MountainBikeDude
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Is it that bad? Is that why people are searching out alternatives?It does.
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Is it that bad? Is that why people are searching out alternatives?It does.
It comes w/the truck, SC asked me if I wanted it mounted, I said no and they left it in the frunk.I'm getting one in BC legal or not, as I'm assuming the Rivian won't come with a front mount.
I would have loved to be able to do this, but unfortunately for me I travel through a lot of small texas towns on road trips and cops absolutely love giving tickets for minor BS like not having a front plate. Gotta get that small town revenue in somehow.I also live in a state that requires it, but chose to not have Rivian install the plate mount for me and instead MacGyvered a mount for my tow hook. Ideal? Nope. $40 all in? Yup. Easy to take off now that I have my inspection sticker? Yup…. Does not interfere with any sensors or cameras over there.
No, but installation requires punching holes in the bumper cover, something many don't want to do.Is it that bad? Is that why people are searching out alternatives?
I’ll just have Rivian install/mount it. It’s an option.I live in a state with front license plate requirements and didn't want to mess around with aftermarket license plates. I installed the factory license plate mounting kit via drilling holes in the bumper and called it a day. If you go this route make sure you enable the 360 camera before permanently mounting it as if you install it where it appears it needs to be it blocks the camera. I had to install mine much lower than I thought to in order to not block the camera.
Not a huge fan of covering up the hooks with a plate. I'll likely just go the sticker route. I do love Builtright's rack system though.I have the BrainExploder one and like it. No interference with cameras (which wasn't a functional issue but bothered me with the SnapPlate one), looks great.
BuiltRight has a cool CNC steel one that mounts to the same place as the BrainExploder one: Pre-Order: Rivian License Plate Mount | Rivian R1T & R1S (2022+) - BuiltRight Industries
^^I doubt the STL is publicly available, Brainexploder is still selling the bracket on their site.
https://www.brainexplodermerch.com/product-page/rivian-tow-hook-license-plate
I looked at that but at $10 more than the Built Right (and you have to supply your own OEM bracket) it seems like a terrible value now.^^
This is the solution I used and it seems to be secure and also easy to remove the plate if needed.
I've never been a value buyer lol. I wanted something simple and in stock... also, isn't built right $10 more?I looked at that but at $10 more than the Built Right (and you have to supply your own OEM bracket) it seems like a terrible value now.
I think the Brainexploder is $85 and the Built Right is $75 if I remember correctly.I've never been a value buyer lol. I wanted something simple and in stock... also, isn't built right $10 more?