Additional Second Row Cupholders DIY Mod -- dual cupholder added to center console

[pangpang77]

One of the shortcomings I think of the R1S is that there are not enough cupholders. Especially this is meant for families. So yes, I purchased the under dash tray from BestEVMod that has two cupholders so I have four up front now.

However, for the second row, there are only two in the center armrest. This becomes an issue if there is someone sitting there or if it needs to be put down for pass through skis or other long items.

So borrowing the idea from my previous Lincoln Navigator which had a fold down dual cupholder from behind the center console. I assume given the camp speaker (which I have never used) it prevented Rivian to put one there.

So I went on a search and found that the Nissan Pathfinder Xterras have a fold now cupholder replacement that can be found on Amazon or eBay. It works pretty well. There is an extra notch that I had to Multitool away, but then after that I put some dual sided Velcro and installed it behind the center console.

I think I it works pretty well and it’s tucked in pretty well. When not in use it can be folded away.

Call out to the genius vendor sponsors, if you could come up with something similar tailored for the Rivian I’m sure it would be a great seller. But for now, this would do. Maybe interesting for some of you out there with big families.

https://a.co/d/cqPbYuI

They probably could have put one cupholder on each passenger door, but decided to put the elastic thingy, which I suppose could be useful, but I would have preferred they added a couple of cupholders. There definitely would have been enough space.

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[MountainBikeDude]

One of the shortcomings I think of the R1S is that there are not enough cupholders. Especially this is meant for families. So yes, I purchased the under dash tray from BestEVMod that has two cupholders so I have four up front now.

However, for the second row, there are only two in the center armrest. This becomes an issue if there is someone sitting there or if it needs to be put down for pass through skis or other long items.

So borrowing the idea from my previous Lincoln Navigator which had a fold down dual cupholder from behind the center console. I assume given the camp speaker (which I have never used) it prevented Rivian to put one there.

So I went on a search and found that the Nissan Pathfinder Xterras have a fold now cupholder replacement that can be found on Amazon or eBay. It works pretty well. There is an extra notch that I had to Multitool away, but then after that I put some dual sided Velcro and installed it behind the center console.

I think I it works pretty well and it’s tucked in pretty well. When not in use it can be folded away.

Call out to the genius vendor sponsors, if you could come up with something similar tailored for the Rivian I’m sure it would be a great seller. But for now, this would do. Maybe interesting for some of you out there with big families.

https://a.co/d/cqPbYuI

They probably could have put one cupholder on each passenger door, but decided to put the elastic thingy, which I suppose could be useful, but I would have preferred they added a couple of cupholders. There definitely would have been enough space.

Here I am trying to forget my pre Rivian Xterra life, and you go and take a cup holder from the back seat of one and put it in a Rivian.

 

[eventurefamily]

This is brilliant! I might have to try this myself. I don't have a dremel, so would you say this would be possible with scissors or pliers, or would I specifically need the router?

 

[Krs71]

same thing I wanted, but something bigger so it can hold both drinks and snacks for the kids in the back

 

[Zoidz]

This is brilliant! I might have to try this myself. I don't have a dremel, so would you say this would be possible with scissors or pliers, or would I specifically need the router?

Once you have a dremel or other brand multitool, you will find other uses for it, and one day say "how did I ever live without this?" Prices start at $50 at Harbor Freight but I suggest spending a bit more for a brand that won't hurt you when it breaks.

 

[pangpang77]

Here I am trying to forget my pre Rivian Xterra life, and you go and take a cup holder from the back seat of one and put it in a Rivian.

Hope those are good memories I brought back.

 

[pangpang77]

Once you have a dremel or other brand multitool, you will find other uses for it, and one day say "how did I ever live without this?" Prices start at $50 at Harbor Freight but I suggest spending a bit more for a brand that won't hurt you when it breaks.

Agreed, good to have in the toolbox and not very expensive.

I suppose a traditional drill with a bunch of bits could work, but might be a bit painful and come out a little rougher.

 

[hyzerfool]

From looking at the pictures, if you don't have a dremel then a hacksaw is your friend... or cover the bottom bump you're cutting off with peanut butter and leave it in the back yard for the squirrels to remove for you.

 

[Si.LE.R1S]

Call me old fashioned.

 

[WhidbeyIsland]

or cover the bottom bump you're cutting off with peanut butter and leave it in the back yard for the squirrels to remove for you.

ahhh, so you've met my backyard squirrels already..

 

[NDIrish]

For next Gen Rivian's my thought is they should have in that spot and also under the front dash in the "Big Empty" and maybe a few other strategic spots... something that looks like what the Crossbars attach to but smaller for interior. just a groove and bar that is mounted solidly. Then sell different clip on attachments based on user preference.

 

[BestEvMod(AOSK)]

if you could come up with something similar tailored for the Rivian I’m sure it would be a great seller. But for now, this would do. Maybe interesting for some of you out there with big families.

I was discussing this with the develop team yesterday!
And we been thinking very hard on how do we make a cup holder on the position you use without any tape/screw and so on. and try to prevent using the floor to secure it(because owners usually have different types of floor mat), but we dont have a good solution.

Good news is that we might have a solution coming up very soon(still testing them out), but we are not using the center console area.

So! if anyone have any good idea for a cup holder product using the rear center console, that dont require tape and screws to install it. please share your wisdom with us, we could make it happen.

 

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So! if anyone have any good idea for a cup holder product using the rear center console, that dont require tape and screws to install it. please share your wisdom with us, we could make it happen.

How about something that sits on top of the rear screen and hooks onto the air vent louvers to hold it in place?

In that position, both the 1st row and the 2nd row occupants can reach it. And it isn't at risk of getting stepped on by 2nd row occupants.

The screen looks cool but doesn't really do anything useful. I am sure there are plenty of people who would trade access to the rear screen for more cup holders.

 

[BestEvMod(AOSK)]

How about something that sits on top of the rear screen and hooks onto the air vent louvers to hold it in place?

In that position, both the 1st row and the 2nd row occupants can reach it. And it isn't at risk of getting stepped on by 2nd row occupants.

The screen looks cool but doesn't really do anything useful. I am sure there are plenty of people who would trade access to the rear screen for more cup holders.

hmm this is an interesting idea, we never thought of using that position to make one.
let me bring this to the team.

 

[pangpang77]

hmm this is an interesting idea, we never thought of using that position to make one.
let me bring this to the team.

If you put it up high enough you might still be able to use the screen and vents just the mounting somehow leverages the vents.

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