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rchartson's latest activity
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Ferrari Luce?????
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I've never been a Ferrari fan, and we certainly don't have a Ferrari budget, but I think the Ferrari Luce looks great! Current Ferrari...
May 26, 2026
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Why can't we lower the vehicle when in park?
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You absolutely can lower when in park, but you may have to hit the brake first to turn the car "on". I just went into the garage and...
May 21, 2026
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electruck's post
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Charge by towing
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tow charging might be preferable to this:
May 19, 2026
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kozak79's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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I have a Rivian and a Polestar. I've always gotten a loaner or rental from Rivian. I've never gotten one from Polestar or Volvo... By...
Apr 24, 2026
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ENVErider's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but at the time of purchase, did you not know that you were buying a first or...
Apr 24, 2026
rchartson
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CharonPDX's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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I just had two services to my R1T in the past month (12V battery failure, which they got me in within three days, and the recall/service...
Apr 24, 2026
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Doni Landefeld's post
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Bridgestone - ALENZA A/S 02 Versus Michelin - Defender LTX M/S2
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Thank you. Added the Alenzas to my list to research.
Apr 24, 2026
rchartson
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stackofdimes's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why? SORRY!!!!
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Alternative Take: Donāt buy āaā Rivian⦠buy TWO. I did, and I havenāt regretted it a single day š
Apr 24, 2026
rchartson
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Killer95Stang's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why? SORRY!!!!
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The short answer... if they promised you a loaner, then they should probably get you one. But... all this time, I never saw a...
Apr 24, 2026
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rivianfun's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why? SORRY!!!!
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Ok, here is the reason I posted this thread. I have owned my 2025 R1S for just shy of one year. As many of you I did my research...
Apr 24, 2026
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Bridgestone - ALENZA A/S 02 Versus Michelin - Defender LTX M/S2
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cant speak to the Michelins obviously, but the Alenzas have been great-quiet, responsive, and great with the buckets of rain we've had...
Apr 24, 2026
rchartson
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Doni Landefeld's post
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Bridgestone - ALENZA A/S 02 Versus Michelin - Defender LTX M/S2
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Hi Reid, I just had my 30,000 service at the local Rivian Service Center and they flagged my tires for low tread. So I'm beginning my...
Apr 24, 2026
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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The experience is indeed varied. I've had one visit to the service center, and mine will be 3 yrs old in November (visit for the...
Apr 24, 2026
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Rade's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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2025 R1T-Dual Large. No issues here. No problems with ordering, delivery or service. I feel it is a lot of incredibly well designed...
Apr 24, 2026
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Donald Stanfield's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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Your last sentence is the key. If you live near a service center itās not so bad. Iām 3 hours one way in no traffic from the closest...
Apr 24, 2026
rchartson
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Donald Stanfield's post
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Donāt buy a Rivian and why?
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How can you say itās not a lot of car for the value? How many other 850HP 3 row EV SUVs can you buy for 110k? As for the communication...
Apr 24, 2026
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Bridgestone - ALENZA A/S 02 Versus Michelin - Defender LTX M/S2
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I'll second that-I have the Bridgestones as well...quieter than stock, great in heavy rain, really good mileage warranty from Firestone.
Apr 20, 2026
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Yota2R1T's post
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Bridgestone - ALENZA A/S 02 Versus Michelin - Defender LTX M/S2
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I got the Alenza's in late January, so I have about 2 months worth of beta in all sorts of conditions (lots of snow, slush, muck and...
Apr 20, 2026
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Trunk randomly opening
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I worry that statement is followed by a yetā¦.
Apr 18, 2026
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Fmc's post
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2026.07.0 update again (same version, different build)
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Well..I have had worse 12v performance so maybe this will help out.
Apr 18, 2026
rchartson
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tate16t's post
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2026.07.0 update again (same version, different build)
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This particular update contains bug fixes to resolve issues from the most recent update over the weekend. Rivian did not change the...
Apr 18, 2026
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Budman's post
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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Next to my Rivian Blue R1T in Edwards CO. The Catalina Cove is darker than I thought. The R2 is bigger than I imagined Rivian owned...
