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KBabione
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾
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Baking Cookies in a Rivian
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I do it every year on the hottest day of the year and with Today Index at 113F its perfect time. This year is the first year there is in...
Today at 9:36 AM
KBabione
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Car camping: Any experience or opinions on air mattress, window shades, etc?
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Not to be snarky, but... There are dozens of threads about camping, mattresses, fridges, RTT's and the like - Enough to keep you busy...
Yesterday at 6:15 PM
KBabione
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Thanks for the update - I think you've confirmed you had a faulty inverter. Happy travels.
Yesterday at 6:09 PM
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Sounds like you have the same BougeRV as I do, and for me it’s worked great. I bought it specifically because it fits in the sub-trunk...
Yesterday at 12:34 PM
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Yeah, they're wrong about that! By their method, you're taking 12 volts DC from the Rivian's low voltage bus, stepping it up to 120...
Yesterday at 8:05 AM
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Adding Gear after Order placed
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Yesterday at 5:57 AM
KBabione
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Adding Gear after Order placed
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How is this mandated by state? I'm an hour's drive from Newark DE (in PA) and I'll have to pay for these items. Is there an ICE...
Tuesday at 1:42 PM
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Owner's post
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Perfect! Thanks Kevin and Barnum, the fridge is plugged into the laundry room right next to its breaker box. I'll report back after at...
Tuesday at 1:36 PM
KBabione
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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That's what I was thinking...If the fridge power supply is bad the GFI would trip and would tell that's where the issue is. Of course...
Tuesday at 1:36 PM
KBabione
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Plug it into a GFI for a couple of days and see if it trips. When my garage freezer died I plugged all three BougeRV fridges into a GFI...
Tuesday at 12:41 PM
KBabione
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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@Dark-Fx - You need to update your vehicles now that you have the R2 :)
Tuesday at 12:37 PM
KBabione
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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I'll second @antimatter in that something else is going on (for example, a bad inverter). I've run three BougeRV fridges constantly for...
Tuesday at 12:33 PM
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Dark-Fx's post
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Another useless size comparison, R2 vs Slate Truck (photos)
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Who says I haven't started.
Monday at 5:49 PM
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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Not the best campsite in the world last weekend, but it worked in a pinch. Self leveling makes it so much less stressful to find a place...
Monday at 5:47 PM
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Dark-Fx's post
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Another useless size comparison, R2 vs Slate Truck (photos)
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Finally decided to go troll the Slate parking lot to check out the trucks a little closer. So here's some photos.
Monday at 1:54 PM
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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All the advice is awesome. Thank you. I think this is happening. I buily a little dashboard that i can pull up on my phone and share...
Monday at 10:54 AM
KBabione
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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I typically get an idea of my route using Google Maps and then plan stops using Plugshare to find places where there's food when I charge.
Monday at 9:02 AM
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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I like the Rivian navigation system. It uses Google Maps as the map infrastructure, and the routing matches what I get on my phone using...
Monday at 9:00 AM
KBabione
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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The native nav system will certainly work and will ensure you won't run out of juice, but ABRP will let you plan your trip a little...
Monday at 7:55 AM
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R2 Driving Dynamics
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I have a 2022 Mach e and have an R2 on the way. I can speak to the 1PD based on my demo drive of the R2. It has 3 levels of regen that...
Monday at 7:50 AM
KBabione
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Delivery Cancelled by Rivian
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They are trying to push you into a sale before the end of the quarter, which means tomorrow is the last day. I'd want to get it in...
Monday at 7:26 AM
KBabione
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R2 Driving Dynamics
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We hit a Rivian Space (KOP Mall in PA) yesterday to look at the R2 and they told us that you really need to book your test R2 drive from...
Monday at 6:16 AM
KBabione
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Vegas to Upstate NY
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Do the monthly Tesla membership for $12.99/month. It will pay for itself after your first charge at a SC. Tesla also typically puts...
Monday at 5:51 AM
KBabione
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Tesla Supercharger network subscription and Rivian Navigation
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Nothing of yet. Still need to start the charge on the Tesla app before plugging in to get Tesla subscription price.
