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Rade's latest activity
Rade
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hammick's post
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Switched from R1T (Gen 1 Quad) to a Ford Bronco
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Last time I had an ICE loaner I hated it. Almost got rear ended twice pulling out into traffic. They just can't get moving. Plus it...
Today at 5:35 AM
Rade
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Switched from R1T (Gen 1 Quad) to a Ford Bronco
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It was part of why we went EV. That and we got tired of watching the "Gas Price Roulette" every week when we would go to the pump. I...
Today at 5:32 AM
Rade
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Jonger1150's post
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Switched from R1T (Gen 1 Quad) to a Ford Bronco
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I'm not saying this because I'm an EV fan, but.... Why? Seems irresponsible to have the financial means to do better than pumping...
Today at 5:23 AM
Rade
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Rivian Care expands to 48 States, including California in October
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I signed up to be contacted when it comes available in RI. No one has reached out to me yet. I tried to request a quote, and I got...
Yesterday at 2:12 PM
Rade
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Xcare vs RivianCare (Now available in 48 States)
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Oh my... that's a HELCO loan.
Tuesday at 8:47 AM
Rade
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Sloshy2's post
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BAD gear tunnel storage ideas!
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Just picked up my new to me 24 R1T and I’m doing a thorough detail because Rivian did zero detail on the vehicle beyond quick car wash...
Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Rade
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Xcare vs RivianCare (Now available in 48 States)
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I am not quite at 24 months with my R1T. Not really racking up the mileage on it (still under 15k miles). I'm kicking the tires on the...
Tuesday at 6:58 AM
Rade
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Let’s talk tunes -- How do you listen to music in your Rivian?
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I have solved the problem of how much Apple Music sucks. It does. Historical Context. I have a troth of 500+ songs on digital storage...
Tuesday at 6:35 AM
Rade
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Redline's post
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R1 Update. Remember those?
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Tuesday at 3:18 AM
Rade
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Jonger1150's post
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The future of Rivian
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It's positive to see pre-orders being converted to sales, sure. Do you think Rivian makes any more per signed deal with a 10% APR...
Monday at 10:43 AM
Rade
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The future of Rivian
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Rivian Reviews (Owners, Articles, Videos)
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We are avid YouTube subscribers; opting for the Premium membership on the service to watch videos with little to no advertising. We...
Monday at 2:42 AM
Rade
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R1T Solar Tonneau - Custom Build
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I've been contemplating a solar cover, as well. I am curious to watch your project come to fruition.
Sunday at 5:11 AM
Rade
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wildelaw's post
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R1T Solar Tonneau - Custom Build
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I have a 2023 R1T without a tonneau cover and was looking for manual cover options. The cheapest I found was $1000 and didn't want to...
Sunday at 5:09 AM
Rade
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Riviot's post
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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My rear bumper camera has gotten progressively worse, unsure if it was the lens or water or what, but I'm out of warranty and over the...
Jul 21, 2026
Rade
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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Starting to math out the energy economics of moving to an R2S. R1T - Dual Large - 109.4kW battery capacity, range 334 miles R2S -...
Jul 21, 2026
Rade
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Rivian won't charge over 60kw at high speed chargers
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The YouTube channel, "State of Charge" recently did a post about the amperage overheating the adapters, and in his case, caused melting...
Jul 19, 2026
Rade
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blturner's post
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“100k milestone” Yes and we are not looking back!!
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Almost at 100,000k myself. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Congrats.
Jul 17, 2026
Rade
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“100k milestone” Yes and we are not looking back!!
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How wonderful! At some point, it would be nice to know your experiences with the vehicle in general; repairs, maintenance, etc. All...
Jul 17, 2026
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ARTNBLUE's post
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“100k milestone” Yes and we are not looking back!!
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JULY 21 st of 2022 OUR LIVES WERE CHANGED WITH THE DELIVERY OF ARTNBLUE. 100,000miles looks different in this EV. Yes with all...
Jul 17, 2026
Rade
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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I'll keep all this in mind! We are planning a series of long road trips in the R1T for September and October. Though not entirely near...
Jul 17, 2026
Rade
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bobdod's post
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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When does Rivian release a nosecone attachment for higher speed road trips??
Jul 17, 2026
Rade
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Installed the latest VION Ocean Coast reflective shades - my review
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I ordered gray. There were several drop-down menus to select between R1S and R1T, black or gray.
Jul 15, 2026
Rade
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New Mobile App version (3.14) gives more detailed Map view, search and trip planning
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Hey! It has my R1T on it!! :)
Jul 15, 2026
Rade
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Installed the latest VION Ocean Coast reflective shades - my review
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Agreed. Used the feature a few times, and never really saw a reduction in heat in the cabin. Done! And thanks for the discount...
Jul 15, 2026
Rade
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carsly's post
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Installed the latest VION Ocean Coast reflective shades - my review
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I have the electrochromatic roof as well, but it doesn't block IR much, if at all, so the cabin gets quite hot - and I've got the Ocean...
