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  1. feifan

    Thule Approach M RTT on R1T

    I haven't used "mechanical" RTTs so I don't have a comparison. I like the set-and-forget self-inflating though; I can go setup the rest of my campsite while it's inflating. In the back of my mind, I do worry about the inflating mechanism breaking at some point, but I haven't had a problem yet.
  2. feifan

    Taking Off A Pillar Trim

    (I haven't but to clarify) are you talking about interior trim, or something exterior?
  3. feifan

    Camp setup ready to go!

    If you're looking for an alternative/digital rear view mirror, here's a Reddit thread with details of a potential setup. I bought the unit linked in this post during a Prime Day sale — it's ok, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it because it's not very bright. If you can find another unit...
  4. feifan

    Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires installed (LT275/65/20)

    I've had the Wildpeak AT3Ws (275/60R20, D-load to match the stock diameter for the 21" wheels) for about 12k miles, averaging about 2.1 miles/kWh. Not much of an efficiency difference between 65psi and 55psi, but the ride is a lot more comfortable at 55psi (which is what I now run).
  5. feifan

    Tire damage: fatal?

    Technically you don't need to replace a tire with the same tire (doesn't even need to be the same diameter; e.g. people drive with donut spares for hundreds of miles). Open diffs and independent motors means you won't cause any mechanical damage. Eventually you'll probably want a matching set...
  6. feifan

    Lucid Gravity vs R1S

    Looks are definitely subjective but I don't think either Lucid looks good … their beltline is too high. The Air looks like a cardboard box.
  7. feifan

    My R1S Camping Review / Suggestion Box

    In my experience, self-leveling just pauses, but doesn't cancel, when you open doors. So just turn on self-leveling, go set up your tent or something else, it should be level by the time you come back.
  8. feifan

    Quad vs Dual - is there any advantage to quad off-road?

    I’ve heard (second-hand) that Rivian is working on an infinitely-variable locking diff for dual-motor configs
  9. feifan

    How often do you calibrate?

    It happens every few weeks for me too. Usually, if I notice before I start driving, unbuckling/opening the door/getting out lets it reset to the "roomy" position, and then it'll go back to the right place when I get back in
  10. feifan

    Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸

    One of my favorite pics from Gary's Jamboree (a trip organized by the Bay Area and Sierra Nevada Rivian Clubs a few weeks ago).
  11. feifan

    20" Inch 43k on original Pirelli ATs - just got Nokian Outpost nATs

    I have Wildpeak AT3W on my R1T (PDM). Efficiency is not great IMO. I get about 1.9–2.0 miles/kWh around 70mph in Bay Area temps (50s–70s); rarely above 2.2 even in city/suburb driving. But their traction has been great in the rain, blizzard, packed snow on the highway, and a bit of...
  12. feifan

    Programmers vs Programs

    As a software engineer, every update makes me a bit nervous, and I won't install updates before trips or when I'm away from home … BUT so far with my Rivian (and 3 years of Tesla updates before that), I've never had an update that brought new bugs.
  13. feifan

    suggestions for 20" wheel and tire combo?

    For tires, have you seen this sheet? You can sort and filter the options to get the ones you like. Since you currently have the OEM 21"s, getting 275/60R20-sized 20" tires will give you the same diameter, so you won't have to do any recalibration.
  14. feifan

    suggestions for 20" wheel and tire combo?

    Atomic Wheels has some Rivian options that are a bit cheaper than the Black Rhino Voltaics. If you're not in a rush, they seem to do sales around holidays (typically 10% off). They're fully-forged, and the bolt pattern/size matches that of the stock wheels so they're easy to swap on. I like my...
  15. feifan

    Air Cruiser Roof Top Tent Installed on R1T! Review + Photos

    Main thing in my experience was to install the tent with the entrance facing left — the inflator uses the 12V outlet, which is on the left side of the gear tunnel. I originally had the tent installed facing right, and It was a bit of a pain dragging that cable around to the right side...
  16. feifan

    Thule Approach M RTT on R1T

    On my RTT (the AirCruiser), you can just stick an AC duct into the main opening and pull the tent's zipper around it. I put my Wave 2 on a gear tunnel door, power it from the outlet in the gear tunnel, and route the AC duct up to the tent from there. I remember seeing that the Roofnest Condor 2...
  17. feifan

    Thule Approach M RTT on R1T

    You'll want to make sure the ladder is on a sturdy surface where it won't slide out (cuz you'll want that support while you're climbing up/down the ladder anyway). You can make it more or less vertical depending on surface grip and your physical ability. The feet should be rubberized, which...
  18. feifan

    I love my R1S but god help you if it ever has a major issue

    A personal data point: I also got a turtle mode over Memorial Day weekend; drivable up to 51mph. I took it in to the South San Francisco service center (without an appointment) on the morning of 5/28. The advisor there said there were *very* busy and it would take about two weeks. I haven't...





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