Apr 17, 2026
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IONNA Experience
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Agreed. I only charge at Tesla and IONNA. The Mercedes Benz chargers are great but not as common. EA and EVGO are far off options and...
Apr 16, 2026
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IONNA Experience
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My first charge at an IONNA station and I must say this is the model of the future. 10 cents/kwh cheaper than Tesla and much and less...
Apr 16, 2026
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Katsudon's post
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Rivian R2 production coming to life on assembly line! (photo)
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"Rivian R2 coming to life on the assembly line" - posted by Omar El-Q (Rivian employee)
Apr 13, 2026
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RoBoRaT R1S's post
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Is this underbody damage OK?
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Only way to find out is to remove the coverā¦.
Apr 13, 2026
rchartson
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NoCo2's post
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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I do not feel Iām owed a new truck. It was offered so I accepted. Iām certainly not entitled to a new truck. It was offered so I...
Apr 13, 2026
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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I have a zero claims discount. It goes away with any claim of any kind even if itās not my fault.
Apr 9, 2026
rchartson
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NoCo2's post
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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Thank you! I agree with this idea, especially since it was offered. I would think taking care of a customer in this way would be way...
Apr 9, 2026
rchartson
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NoCo2's post
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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I did not involve my insurance as I donāt see the need to take my premiums when Iām at no fault in this situation.
Apr 9, 2026
rchartson
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Mountain Life's post
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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It is 100% a Rivian issue. They offered him a new truck after f'ing his up and then changed their mind. I don't get how people don't see...
Apr 8, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0
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And over 100 yrs ago some blacksmith hand forged spikes like that in the field, one every several minutes, all day long. And earned less...
Apr 7, 2026
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Swiszo's post
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19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0
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Thanks, Was hoping my Rivian could make it up that trail to Yankee Doodle lake
Apr 7, 2026
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cbrcanuck's post
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19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0
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Holy crap!
Apr 7, 2026
rchartson
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Holler Wanderer's post
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19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0
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I posted this a couple days ago on Reddit, but also wanted to share here. I was out hiking in the mountains Saturday, and had to drive...
Apr 7, 2026
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I saw RJ Scaringe at the airport...
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Hello everyone. I figured I would post this as some might find it interesting. I left out locations and some other details out of...
Apr 7, 2026
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Marathoning in our Dual Performance Max R1S: 360+mi Single Charge Range
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Completed a couple long drives through the I-5 corridor of CA this weekend. We made it door-to-door without stopping each time...
Apr 7, 2026
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VandalSibs's post
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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I hate to be a party pooper, but can we not do April Fools stuff here? It's gonna just result in confusion for peeps that just search...
Apr 3, 2026
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cohall's post
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Why Did You Choose Rivian Over Competitors?
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It's the best do-everything vehicle I could imagine. And it does the vast majority of them extremely well. No other vehicle, EV nor...
Apr 2, 2026
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Obligatory Sold My Rivian Post
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See you soon...
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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Dark-Fx's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Act now.
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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godfodder0901's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Not all Gen 1 had two batteries. Some had a single battery and a capacitor.
Apr 2, 2026
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buyers remorse's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Yes that's the plan. Moving on.
Apr 2, 2026
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Biturbowned's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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I feel left out, my truck didnāt come with a bibā¦
Apr 2, 2026
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mkhuffman's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Best truck ever. Mine doesn't even have a bib, because it is isn't a baby. It is a manly truck doing manly things.
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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CANCERDOC's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Honestly these zero detail complaints are so unhelpful that I wonder if itās just trolling.
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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Donald Stanfield's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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I've been here since 2022 and it's been like that since the beginning.
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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Donald Stanfield's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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I like your choice of user name. Not dramatic at all.
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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CharonPDX's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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A gasoline vehicle where the gasoline engine has failed also has no heat. Yes, getting stuck in that situation in any vehicle is...
Apr 2, 2026
rchartson
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Hereforthesnacks's post
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Libity Bibity.
Apr 2, 2026
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