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[electruck]

@OutofSpecKyle Any chance you can check with Rivian as to whether this issue was present on the vehicle they lent you? It seems a perfect explanation for the noise you heard and I'm sure would give us all peace of mind that it won't be present for current/future deliveries.

I don't think that's related to the noise at all. What Kyle experienced seemed like an issue with a rotating component such as an axle spline, final drive gear set, or perhaps even that novel Amsted disconnect clutch. Back in my BMW days, the front strut towers were known to deform (mushroom) because the material was too thin. This just happened from normal suspension loads. Reinforcement plates such as that shown in the Rivian bulletin (or more often in the form of adjustable camber/caster plates) were how this was addressed on the BMWs.

It would be nice to have some feedback from Rivian about this noise, especially if they consider it normal.

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[SteveInBend]

I'd like to know how well the air compressor works for

1. inflating a SUP from zero, and
2. inflating bikes tires - road, gravel, and mountain. include tire size, starting PSI/BAR, ending PSI/BAR, and time to inflate.

Thanks!

 

[atlastracer]

Could one of the owners *with* the off-road package post the same load numbers as was done in https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/underbody-shield-worth-it.4325/#post-122129. Trying to understand what the payload impact is on the added weight (if any) of the off-road package. If its really just 45lbs - then I expect almost no difference in range, and only minor impact to payload capacity.

 

[NorthernOak]

Could one of the owners *with* the off-road package post the same load numbers

I have the off-road package, 20" AT tires w/spare

 

[Ravenron]

I'd like to know how well the air compressor works for

1. inflating a SUP from zero, and
2. inflating bikes tires - road, gravel, and mountain. include tire size, starting PSI/BAR, ending PSI/BAR, and time to inflate.

Thanks!

If I can piggyback on the above, can any owner relay whether the air compressor is capable of being used to blow out the bed or be used for any other "blowing" function. Unless there's some kind of compressed air tank, I would think this unlikely but I hope I'm wrong.

Thanks for the info and for answering all of our questions...

 

[atlastracer]

I have the off-road package, 20" AT tires w/spare

Thank you!

Looks like the GVWR is the same. But the payload is impacted:

With off-road protection: 600kg or 1324lbs
Without off-road protection: 664kg or 1464lbs

So the reduction of payload w/ the off-road protection is 64kg or 140lbs. So I assume that means that it's adding 140lbs to the weight of the R1T (and likely same for R1S, although it's shorter).

 

[SANZC02]

Thank you!

Looks like the GVWR is the same. But the payload is impacted:

With off-road protection: 600kg or 1324lbs
Without off-road protection: 664kg or 1464lbs

So the reduction of payload w/ the off-road protection is 64kg or 140lbs. So I assume that means that it's adding 140lbs to the weight of the R1T (and likely same for R1S, although it's shorter).

I wonder what tires these had and if they both had the spare optioned? I think someone said the all terrain was 80ish pounds so if that is a selected option it would reduce the available capacity.

 

[NorthernOak]

I wonder what tires these had and if they both had the spare optioned?

Both of us that posted our pictures have the AT with the spare.

 

[bael]

I wonder what tires these had and if they both had the spare optioned? I think someone said the all terrain was 80ish pounds so if that is a selected option it would reduce the available capacity.

I have off-road and no spare
1419 Capacity
GVWR 8532

 

[140 degrees]

I'd like to understand if the roof top racks are going to work for carrying my long sea kayaks. Could someone tell me how far it is from the front tow hooks to the front roof rail, and how far apart the rails can be mounted if they are on top of the cab? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dreamwater]

I'd like to understand if the roof top racks are going to work for carrying my long sea kayaks. Could someone tell me how far it is from the front tow hooks to the front roof rail, and how far apart the rails can be mounted if they are on top of the cab? Thanks in advance!

• Front of the the front tow hook to the front roof rail = 94 inches
• Rail distance front to back (center points) is 36 inches and doesn't appear moveable
• Rear bumper or tow hitch to the center of the rear roof rail is 85 inches

 

[TXRIV]

Received my Rivian Blue R1T yesterday, wow, it is truly amazing, loving it so far. Fit and finish solid, some minor gaps on black plastic panels between doors, but overall fabulous quality. One question, I can't get my contacts to download from my iphone to the Rivian phone interface. Phone is connected, but contacts don't show up, any ideas? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[Trandall]

Received my Rivian Blue R1T yesterday, wow, it is truly amazing, loving it so far. Fit and finish solid, some minor gaps on black plastic panels between doors, but overall fabulous quality. One question, I can't get my contacts to download from my iphone to the Rivian phone interface. Phone is connected, but contacts don't show up, any ideas? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Have you considered using a roladex?

Sorry, not helpful but this is what popped into my brain.

 

[AllInev]

I have the off-road package, 20" AT tires w/spare

So...
R1 with "Reinforced Underbody Shield" weight limit is 1324 lbs
R1 without "Reinforced Underbody Shield" weight limit is 1464 lbs

Assuming these are both R1T LE, do we conclude the weight of the "Reinforced Underbody Shield" is 1464-1324=140? Or do we need to get more details about these two vehicles? Only other sig diff I can think of is the spare wheel/tire? What else?

 

[nc10]

Only other sig diff I can think of is the spare wheel/tire? What else?

Camp kitchen? Tunnel slide? Differences between wheel size? All are more or less permanent, so might be counted? All the LE’s include the powered tonneau, but it prob counts also. Keep thinking about the 1760 lb number mentioned in reviews a few months ago.

I’ve seen 4 numbers, 1324, 1419, 1464, 1760. 1760 was from car and driver I believe. I’d guess 1760 is for a base model w no options

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