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ElGuano reacted to SenatorSteak's post in the thread New owner — 2026 R1T Tri-Max, Forest Green - Accessories Listed with
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2026 R1T Tri-Max, Forest Green / Black Mountain / Brown Ash Wood Not even 24 hours in and I'm already blown away. Figured I'd share some... -
ElGuano replied to the thread Poll: How often do you use your frunk?.Oh...now I'm not sure how to answer. For my Rivian, once every 2-3 drives. For our current Tesla, 10-15 times over the last 8 years...
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There's a hysteresis to it, I think 2 PSI. I run 45, it alarms at 43, and I have to go to 46 to reset it.
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ElGuano posted the thread What do you want from me, Rivian? in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.Nothing's good enough for you, is it?
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The R1 vehicles have very big batteries, which when using a standard 120v, 15amp outlet (aka 'Level 1') will take a long time to charge...
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ElGuano replied to the thread L1 Wall Charger Outlet Discoloration.12+ amp continuous from a standard 120v receptacle is a LOT of heat. The wires are typically rated for 15A (at most 20A) and normally...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.I wonder if it's possible to install a pull-strap fixed to the inner frunk lid; may help folks in wheelchairs get the hood to a...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Front Sensors Off with 2026.15.01 update.Try a hard reboot (hold down the far-left button on the steering wheel and the hazard button together, for 5 or so seconds). Sometimes...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph).It's all asked and answered by now. There was a lot of talk when Max pack was first released, and also Gen2. Rivian was originally...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph).380 one way...man that's a haul. Have you seen the various range tests? This one is R1T Gen2 max pack aero wheels, in the winter. The...
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ElGuano posted the thread Just got 2026.15.30 installed. in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.Changelog seems to be consistent with what was posted here earlier. I don't have a chance to check it out until tomorrow though....
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ElGuano replied to the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph).Is this one-way, or is it 190 miles there, full charge, and 190 back? Kalamazoo to St. Louis is 200mi as the crow flies, so this is...
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I never used the frunk in Model Y, used it al the time in my R1S. The powered up and down made all the difference.
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.I’d say the two videos are consistent. An average guy can get it down with 1-2 fingers, but you need a bit more pressure to activate the...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.Testing R2 closing pressure:
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Sounds more like a you thing, or perhaps R1S people. In the R1T I use the frunk and the gear tunnel all the time and use the bed as the...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.Ok just tried the R2 frunk. The open button is capacitive and right in front middle, similar to the charge door button. You can close...
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Up until yesterday I had never seen an R2 in person... but got a chance when my neighbor brought home a test vehicle yesterday. I went...
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I use my frunk on my R1S for everything. I hardly used my Frunk on my Mach-E. Powered open and close makes a huge difference. I...
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ElGuano reacted to ballinmcfarlan's post in the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake? with Like.
I rarely use the frunk on my Model 3, but that’s mostly because it’s inconvenient to access. Right now, it just holds sports equipment...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.Oh, that's totally fine. It opens and self-lifts most of the way on its own, you can use a single finger to lower it and it auto-latches...
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https://www.rivianwave.com/news/3878/meet-the-rivian-r2-frunk-first-look-details
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.Ah, does it self-rise, or is it just reduced-weight?
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.On the 3 Teslas we've had, we never, ever use the frunk. Manual open/close and extremely fragile hood skin (don't close it with one...
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Ironically, coming from Tesla this seems like an improved solution. If you had an R1 this seems like a downgrade.
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ElGuano replied to the thread Rivian Assistant - Wish list.Clearly you haven't witnessed my kids successfully interrupting my "Hey Google turn off the TV!" with loud and immediate "LALALALA!!!!"
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ElGuano replied to the thread Rivian Assistant - Wish list.Stuff like that could be gated to be while in Park or when stopped. For example, you can change drive modes via Assistant, but only when...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Tesla rewriting old FSD agreements.When we got our Tesla with FSD back in 2017-2018, the website had all kinds of wild claims about FSD being ready and only subject to...
