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RedRaiderRivian's latest activity
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Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)
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Looking at the site on Plugshare, the MB station has both NACS and CCS cables. The Tesla chargers are V3 units that are very prone to...
Yesterday at 7:48 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)
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I agree it is annoying to not have tables. I just turn it into a picnic on the tailgate of my adventure vehicle. ;)
Saturday at 5:19 PM
RedRaiderRivian
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Antonio's post
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Little Lies
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I’ve noticed more vampire drain since the last update. Had been minimal for quite some time prior to that update
Saturday at 7:16 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Little Lies
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Thank you for responding. There is a thread going on the 12v issues where many people are seeing increased battery loss after the last...
Saturday at 7:08 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Little Lies
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Was gear guard on? I am assuming it was not because you said minimal interaction. What were the ambient temperatures? How old are the...
Saturday at 6:54 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)
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Yes. Better hardware and more reliable cable cooling which means they don't derate like the Tesla V3 units. I had a V3 unit at Buc-ees...
Friday at 3:36 PM
RedRaiderRivian
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Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)
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Hopefully MB will build more of these chargers across the USA. It’d be nice to have another dependable option out there.
Friday at 10:28 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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I hear you -- plug and charge is very convenient and messing with an app is a pain. As far as amenities, the way I understood it, OP...
Friday at 10:12 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Mercedes vs Tesla Supercharging (which should I pick?)
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If the Tesla Supercharger is the v4 there will be little difference. If Tesla station is V3 ( shorter cables and units) they are more...
Friday at 7:21 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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12V Battery Replacement Megathread
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I reset mine through the ride menu
Friday at 5:21 AM
RedRaiderRivian
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Small Refrigerator Blew the Inverter
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Yeah, they're wrong about that! By their method, your Rivian is taking 12 volts DC from it's low voltage voltage bus, stepping it up to...
Jul 6, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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Thank you for posting. I am now starting to think there is an issue with the latest software update and how it monitors battery health...
Jul 6, 2026
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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Two weeks after supposedly having both 12V batteries replaced (though only being charged for one) my "replace 12V" warning is back on...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Jul 2, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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Final update: Went to charge this morning at a nearby Ionna Rechargery. The truck started pre-conditioning normally when I left my house...
Jul 2, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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My guess is that it is the V3 chargers, not the adapter. I just finished a 6900 mile trip, frequently saw the message about rate...
Jun 29, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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Or maybe that ignores the fact that ICE vehicles became economically dominant largely because cheap crude oil made them affordable...
Jun 29, 2026
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70+ replies and counting on how the charge door looks like it was sticky taped in place by a pissed off, drunk one legged dog...
Jun 29, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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Update: Received the Ohmmu Sodium Ion batteries on Thursday which only weigh 5.5 lbs each. On Saturday I went into the RIDE menu and...
Jun 29, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Jun 29, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Same here. Love my R1T and it has been pretty bulletproof for the last 3 years after 9 months of challenges. Rivian has to get better at...
Jun 29, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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A little risky in urban or other areas where park-by-feel is practiced?
Jun 28, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Or in the middle of the front bumper. I actually prefer the center front placement over all othes.
Jun 28, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I ordered the Ohmmu batteries from Electruck4x4. Shipped out in two days and arrive on Thursday. BTW. The warning came back after about...
Jun 23, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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~10% drain in <48 hours on camp mode
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Something seems off, I’m normally like 2-3% in 24hrs with some outlet usage in addition to what you listed. Did you leave outlets on...
Jun 22, 2026
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Ohmmu Announces BT19 Sodium 12V Batteries for Rivians: Thoughts?
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I recently replaced my 12V batteries with the Ohmmu sodium ion ones, along with the Bluetooth battery meter they sold. So far...
Jun 20, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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So is it possible to reset the notification first in the RIDE menu and then change the batteries?
Jun 19, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I probably would have made the same call if I was so far from home. Fortunately I was in my garage and have a spare vehicle that I could...
Jun 16, 2026
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Just jumping in to say that we also got the 12v battery warning on Saturday after installing the hotfix.
Jun 16, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I also checked the battery voltage which was fine although I know that is not the only indication of whether the battery is bad. The...
Jun 16, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I went in to the RIDE menu and reset the warning. There is something wrong with the software update not our batteries. Too high of a...
Jun 16, 2026
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R2 Roof-Mounted Vortex Canon
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Queue the Mark Rober haters….
Jun 7, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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No Amazon Music, no bueno!
May 31, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Mos Eisley's post
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R1S vs R2 = Tier 1 Luxury vs Entry Level EV?
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They actually used the word “inferior”? Somebody from Tesla snuck in to Rivian sales? sounds like somebody poorly trained and desperate...
May 25, 2026
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Rivian Assistant Update - AC bug introduced
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What was the prior issue? I have had an issue in the past where I couldn't get heat for an entire drive. Wondering when this happened...
May 23, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Rivian App 3.12.0 out for iOS
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Streaming over Bluetooth from our phones appears to be the only option.
May 12, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Rivian App 3.12.0 out for iOS
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So far so good. Really impressed with the natural communication with the R1T to ask for directions, weather, etc. My only disappointment...
May 12, 2026
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Rivian App 3.12.0 out for iOS
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I'm looking forward to being in the middle of the line for updates. Because others go ahead of me, I know what's coming (good and bad)...
May 12, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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The 2026.15.0 update has been released. I am installing it now.
May 12, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Rivian App 3.12.0 out for iOS
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Installing the 2026.15.0 update now. Still don't see the app update.
May 12, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Experiencing Torque Steer?
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I have experienced this also and believe that it is normal in conserve mode. It makes me cringe whenever I do this to myself by...
May 7, 2026
RedRaiderRivian
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Displays Rebooting Unexpectedly While Driving - Video Included
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I have had a couple of random reboots lately also. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when it happens other than I do...
May 6, 2026
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R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June
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At 6’5”, I have literally NEVER been there, and I doubt RJ has either.. it’s a fashion trend, one that needs to move on.. ;-)
Apr 22, 2026
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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What does “Tesla avoided Level 3” even mean? How does one “avoid” that? By not achieving it? That’s just stupid. Along those lines, I...
Apr 22, 2026
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IONNA Experience
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Good thing indeed. The RAN has several stops at malls which are great during the day but leaves you with absolutely nowhere to go the...
Apr 17, 2026
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