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DeanB1452's latest activity
DeanB1452
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Current Travel Trailers / RVs you're towing - Reviews and Recommendations!
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My partner and I just wrapped up our massive Seattle to Colorado four thousand mile College drop off road trip with our Intech Sol...
Wednesday at 11:11 PM
DeanB1452
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“They Don’t Have Jack Pucks! What Do I Do?” :(
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Door handles, roof rails, R1S badging on the wrong side, just to name a few.
Wednesday at 3:58 PM
DeanB1452
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My 3,378 mile trip from SF Bay Area to Canada and back
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My dad grew up in Washougal. I lived in Newport, Beaverton, and Portland until I was transplanted to CA Bay Area in '85. Haven't been...
Tuesday at 11:45 PM
DeanB1452
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Added 12v outlet to R1T bed.
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I have successfully installed a 12v outlet in the bed of the truck with no more issues with my BougeRV fridge. When linked in with the...
Tuesday at 11:33 PM
DeanB1452
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Favorite XPEL Stealth PPF installer in SF Bay Area?
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Directly, with Dave, the owner. I even went back to him last year when someone tried to steal my bike and scratched up the PPF on the...
Monday at 11:53 PM
DeanB1452
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Favorite XPEL Stealth PPF installer in SF Bay Area?
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I used Alphawerks in Santa Clara to add Xpel stealth to my R1T. www.alphawerksgarage.com
Monday at 10:57 PM
DeanB1452
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Got my R2 today, and walk away question
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I get it, people don't have time these days, they have two hours of tik tok look at.
Saturday at 8:12 PM
DeanB1452
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Got my R2 today, and walk away question
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If you have it garaged, you can leave it unlocked. If it's outdoors, set it to lock only. To unlock, you can use the app on your...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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Got my R2 today, and walk away question
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You can set proximity settings to "lock only" at home. From the center screen, go to settings, access, proximity locking and look for...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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My 3,378 mile trip from SF Bay Area to Canada and back
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R1: Trip Reports / Journals / Logs / Data
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Last month, we took a trip from the SF Bay Area up to Canada and back for almost 4 weeks. It all started when my twin brother invited us...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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Added 12v outlet to R1T bed.
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I pulled out the under-seat storage bin to see about accessing the back of the existing 12v socket in the Gear Tunnel. That is a no-go...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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LivingInKaos's post
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SF, CA -> Bend, OR -- favorite chargers?
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If I'm doing small charge stops I normally do Dunnigan (T), Anderson (T), Mt Shasta (RAN), K-Falls (RAN), Crescent (RAN). If it is...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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How Many Miles Are on Your Rivian? Show Us & Win a Gift from BestEvMod! 🎁
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Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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1civilengr's post
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R1T + Airstream Camping Twins!!
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We just got back from camping up in Maryland, where we had the delightful and statistically improbable experience of camping beside...
Aug 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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shadow_tek001's post
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Warning, this is a rant. I hate that they got rid of basic voice commands
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I agree, which is why I made the video... I don't want to just shut up and accept it
Aug 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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Added 12v outlet to R1T bed.
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Both of my 12-volts were replaced last October.
Aug 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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Added 12v outlet to R1T bed.
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Same issue with my BougeRV fridge. A buddy of mine made the harness. Power measures 13.4v. When the fridge compressor tries to turn...
Aug 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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Bye Bye Alexa - being retired from Rivians as of August 4, 2026
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Yep, and that is frankly unacceptable
Aug 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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VION Giveaway: Win R1S/R1T Roof Sunshades + Gray Option Available Now!
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I tried out the VION Black Sunshades. Very simple to install with just 10 clips that slide between the headliner and glass. Another...
Aug 18, 2026
DeanB1452
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Phantom Drain while on a cruise
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Yes, '22 R1T Launch Edition. I don't experience too much drain. At home, proximity is set to lock only and no GG recording. I checked...
Aug 17, 2026
DeanB1452
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Phantom Drain while on a cruise
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R1: Trip Reports / Journals / Logs / Data
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I was worried about how much my SoC would drop while on an 8-day cruise out of Seattle to Alaska and back. I was quite surprised that...
Aug 17, 2026
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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Number 5 is very interesting to me...while I am intrigued that they are back peddling on the one and done language it was the same as in...
Aug 4, 2026
DeanB1452
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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My contract is identical.....thank goodness.....
Jul 28, 2026
DeanB1452
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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Last week they told a BARC member from Newark, that they weren't selling in CA anymore. He submitted online, then it said for him to...
Jul 28, 2026
DeanB1452
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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That additional line item must be new. My contract does not state that there is no further coverage on a replaced component. This is...
Jul 28, 2026
DeanB1452
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R2 “Easter Egg” Hiker
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Look for Gear Guard Gary on the windshield. Find the "frunk" hiding under the windshield fluid cap or the "cowl" in the cowl. Pull the...
Jul 23, 2026
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Loaner vehicle audio volume was at max — anyone else experience this?