Sunday at 5:48 PM
KBabione
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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We've not had any issues at all...Here's our process: Pull in front of the Tesla charger (hopefully the right-most one so we're not...
Sunday at 9:23 AM
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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Always initiate through the Tesla app if you are a member and want the discount.
Sunday at 5:33 AM
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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You pay the membership to save 25%. It pays for itself with a single charge.
Saturday at 1:40 PM
KBabione
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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I guess it depends on your focus - You can use the app without paying for a monthly membership, but the price per KW/H will be higher...
Saturday at 1:39 PM
KBabione
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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Currently on a road trip from Seattle to Telluride. Returning back to Seattle in a few days. Charging on the road can be a bit confusing...
Saturday at 9:34 AM
KBabione
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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If you're planning a trip where you'll need to charge at a Tesla charger more than once you really should have a Tesla membership. It's...
Saturday at 9:33 AM
KBabione
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Holler Wanderer's post
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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Spotted my first R2 in the wild today! At a bank of Tesla chargers here in Colorado Springs
Saturday at 9:20 AM
KBabione
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Plug and Charge issues at Tesla chargers
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I'll second this - but know with a membership you have to initiate the charge in the app (pick the charger) BEFORE you plug in. If you...
Saturday at 8:23 AM
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Which one of you was this?
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This was supposed to be a fun joke post until it got ruined. I can go down there if I really need to, but I don’t see the point of doing...
Friday at 2:02 PM
KBabione
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Which one of you was this?
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I instantly recognized this as fake because Alan Ruck wasn't driving.
Friday at 2:02 PM
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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They shoulda put it up front instead.
Friday at 12:13 PM
KBabione
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DaveA's post
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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This is just part of owning a Rivian. My charge door has never been perfectly dialed in on my R1. They didn't want to lose that...
Friday at 12:10 PM
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Happy Final Friday in JUNE
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Mom, are we there yet?
Friday at 9:25 AM
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Happy Final Friday in JUNE
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You waited until 3/22/24 to reserve and your are complaining? :whew:
Friday at 9:25 AM
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Happy Final Friday in JUNE
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...The end of June approaches.:) Sigh.... So sick of checking my email.:confused: That is all. That's the post. Res holder as of...
Friday at 9:25 AM
KBabione
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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My experience as well - with the caveat that it does seem to keep my profile as the driver if we reach the car at the same time...
Friday at 7:47 AM
KBabione
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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I've had a number of issues that generated the dreaded "Coming to an emergency stop - find a safe place" warning. Each time I got the...
Friday at 5:43 AM
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A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride
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"There are certain things men must do to remain men..".
Friday at 5:23 AM
KBabione
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iOS 27 confirmed working with Rivian app and as a key
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Thank you! I can't wait for this to hit mainstream - I only do about 5 things on my watch and the face, because of the delivered apps I...
Jun 24, 2026
KBabione
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R1S / R1T Garage Constraint Questions
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I wouldn't risk it...I've got scratches on the top of my R1S from a NYC garage where I forgot to turn off kneel mode so it started...
Jun 23, 2026
KBabione
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Indianapolis to Maine road trip (via Philly and Boston) - 2200 miles
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We spend Thanksgiving in Cooperstown each year and it's no longer the charging desert it was on our first trip. A couple of thoughts...
Jun 23, 2026
KBabione
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Poll: How often do you use your frunk?
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I'm going to, because the answers are opposite for Rivian vs. Tesla. Also, what is "use?" Having stuff in it, or opening it and...
Jun 22, 2026
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VION Giveaway: Win R1S/R1T Roof Sunshades + Gray Option Available Now!
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Hey Rivian Community, Just wanted to give some endorsement and credibility to VION here. For those of you who are unaware, I've done...
Jun 20, 2026
KBabione
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Nav Reroute on-the-fly
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On long trips I have the EVPlay box running Waze on the main infotainment screen but I put our destination in the Rivian nav as well...
Jun 20, 2026
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Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?
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Wow- that's like the guy that borrows your mower, hedge trimmer, golf clubs and wife, and never returns them.
Jun 20, 2026
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