Rivian Patents Front Bumper with a Winch (Fairlead)

[crashmtb]

I'd be pretty disappointed if they design the bumper in such a way that a $3k winch is the only viable option. I have the integrated electronics 9.5k version of this on my 4Runner at half the price.

http://shop.comeupusa.com/p/seal-gen2-12-5rs-12v-winch

The finest chinesium is genrally less expensive.

You likelycan install whatever you want, it’ll just not be as nicely integrated, and will require creative Dremel use, as people have done on the new defenders which have no accommodation for a manual freespool - the factory accessory is a fancy Warn there, too.

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[zefram47]

The finest chinesium is genrally less expensive.

Made in Taiwan...definitely not chinesium.

 

[Blueassassin]

There isn’t one. The freespool is remotely controlled/electric.
The controls are integrated into the phone app.

dollars to donuts the winch is one of these.
https://www.warn.com/zeon-12s-platinum-winch-95960

wow that's pricey $$$$$

 

[kneebuster]

Bad news. Asked my guide about the winch and bumper this afternoon, and this is his reply:
"As we continue to update the configurator with new options including Dual-Motor AWD and Standard battery pack, we also reevaluate and streamline our other offerings. With this in mind, we've made the decision not to offer any Rivian-branded built-in winch or off-road bumper options at this time."

I replied "That's a serious bummer about the winch and bumper though. If a RIvian gets stuck there are very few vehicles with a strong enough winch to pull it out. That's going to lead to some expensive tows. I hope they reconsider." and he said he'd pass that on up the chain FWIW. His info has been spot on so far, so I'm thinking a winch won't be offered s00n.

 

[zipzag]

Bad news. Asked my guide about the winch and bumper this afternoon, and this is his reply:
"As we continue to update the configurator with new options including Dual-Motor AWD and Standard battery pack, we also reevaluate and streamline our other offerings. With this in mind, we've made the decision not to offer any Rivian-branded built-in winch or off-road bumper options at this time."

I replied "That's a serious bummer about the winch and bumper though. If a RIvian gets stuck there are very few vehicles with a strong enough winch to pull it out. That's going to lead to some expensive tows. I hope they reconsider." and he said he'd pass that on up the chain FWIW. His info has been spot on so far, so I'm thinking a winch won't be offered s00n.

Management probably not tell the guides an estimated date of an option that is not in the configurator.

My desire for the winch is the same as yours. It's a heavy vehicle that is going to be difficult to get unstuck. There is also no straightforward way to use a 12V winch without carrying a spare battery.

 

[kanundrum]

Winch controls as mentioned here are confirmed thru Patent filings for BT and remote control

• Controlled Via Bluetooth within Application
• Free Spool
• Winch Out
• Winch In

 

[Blueassassin]

Awesome I'm getting really exited for this. hopefully its an option by the time my OC comes.

 

[Blueassassin]

Winch controls as mentioned here are confirmed thru Patent filings for BT and remote control

Do you think that's going to be a different fob or integrated into the current one? Has too many buttons for jus the winch right?

 

[swhme]

Man oh man, I hope this comes along before too long.

 

[R1Sky Business]

Winch controls as mentioned here are confirmed thru Patent filings for BT and remote control

Liking the look

 

[R1Sky Business]

Man oh man, I hope this comes along before too long.

Will probably take a while

 

[Dirty_B]

Will probably take a while

Application for patent filed by Rivian 12 May 2022...so until that gets settled I doubt you'll see an option for a winch.

 

[crashmtb]

Do you think that's going to be a different fob or integrated into the current one? Has too many buttons for jus the winch right?

Current fob is 4 buttons.

Warn’s advanced wireless remote has 5 buttons

 

[BillArnett]

Bad news. Asked my guide about the winch and bumper this afternoon, and this is his reply:
"As we continue to update the configurator with new options including Dual-Motor AWD and Standard battery pack, we also reevaluate and streamline our other offerings. With this in mind, we've made the decision not to offer any Rivian-branded built-in winch or off-road bumper options at this time."

I replied "That's a serious bummer about the winch and bumper though. If a RIvian gets stuck there are very few vehicles with a strong enough winch to pull it out. That's going to lead to some expensive tows. I hope they reconsider." and he said he'd pass that on up the chain FWIW. His info has been spot on so far, so I'm thinking a winch won't be offered s00n.

My guide replied to my inquiry about the winch today with the identical text. Makes me think the Guides just parrot the official company line without having any real understanding of what's going on.

I didn't bother to reply.

 

[kneebuster]

I asked my mobile tech about this today, and he know nothing about it. That didn't surprise me. What did, was him talking exclusively about 12v, even though he admitted the R1T has 2 motorcycle batteries. He wasn't aware of any easy place to connect up a winch to 12v or 400v (he hadn't heard of 400v winches). All this makes has me convinced that solution won't be coming along any time s00n. Even the aftermarket is going to have a tough time, unless a dedicated 12v battery is part of the setup.

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