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Gonna be pretty bummed if they don't have a drain. That would be a weird oversight for Rivian.Not too much new, but there's an article on the frunk: https://www.motortrend.com/features/rivian-r1t-electric-truck-frunk-hands-on-review
It does confirm that there's no power or drain plug in the front. For now...
Remember one thing about drains and drain plugs (learned the hard way by many boaters): If water can go out the bottom of something, it can also come in from the bottom. I suspect Rivian made a very intentional decision to not have a drain plug in frunk because it would mean possible water intrusion while fording.Gonna be pretty bummed if they don't have a drain. That would be a weird oversight for Rivian.
I don't know about the drain plug but I do know they added a 12volt outlet in the frunk. Motortrend has been incorrect on a few things or at least poor wording. I am trying to find proof that the 12volt power is still there. I also believe these are older builds that Motortrend is reviewing.Not too much new, but there's an article on the frunk: https://www.motortrend.com/features/rivian-r1t-electric-truck-frunk-hands-on-review
It does confirm that there's no power or drain plug in the front. For now...
There's supposed to be a drain in the one for the spare tire, but I guess getting a little water in there from fording isn't as big an issue.Remember one thing about drains and drain plugs (learned the hard way by many boaters): If water can go out the bottom of something, it can also come in from the bottom. I suspect Rivian made a very intentional decision to not have a drain plug in frunk because it would mean possible water intrusion while fording.
Yep, I think that's right and it makes sense. If your spare tire and jack get wet, it really shouldn't be a problem. If your portable charger and any gear in your frunk or gear tunnel get wet, it's a much bigger deal.There's supposed to be a drain in the one for the spare tire, but I guess getting a little water in there from fording isn't as big an issue.
That seems easily solvable. Just have it be a screw-in plug with one or more gaskets.Remember one thing about drains and drain plugs (learned the hard way by many boaters): If water can go out the bottom of something, it can also come in from the bottom. I suspect Rivian made a very intentional decision to not have a drain plug in frunk because it would mean possible water intrusion while fording.
Confirmed with chat with CS this morning that there is still a 12v in frunk.I don't know about the drain plug but I do know they added a 12volt outlet in the frunk. Motortrend has been incorrect on a few things or at least poor wording. I am trying to find proof that the 12volt power is still there. I also believe these are older builds that Motortrend is reviewing.
Still doesn't keep someone from forgetting to put the plug back in. It's definitely a solvable problem, but I suspect they wanted to idiot proof such an important bit of storage space that's also going to be by far the most obvious place to keep things that should stay as dry as possible. They probably figure there's already plenty of space for wet gear, ice, etc. in the bed of the truck and in the well for the spare tire. Now... on the R1S, that "wet" space doesn't exist.That seems easily solvable. Just have it be a screw-in plug with one or more gaskets.
Fair point you made about the bed and not wanting to have a place to water to enter. One of the things I liked about the Mach E and Lightning is that I could toss wet and dirty crap in there from hiking and then rinse it out, so I had it in my head to do the same with the R1T. Which made be totally forget about the obvious solution that is the bed when I saw the "no drain" statement.Still doesn't keep someone from forgetting to put the plug back in. It's definitely a solvable problem, but I suspect they wanted to idiot proof such an important bit of storage space that's also going to be by far the most obvious place to keep things that should stay as dry as possible. They probably figure there's already plenty of space for wet gear, ice, etc. in the bed of the truck and in the well for the spare tire. Now... on the R1S, that "wet" space doesn't exist.
I also confirmed this in chat with CS today. They mentioned there is a drain as well. And the bottom portion is plastic lined, upper(presumably from the “shelf” up) is felt/carpet. Couldn’t confirm location of 12v exactly.Confirmed with chat with CS this morning that there is still a 12v in frunk.
Article has been updated by Motor Trend, but still unsure on the drain for it...Confirmed with chat with CS this morning that there is still a 12v in frunk.