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I do, but do I?You know what I mean though.
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I do, but do I?You know what I mean though.
Even trickier than it sounds. I get the comment was in jest, but the whole power management cycle doesnāt follow keyed semantics. There is no concept of āacc onā or āignition onā. Once you unlock, then the infotainment system is on and it is ready to drive. It doesnāt turn off until you exit and lock the vehicle (or let it lock itself). It is very quirky to adjust to.Trick request. The Rivian doesn't have a hard key
Iād think the only thing close to ignition live 12v would be whatever 12v circuits are enabled when the start button(the brake pedal ) is pressed.Iāll pay a $20 and a door dashed vegan burger to whoever finds a keyed (if there is such a thing) 12v source. Or to whoever is brave enough to find the meridian amp.
Iām hoping thatās the case but I wouldnāt be surprised to see an amp somewhere more inaccessible.Meridian amp is likely packaged with the subwoofer in back.
It actually has 2 6v batteries wired in series to attain 12v. There was a YouTube video (by OutOfSpec I believe) where they pulled off the cover under the frunk and showed them.I'd guess that Rivian actually has two separate 12V batteries because one is meant to buffer accessories and the other is closer to a starter battery.
I think this actually came from me, and I donāt know that itās accurate. I was relaying what I heard from CS, but in hindsight I think they were just agreeing with my speculation rather than confirming. Kyle did remove that panel in his intro video, but he didnāt zoom in or confirm the voltage of each individual battery. Could be 2x 6v in series, but it could also be 2x 12v in parallel. Wish someone could definitively confirm. Paging any current owners who are willing to take off the cowl in the frunk to confirm.It actually has 2 6v batteries wired in series to attain 12v. There was a YouTube video (by OutOfSpec I believe) where they pulled off the cover under the frunk and showed them.
Itās definitely 2x 12v batteries. Per the manual.I think this actually came from me, and I donāt know that itās accurate. I was relaying what I heard from CS, but in hindsight I think they were just agreeing with my speculation rather than confirming. Kyle did remove that panel in his intro video, but he didnāt zoom in or confirm the voltage of each individual battery. Could be 2x 6v in series, but it could also be 2x 12v in parallel. Wish someone could definitively confirm. Paging any current owners who are willing to take off the cowl in the frunk to confirm.
Thanks! Definitely would love to get even more detail if anyone is still up for some cowl removal. Curious to know which specific 12v batteries they are using.Itās definitely 2x 12v batteries. Per the manual.
It is really quite surprising that Rivian would not have put a 12 volt plug in the bed. they could have put 1 12v and one 120v in the same place they put the 2 120's. I would think many more people would use a 12volt than needing 2 120's. Not at all a good design in my opinion. Plus according to the manual the 12's they do have are not hot all the time.There actually is 12V running the full length of the vehicle (right below the bed) because they have the jump leads accessible by the receiver hitch. It would not have been much cost/effort to put a 12V plug accessible in the bed.
I like the 2x AC outlets, but I agree adding a 12V outlet would have been nice. Seems like there's plenty of room to do it.It is really quite surprising that Rivian would not have put a 12 volt plug in the bed. they could have put 1 12v and one 120v in the same place they put the 2 120's. I would think many more people would use a 12volt than needing 2 120's. Not at all a good design in my opinion. Plus according to the manual the 12's they do have are not hot all the time.
One of the forum members took this photo a week or so back...Definitely would love to get even more detail if anyone is still up for some cowl removal. Curious to know which specific 12v batteries they are using.
No, they do not. I have a small 12v coolor plugged into the gear tunnel outlet. It turns off when the vehicle is locked or when it goes to sleep. Rivian support confirmed that there is no way to change this behavior.Do the 12v outlets remain on at all times so as to keep fridge connected. I know the 120 plugs turn on/off from screen. Thanks in advance
Agreed, this is a glaring omission. Even the lowly Ford Maverick has substantial 12v power available in the bed.It is really quite surprising that Rivian would not have put a 12 volt plug in the bed. they could have put 1 12v and one 120v in the same place they put the 2 120's. I would think many more people would use a 12volt than needing 2 120's. Not at all a good design in my opinion. Plus according to the manual the 12's they do have are not hot all the time.
Well if you consider that the 12v only works while the vehicle is on, it makes more sense. The bed plugs are more likely to be used when stationary. The most likely use for 12v in the bed while driving is a fridge, but then you'd have to switch it to the 120v when parked still. The other use for 12v in the bed is a water pump, but that definitely doesn't do you any good because you'll only use that when parked and therefore won't work (unless you turn truck on and waste power).Agreed, this is a glaring omission. Even the lowly Ford Maverick has substantial 12v power available in the bed.