Jul 15, 2026
Rade
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Installed the latest VION Ocean Coast reflective shades - my review
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I am seriously considering this accessory. My husband has the one for his Model Y, and it made a remarkable difference with the...
Jul 14, 2026
Rade
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carsly's post
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Installed the latest VION Ocean Coast reflective shades - my review
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Received a set of the latest @VION reflective roof sunshades that cover all three rows (older generation was black only and only covered...
Jul 14, 2026
Rade
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What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?
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The issue I repeatedly have is my R1T suffers from narcolepsy. I wish I could sleep that soundly... I have the truck set to be unlocked...
Jul 14, 2026
Rade
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New to Rivian and wondering how current owners find the repair experience?
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I've had really good experiences with both the on-site and repair center appointments. I am based in Rhode Island and my closest...
Jul 12, 2026
Rade
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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I would think along those lines, as well. With an internal combustion vehicle, there are anticipated failures within milestone...
Jul 11, 2026
Rade
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Mark_AZR1T's post
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XCare Extended Warranty on Rivian: My Full Claim Experience (And Outcome)
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My First XCare Warranty Claim on My Rivian R1T — Real Owner Experience A lot of Rivian owners (me included) are skeptical of any...
Jul 11, 2026
Rade
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A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate
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I have Gear Guard set to monitor when not at home. At home, all bets are off... :( When I first got my R1T, I did not have it set...
Jul 10, 2026
Rade
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Rivian Assistant very slow
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There does seem to be a lag. It tells me I have a text about 15 minutes after one comes in.
Jul 10, 2026
Rade
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VandalSibs's post
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RedECharge charging network - What is your experience? Using CCS to NACS adapter to R1T Gen2 - Failure to charge
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Just as an FYI, this is the opposite way of how you should do this (for any adapters for charging your EV really...). Plug the charging...
Jul 8, 2026
Rade
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RedECharge charging network - What is your experience? Using CCS to NACS adapter to R1T Gen2 - Failure to charge
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They just opened up a group of "Red-E " charging stations on Broadway in Fall River MA (for me, about 2 miles from the house). Stopped...
Jul 8, 2026
Rade
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R-2's post
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RedECharge charging network - What is your experience? Using CCS to NACS adapter to R1T Gen2 - Failure to charge
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UPDATE: I successfully charged at a Red E Charger in Mt. Vernon, WA after the failure to charge in Sedro Woolley, WA. It was a...
Jul 8, 2026
Rade
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onesoil's post
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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Four years, four R1Ts: a bitter-sweet cautionary tale—especially for anyone considering a used Rivian, or any vehicle from the brand...
Jul 7, 2026
Rade
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R1T Cap Options?
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I've been thinking about a cap for my 2nd Gen R1T. Do they make a cap that latches onto mounts on the top of the bed wall? I'd like...
Jul 7, 2026
Rade
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Rivian announces 75 million shares offering
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Well, the only time I would be nervous is if they are buying back stock.
Jul 7, 2026
Rade
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mkhuffman's post
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NO REVERSE BEEPS ON R1S OR RIT
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Mine also. They beep so much I just ignore the beeps and use my eyes. That said, there are no side sensors on the doors or fenders. As...
Jul 4, 2026
Rade
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NO REVERSE BEEPS ON R1S OR RIT
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Wow! My sensors tend to scream at me from all angles when trying to back out, along with RED warning arrows on the camera views. I...
Jul 4, 2026
Rade
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Katsudon's post
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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Rivian Care now covers 31 states :clap: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Delaware Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana...
Jul 4, 2026
Rade
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Agreed! It would be nice to see it for the 4Q26 / 1Q27.
Jul 3, 2026
Rade
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Mos Eisley's post
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Does make one wonder if this gives hope to "late 2026" for Gen3 Lidar inclusion in builds... I mean, if the hardware is fully validated...
Jul 3, 2026
Rade
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rogunenode's post
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Haha
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Jul 3, 2026
Rade
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Mos Eisley's post
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R2 w/ LiDAR, 19-inch wheels spied
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Here's the discussion on Reddit
Jul 3, 2026
Rade
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...perhaps on second thought.
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And so the conversation is beginning... An afternoon of errands with the husband; we took the R1T for the outing. Rhode Island is in...
Jul 3, 2026
Rade
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Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026
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Just wishful thinking, but I would love to see my Rivian stock go into the stratosphere... remember the IPO? What was it? $170 a share?
Jul 2, 2026
Rade
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Administrator's post
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Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026
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Rivian Releases Q2 2026 Production and Delivery Figures, Raises Full Year Delivery Outlook and Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026...
Jul 2, 2026
Rade
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Thank you for the extensive summary! I am strongly considering moving over to an R2; perhaps this fall. This information is reassuring.
Jul 2, 2026
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