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Random hilarious related story: For a few days my media volume would be on MAX when I entered the car. Every single time. I was fed up...
Jul 14, 2026
DeanB1452
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Rubber Handle Stops Popped Out!
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Just an update, a tiny dab of silicone adhesive worked a treat. Thanks for the advice y'all.
Jul 12, 2026
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Holler Wanderer's post
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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Guys, I'm getting really good at this whole Rivian ad thing. Not a bad place to spend the night!
Jul 11, 2026
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HighDesertCoug's post
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South OC, CA to Oregon Road Trip - 2,534 Miles
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For anyone wondering, Crater lake is beautiful…when you can see it. It will often have its own weather in the crater and can get fogged...
Jul 9, 2026
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mkg3's post
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Garage appreciation thread - show yours
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Speaking of garage appreciation, I recently had an opportunity to visit Tom Malloy's garage. It is a lifetime collection of various...
Jul 7, 2026
DeanB1452
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Gen 1 original powered tonneau cover extended all the way out but will only retract a few inches
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My 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wide slat TC's would stop after the first or second slat retraction in warm weather. Press on the edge of the TC...
Jul 5, 2026
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Baking Cookies in a Rivian
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Crispy!
Jul 2, 2026
DeanB1452
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What Are You Hauling (or Hauled) in your Rivian? 🦾
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Loaded the frunk with water balloons to haul to the park. Kids had to test out a few before getting there. 😆
Jun 30, 2026
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VION's post
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VION Giveaway: Win R1S/R1T Roof Sunshades + Gray Option Available Now!
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Congrats to our fifth round giveaway winners! @DeanB1452 We have sent you a direct message to claim your prizes: 1x RIT black roof...
Jun 29, 2026
DeanB1452
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First time off-road in my R1T, Question about descending
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Hey Jeff! The Bay Area Rivian Club and Sierra Nevada Rivian Club has some off-roading excursions that might interest you. Check out...
Jun 29, 2026
DeanB1452
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2 Day Roadtrip to Yosemite
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Happy Father’s Day and happy Sunday to all! For those who are interested here’s one of our recent trips to Yosemite National Park. We...
Jun 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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Mark_AZR1T's post
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TEMP SOLD OUT - Lightly Used Magnetic Jack Puck Kits – $75 Shipped
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Every once in a while we get a few lightly used JackPucks back in. These kits have usually been used 2–3 times, fully inspected, and are...
Jun 21, 2026
DeanB1452
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Door seals: adhesive like the R1?
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I had my weather stripping replaced out of warranty for $1500 for all 4 doors. A month later it was already peeling away because they...
Jun 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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TOP WINDOW SOLAR SHADE
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For straight shade, the pop-in/retractable ones most folks use work fine and you can pull them when you want the open feel back. If the...
Jun 20, 2026
DeanB1452
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Changing homes - home location
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OP said they were staying at a new place. Home location is somewhere else so proximity settings treats this second home as it does any...
Jun 19, 2026
DeanB1452
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Tim-in-CA's post
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Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features
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Looking forward to my check for $3.87
Jun 18, 2026
DeanB1452
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Cooper Discoverer Strongholds or Toyo Open Country AT3 EV? 275/65R20
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Overall, I think I get around 1.7-1.9mi/kWh, but that also includes towing. Looking at some of my recent drives on Rivian Roamer, I've...
Jun 18, 2026
DeanB1452
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Cooper Discoverer Strongholds or Toyo Open Country AT3 EV? 275/65R20
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I don't have the Strongholds, but I do have Cooper Discoverer ATP II with 56K miles on them. Just had them rotated yesterday and the...
Jun 18, 2026
DeanB1452
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Door weather stripping
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I didn't have that particular gasket peeling, as shown, but I did have to replace all 4 door seals because they were peeling away from...
Jun 18, 2026
DeanB1452
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twraps's post
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Rivian R1S (LA Silver) wrapped in TWRAPS Stealth PPF — satin clear, full-body protection
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Hey gang Showing off another one — a Rivian R1S done in our Stealth PPF. It's a satin-finish clear paint protection film, so it armors...
Jun 12, 2026
DeanB1452
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Adventure Pilot using Comma AI - review by Out of Spec
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Stable → installer.comma.ai/xnor-tech/rx Based on sunnypilot's latest release. Pick this if unsure. Latest →...
Jun 9, 2026
DeanB1452
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Changing homes - home location
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If it's garaged at this location, turn on Camp Mode to disable proximity locking and unlocking. If you want to leave it unlocked in the...
Jun 8, 2026
DeanB1452
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SACDFJC's post
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R2 (Catalina Cove Blue) @ Milpitas Service Center
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Picked up a spare today at the Milpitas Service Center and this R2 was in the service bay. They just received 6 of them. It was a lot...
Jun 5, 2026
DeanB1452
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Referral code
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We used one of the codes above, thank you, we very happy with our new Rivian! Now adding mine: AMANDA1359507...
Jun 4, 2026
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