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tl;dr: Tesla renamed the purchase contract in their online customer portal from saying "Full Self Driving" in the title to saying "Full...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Rivian Assistant - Wish list.I had a previous navigation address that I wanted to go to again. I asked assistant "Can you navigate to the address on Elm street in...
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ElGuano replied to the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix.I doubt this is changing in the hotfix, but I so want the turn signals to turn off earlier on lane changes, like once all your wheels...
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ElGuano posted the thread Running boards - anti-slip tape in Armor/Underbody: Bumpers, Bars, Sliders, Running Boards, Skid Plates, Body Shield -- Sponsored by Electruck4x4.I have the RMAXX/EVSportline running boards, and they were great, easily one of the best additions to my R1T. One thing that has been...
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ElGuano reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix with Like.
Hotfixes address specific known issues/problems/bugs. Updates more broadly add new or revise existing functionality. This fits the...
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ElGuano replied to the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix.Very welcome changes! We've tuned the "Hey, Rivian" model to be more responsive, reducing the number of times you need to repeat...
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ElGuano reacted to zefram47's post in the thread 50W Mobile GMRS Hidden Install - Midland MXT575 (full DIY build) with Like.
If you're getting noise on the line, you can always try throwing some ferrite beads on the cables and see if it improves if you want to...
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ElGuano replied to the thread 50W Mobile GMRS Hidden Install - Midland MXT575 (full DIY build).The RG58 that comes with the Midland radio is 5.5 mm diameter and can be squeezed into the panel gap between the huge rear...
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ElGuano reacted to kallisti5's post in the thread 50W Mobile GMRS Hidden Install - Midland MXT575 (full DIY build) with Like.
Oh hell yes. Awesome write up! I've been trying to figure out a clean way to add an antenna without drilling into the body.. with the...
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ElGuano reacted to ATLRivvy's post in the thread Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice? with Like.
Us Millennials are 40 years old now… WE are the ones getting kids off our lawns.
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ElGuano replied to the thread [OFFICIAL] Redtiger F7NA Dashcam Free Review Unit Program —1 Spot Open, Honest Feedback Only.Oh fun. Throwing my hat in the ring. What dash cam you're currently running and how long you've had it None, but have been looking...
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Yup, Mine went right after update and been at sc ever since
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ElGuano replied to the thread Incoming text messages not showing up.Same, first thing I did was to ensure "Show message notifications" was turned on. Still, have never received an incoming text...
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Yes, this is my issue as well. I can send messages, but I get zero audio or visual notice of incoming messages. I have done the...
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ElGuano posted the thread Frozen backup camera? in Issues, Repairs, Warranty, TSB, Recalls, Rivian Care.I've encountered the laggy backup cameras on the 2022 Teslas before, but didn't know Rivians do something similar. For the first time...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?.When I first saw this post, I thought, "Nah, OP is just being overly-sensitive." This morning, I did an about face. I asked assistant...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Incoming text messages not showing up.This is 100% happening. I mentioned it earlier and someone said "it does notify you, it's just low volume." Nope, I can send texts via...
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The Rivian Assistant woman obviously must have conspired w/ my wife to bust my balls. Literally, the very first time I tried it, my...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 Manual Releases on All Interior Doors, But….So...it's better than the current Gen2 R1 rear release. Let's at least give them that. But I'm disappointed that there is still this...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?.It uses that voice if you're in "On-road" drive modes for more than 70% of the time. If you spend time on off-road mode, it changes to...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?.Are you talking about the Assistant voice generally, or the new navigation voice (the latter is entirely NPR vocal fry)? Now that they...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Cross-Traffic Warning Unavailable Obscures Camera when Backing-Up.Almost all car makers put a banner/toast at the top; and on extreme wide angle lens, even tiny banners end up blocking the view from...
