DMV Rivian Owners

Home charger install: I just got a quote to install the Rivian charger at home for $1465. Seems awfully high to me, considering the breaker box is in the same garage as where the charger will go. Anyone have other costs for comparison?

So next week I will be in Corolla, NC for annual beach week. Am contemplating taking the R1T out on the sand. have also seen pics / heard horror stories of R1Ts digging themselves into the beach and having to be towed. Any experience in this group? Any suggestions or tips?

We’re in McLean, Va.
Delivered in June, 2022 after four years and three days.

Hey All! Looking for tire rotation recommendations that aren't the Gaithersburg SC. I'm due but don't have much trust in shops. I have a set of pucks. Anyone had a good experience getting their tires rotated in the DMV?

Wanted to post in this group but lately have been busy.. if you see CY with PPF matte R1S thats me. its been 5 months now , enjoying every day and moment of R1S. Lot of my friends are blown away after driving or riding this SUV. Good to see Co-Rivians in DMV area and spotting more n more day by day. Cannot make it to this month meet have something lined up but hoping to join next one .

2 days out from our August Meet & Greet. Hope to meet a handful of you. Please RSVP if you are planning to make an appearance.

Gaithersburg SC didn't start on my truck until yesterday, so I'll be in an El Cap R1S.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...owner-meet-greet-aslin-brewing-herndon-va.23/

I have a Rivian loaner ‘hack’ for us local to the DMV. Our Rivian was dropped at Gaithersburg SC yesterday for a laundry list of items that didn’t qualify for mobile service.

The Gaithersburg SC does not offer Rivian Loaners at this time (if they do have any; it’s only a few). Joel, our service advisor says they’re so new that they haven’t adopted loaners. Rest assured, a local Enterprise would offer a vehicle. Seeing that our truck will be with the SC for a few weeks, we were hoping for an electric loaner of some sort, which the particular Enterprise location does not offer. What I did find out is that the Enterprise Airport locations DO have a handful of R1S available, through the exotics department. Airport locations are strictly retail - they don’t support dealership and insurance negotiated rates, only standalone locations can support Rivian’s negotiated loaner rate.

Here’s the hack:

Find an Enterprise (probably Exotics) location that offers a Rivian. if the location that has a Rivian IS an Airport location, find the closest standalone location. Ask the standalone location to pull up your Enterprise reservation number, and then request Enterprise to confirm with Rivian that the rental will be at the pre-negotiated rate. Once confirmed, they will transfer thr Rivian to the standalone location for pickup. Took a few hours but our location was able to get this done swiftly. The only drawback to this is that the Rivian must be returned to the location in which he rented it from; you CANNOT return it to the SC. 

For reference, I used the Dulles Airport Enterprise location (the Exotics line has the Rivians), and the standalone Enterprise location at 202 Lane Ct., Sterling, VA.

I now have near brand new R1S while our R1T is in for repairs.

Waving 'hi' from Northern VA. I commute pretty much daily between Manassas Park, Tysons Corner, and Gainesville. Have put 3k miles on my R1T since picking it up March 31st. No significant issues, best truck I've ever owned. Seen a few other Rivian's on the road, especially in the Tysons area. Was pretty funny to see one right behind me the other day - confusing to see those oval headlights in my rearview mirror, LOL. Hello, whoever you were!

Would be great to do some Rivian meetups someday, if my work schedule allows. Safe travels!

Hi all - I live in Sterling and have had my R1S for about 60 days now. Look forward to connecting with other NoVa/DC Rivian owners.

I am trying to figure out if my AC is a bit off? Or if I/m experiencing the same as others. My AC is super loud and vibrates the accelerator and brake pedals and is not very cold. Anything above fan setting 3/4 and its super loud. And I need to keep it at temp = LO for it to cool the R1S. Anyone else experiencing the same? Otherwise, minus a small popping noise coming from the driver's side floor between the footer and speaker that has seemed to go away, I'm totally enjoying my R1S. Freaking rocket ship.

PS - I bought a set of cross-bars (2) from the Gear shop, but I'd like to add the 3rd one to the roof. Was wondering if anyone wanted to split the 2-pack?

Limestone R1T in DC checking in(Petworth to be exact). Took delivery September 28th of last year. Guessing I've spotted @Oldsmobile_Mike around Tysons since my wife works on International Drive.

Hi friends, any fellow SoMD Riviots?

Didn’t toss a pic with my previous post, but holler if you see us rolling around Northern VA (typically between Purcellville and Reston). We’re also in SoDel a bit (Fenwick area).

I normally throw a couple hazard flashes when I see another R1.

Hey all - Burke resident here with an R1T. Any mountain bikers out there!?

Hello from Northern VA! In the Leesburg, Purcellville area if anyone is familiar. Got our R1S June 1st and loving it! It’s our family hauler, and yes it can do 3 car seats across the middle row nicely.

We went to Easton MD Thursday and came back today. Pulled the trailer to see how things went. At first the 'puter said we'd get half the mileage, but it quickly ramped up to maybe 75% of the non-towing range. Still, before crossing the Bay Bridge in summer traffic we fueled up at the EvGo fill up station at the Outlet malls. One hour later and 50 more Kw in the batteries we were on our way.

Wayno here. Had the R1T for a month now. We live in Davidsonville Maryland and are seeing more and more Rivians on the road. Hilariously, when I called my insurance company the local Erie agent I worked with also has a Rivian. We use this as a truck.... It says it will tow 11,000 pounds, so this was one of our first tests. 835 ponies is impressive!

Just had my one year anniversary with the R1T. Hello to all from W Fenwick, DE.

Howdy from Ellicott City. Used to have a R1T twin up here that I'd see regularly but haven't seen them in months. May be back to one of the only few.

Hi Everyone!
Baltimore, MD here!

Checking in from Harford Co. , MD. Anyone planning to go to the Electrify Expo in DC July 22-23, 2023?

HELLO! Just thought I might check in - Charlottesville VA here.

Not an “owner” yet but impatiently waiting for my R1S to be ready. Have been a fan of Rivian and what they stand for and look forward to sharing my experience with this community. *cheers from Gainesville, VA

Greetings from Ashburn, VA.

I updated the group’s About page adding our new Facebook group. I’ll be keeping content in sync between the two platforms, including updates, events, and local recommendations.

Howdy R1-S/T Riders, I'm a soon-to-be 1T owner as soon as the PwrT shows back up in config. Just wanted to drop a stone in the DMV pond. Did my 1st Mile in RIC in May. As awesome as expected. Standing by...