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  1. Birdowin

    Variable charging speeds - Where's the issue?

    Mine fluctuates while I am in the truck. When I get out and it locks it evens out to a steady charge. Same setup.
  2. Birdowin

    Starlink for Overlanding Connectivity

    I use Garmin IN REACH. Text anyone from anywhere in the world. Press emergency button anywhere in the world and they will text back and ask about the emergency and take steps to set up rescue. If you don"t answer their text they will send help. sends GPS coordinates with each text. reasonable...
  3. Birdowin

    This can’t be normal… Loud breaking free sound after truck sits stationary for a while… VIDEO

    It is completely normal, my wife's Tesla does the same thing, especially here at the coast.
  4. Birdowin

    Gear Tunnel Confessionals

    I love the gear tunnel, my golf clubs live there and it is great secure storage when camping. Anyway it's a moot point. If you look at the truck moving the rear seat back would take space out of the bed or eliminate the toneau cover. The bed is already short. Do you really want a 2.5' bed? If...
  5. Birdowin

    Charging at Tesla charges

    The charger will show on your Rivian screen if it is approved for Rivian charging. If it does not show on the screen you can't use it. When I had a diesel truck and filled up they put a $200.00 hold on my card. It always disappeared later.
  6. Birdowin

    Just bought a R1S Dual Max Battery today - Former Tesla Owner - Which charger adapters recommended?

    At the time that I bought the Tesla tap was the only one available so I haven't paid any attention to other brands.
  7. Birdowin

    Just bought a R1S Dual Max Battery today - Former Tesla Owner - Which charger adapters recommended?

    Tesla tap mini 50A is the only way to go. For high speed charging get the factory Rivian charger.
  8. Birdowin

    Issues with Michelin Defender LTX MS/2

    I have this problem with my Bridgestone KO/2 tires. Tire rotation made no difference. I will have to ask Les Schwab to do a road force balance on them. The vibration is very mild, can't feel it but can see it when I take my hands off the wheel.
  9. Birdowin

    Has Anyone Bought Tires for Their Rivian at Les Schwab?

    I bought Bridgestone KO2 and love them. They are great in snow, mud, and sharp rocky roads. Great tire and I got them at Les Schwab. One thing, you have to watch them like a hawk. The tech will tell you they know how to do it but if you watch half the time they have no clue.
  10. Birdowin

    Snow Mode fail - costly result

    I use a different technique when on snow or ice. When I start to slide I gently apply acceleration. and turn the front wheels in the direction that I want to go. This also worked on my old 4wd dodge Ram diesel. It takes some getting used to but in my 50 years of snow driving I have perfected the...
  11. Birdowin

    Possible DIY for road noise reduction (Gen 1)

    What diameter is the foam that you used?
  12. Birdowin

    Leaving Cargo Crossbars Through Carwash

    I have run mine through with the crossbars on the roof and recovery boards attached. NO problem.
  13. Birdowin

    Two modes of entry is better than none.

    Almost had the same experience, only camping in a very remote area. Three of us, my nephew, good friend and me. So I gave the key fob to my friend, the card to my nephew and kept the phone. I always leave the phone on the charge pad when driving. When we returned to camp I got out to the truck...
  14. Birdowin

    Advice from NW Rivian Owners

    I had a terrible experience wit Precision. I had a minor dent in the rear quarter panel above the light. The quote was astronomical and they said 4 weeks even after they had all of the parts. Next time it will be pointless dent removal for me. They were arrogant and unwilling to tell me why a...
  15. Birdowin

    Tire installation shop recommendation

    You must personally supervise the work. They will tell you that they have done lots of them but when you watch half the time they don't have a clue.
  16. Birdowin

    Anyone else having problems with the wipers

    My windshield wipers do not clean the windshield when using the window washer function. No mater how much window cleaner I spray on the windshield the upper passenger side and upper driver side only smear the dirt and leave streaks. I have replaced the blades twice. Once by Rivian and again with...
  17. Birdowin

    Seat cleaner recommendations?

    The Beasleys kit ( Cleaner and conditioner works great)
  18. Birdowin

    New Heavy Duty Aluminum Rival Skid Plates Installed! - EV Sportline

    I would be interested in a steel front bumper replacement with winch. It would have to incorporate the sensors that are in the original bumpers. Would this void the manufacturers warranty?
  19. Birdowin

    ID4 lease for $149 / month

    A friend of mine bought an ID4 because of the great pricing. Not long after he got it he got called in with a recall. After a couple of days they called him back and said it could be up to a year before he gets it back. They got him an ice rental.





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