyone with any experience with Tesla or other wall chargers?

If you already have a NEMA 14-50 outlet then installation should be as simple as finding a stud (or using drywall toggles), and screwing in a couple screws, then plugging the EVSE in. This would let you charge at 40A.

To charge at 48A you'd need to hardwire the charger -- still very easy and within the skills of most DIYers, although varies a bit on your unique installation.

 

[ATL_Canes]

If you already have a NEMA 14-50 outlet then installation should be as simple as finding a stud (or using drywall toggles), and screwing in a couple screws, then plugging the EVSE in. This would let you charge at 40A.

To charge at 48A you'd need to hardwire the charger -- still very easy and within the skills of most DIYers, although varies a bit on your unique installation.

Thanks - the 40A is plenty for my purposes, so sounds like this is as easy as it can possibly be.

 

[DaveA]

Happy to learn that the spare for the R1T is a matching wheel now....previously wasn't supposed to be I don't think.

 

[Sean]

With the price reduction for the off-road package, I am now considering adding the camp kitchen. I don't think I'll use it all that often and I'm afraid it will sit in the garage 98% of the time (so as to not take up the entire gear tunnel), but it's just such a unique feature that I keep coming back to it. Anyways - that's my issue to work through.

My question, and maybe this has been covered, but how do we get power into the camp kitchen? It will need to draw something to operate the stovetop, and I don't recall seeing anything.

Same here. I was going to get the Gear Shuttle anyway but now with the Snow Peak stuff included I went for it (for now). Incremental is 3,500 and the Snow Peak stuff priced out is several hundred.

As far as the power to the Gear Shuttle goes. They now mention integrated power plugs with covers (AC and 12v DC) so that seems cool.

 

[cohall]

If you already have a NEMA 14-50 outlet then installation should be as simple as finding a stud (or using drywall toggles), and screwing in a couple screws, then plugging the EVSE in. This would let you charge at 40A.

To charge at 48A you'd need to hardwire the charger -- still very easy and within the skills of most DIYers, although varies a bit on your unique installation.

Every time they show the Rivian Wall charger, I don't see a plug. So I've always assumed it was hardwire only. I'm known to wrong about certain things, however. I'd ask CS, but know I wouldn't get a straight answer.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Every time they show the Rivian Wall charger, I don't see a plug. So I've always assumed it was hardwire only. I'm known to wrong about certain things, however. I'd ask CS, but know I wouldn't get a straight answer.

It was originally going to be hardwire-only. Someone posted that CS told them they've updated to allow a plug-in install, as well.

With everything Rivian, however, it's always subject to change.

 

[DucRider]

Every time they show the Rivian Wall charger, I don't see a plug. So I've always assumed it was hardwire only. I'm known to wrong about certain things, however. I'd ask CS, but know I wouldn't get a straight answer.

It looks like it will be amperage adjustable since the NEC does not allow EVSEs to be plugged in with 60A outlets/service.
But, the NEC also prohibits user adjustable amperage EVSEs from utilizing a plug - they must be hardwired.

 

[kanundrum]

I really want a tent but Id probably never use it LOL.

 

[jagged]

I'm not planning on buying the wall charger as my electric company is offering free L2 chargers for customers who buy new or used EV's. This also comes w/ an off-peak rate incentive for EV charging.

Others may want to check to see if their are similar programs from their state or electric utility.

 

[Pedritho]

Same here. I was going to get the Gear Shuttle anyway but now with the Snow Peak stuff included I went for it (for now). Incremental is 3,500 and the Snow Peak stuff priced out is several hundred.

As far as the power to the Gear Shuttle goes. They now mention integrated power plugs with covers (AC and 12v DC) so that seems cool.

Curious to know if the Gear Shuttle and the Camp Kitchen can be used on the driver's side or just the passenger side.

 

[Friscorays]

Bummer about March 1, 2022.

 

[kylealden]

It's a bummer that there's still no detail on the winch - an odd omission since they now sell a recovery kit. They've emphasized "winch ready" a few times but it's odd that the winch-equipped front bumper and the rear bumper we've seen in trials with recovery hooks are both still somewhat of a mystery.

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