R1T annoyances uncovered on recent trip to the ocean

[jebinc]

I think the only logical conclusion based on the trip report is that OP went to the ocean in the middle of the night and used his gear tunnel to kidnap a sea lion, resulting in puddles after he removed the aforementioned sea lion upon returning home.

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[R1Sky Business]

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[R1Sky Business]

Context: First, it was quite stormy (gale force winds and rain). Drove home in the wee hours of the morning; I prefer a darker cabin at night. Shut off the ambient lighting and set displays to darkest setting.

1. Upon departure this morning, I found puddles of water in my gear tunnel. Nice. Everything was buttoned down, so not an operator error issue.

2. Drove home at 3am and found the “SOS” and hazard triangle so bright they were a major distraction driving. They don’t dim with the display

3. Door windows switches also too bright and don’t dim at all with other dimming settings.

Is there an option or toggle for these nighttime driving annoyances, or is this what you get for $100,000?

The SOS is likely government mandate

 

[R1Sky Business]

I don’t know what you’re doing going out in stormy weather. Secondly, nobody our age should be driving at 3 am unless it’s an emergency!

Is for adventurous research purposes

 

[R1Sky Business]

Not sure how doing so would help with the door switches

One problem at a time....

 

[R1Sky Business]

Irrespective of how late our fellow forum member was out and about - or the gailness of the winds and rain, is nobody else concerned that his gear tunnel had water in it?

This isn't the first report of water in the gear tunnel. In 3 decades of car ownership I've never had water intrusion in the vehicle (cabin or trunk) no matter the weather - and I've experienced hurricanes and tropical storms.

To the OP - please keep us informed on what Rivian has to say about the water intrusion. Not to belittle the lite-brite issues in the cabin, but water intrusion is NOT OK.

Ticket to inspect seals.....

 

[jebinc]

The SOS is likely government mandate

Maybe be, but at 1000 lumens? I think not!

 

[jebinc]

Ticket to inspect seals.....

Seals are not adjustable. They are just too small and have limited compression travel. Poor seal design. I’d bet a dollar we see these change in production vehicles in the next year or so. Wait for it…

 

[jebinc]

Is for adventurous research purposes

“Stay adventurous!” Yeah, I’m tryin’, Rivian…. A mop should have been provided at delivery for the gear tunnel, me thinks…

 

[R1Sky Business]

seals are not adjustable. They are just too small and have limited compression travel. Poor seal design. I’d bet a dollar we see these change in production vehicles in the next year or so. Wait for it…

On the meantime... don't stick anything in there that can be destroyed by water.

 

[R1Sky Business]

“Stay adventurous!” Yeah, I’m tryin’, Rivian…. A mop should have been optioned in the gear tunnel, me thinks…

MOP will he available Gear Shop next week ?

 

[jebinc]

On the meantime... don't stick anything in there that can be destroyed by water.

And don’t wade through water like the promo videos encourage the Adventurous to do. And don’t use the tonneau cover… and the camp kitchen is coming, along with the gear tunnel slider. The “tock” in your front half shafts is a “Free of charge” metronome… and…

 

[jebinc]

MOP will he available Gear Shop next week ?

For fee, not for free!

 

[UT Rivian]

MOP will he available Gear Shop next week ?

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[jebinc]

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