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12 Volt Demons Caught Up With The Count
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I imagine The Count has much higher "vampire" drain than the rest of us. I second UnsungZero's comment. I recommend The Count start...
Yesterday at 9:32 AM
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How to get the Rivian app?
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I'm still seeing it in the Play Store. Here's a browser link Rivian App.
May 29, 2026
Aardvark
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Please let Rivian Assistant be Gary
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Celebrity Jeopardy...a classic.
May 22, 2026
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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It's a car? It's a plane? It's a boat? No, it's a jail cell. And, that's Biff, your new BFF. Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk...
May 20, 2026
Aardvark
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Please let Rivian Assistant be Gary
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Sean Connery.
May 20, 2026
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Rivian took over my Tesla Supercharging session and charged me more than double?
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I encountered a similar problem at the Raton, NM supercharger in March. Initiated the charge using the Tesla app, plugged in but Tesla...
May 18, 2026
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Rivian Assistant Not Working - Not responding to commands after "Hey Rivian"
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Did you go through the initialization steps in Settings after installing? I had a similar issue until I read the instructions in the...
May 17, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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RIVIAN ASSISTANT SOFTWARE UPDA
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"Hey, Rivian, can you stop people from complaining about everything?"
May 14, 2026
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cohall's post
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Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June
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pdawg612 is not somebody that I would be friends with. Also, the June configuration timeline has been official since the big "reveal"...
May 14, 2026
Aardvark
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Rivian took over my Tesla Supercharging session and charged me more than double?
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You don't specifically say it in your post, so for clarification, did you press the "Start Charging" button in the Tesla app after...
May 13, 2026
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Can’t send planned trip to car?
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For what it's worth, I tested sending a planned route from Google Maps, and this is still working. Of course you'll have to start over...
May 9, 2026
Aardvark
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Can’t send planned trip to car?
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I just tried this after verifying the car is awake and am getting the same error. This function has worked for me in the past so this...
May 9, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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I second any recommendation for Grizzl-e products - I finally upgraded from using a portable charger in my garage to their 40-amp unit...
Apr 29, 2026
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Are There Alternatives to Rivian Level2 Charger?
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Here's a good place to start. EVSE review. I've been using a basic $320 Grizzl-e for 5 years and it's been an excellent, reliable...
Apr 29, 2026
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Apparently it is possible to keep the wheel retracted when lifting the vehicle.
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Well, the passengers I have in my frunk aren't the blowup kind.
Apr 24, 2026
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Rivian supplied adapter for RAN NACS -> CCS1 check
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NACS plugs all have a separate sign on the sign post that state it.
Apr 21, 2026
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Rivian supplied adapter for RAN NACS -> CCS1 check
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I have not yet been to a RAN with NACS plugs. Are the stalls marked so you can tell the type of plug as you pull in?
Apr 20, 2026
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KEY Fob Issues - Will Unlock / Lock but Not Open Truck or Hood - R1S Gen 1
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I have a set of new Panasonic 2450 batteries in it - they all show green if i try each one - the older battery shows yellow. I was...
Apr 20, 2026
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KEY Fob Issues - Will Unlock / Lock but Not Open Truck or Hood - R1S Gen 1
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This is a long shot, but I've had the fob show up with a good battery in the keys page, but the battery was actually almost drained. You...
Apr 20, 2026
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Half Moon Grey R2 Spotted
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My toast was a little off this morning, do you see anything odd?
Apr 19, 2026
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It's witchcraft, I tells ya!
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My R1T was in for servicing this week (and a fine job they did!). I was offered a 2023 Nissan Leaf as alternative transportation...
Apr 17, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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I love my Tesla Y Performance. The FSD is what I use 90% of the time and going to an EV was an epiphany. Literally felt like time travel...
Apr 15, 2026
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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strange place to mount a butt plug.
Apr 13, 2026
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Marathoning in our Dual Performance Max R1S: 360+mi Single Charge Range
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If "without stopping" means no stops charging or otherwise, a tip of my fedora to your bladder capacity. 😀
Apr 7, 2026
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lost small snake in seat back
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As a ball python owner, I sympathize. Those things find hidey-holes you can't imagine existing. Honestly, even if you get the seat...
Apr 5, 2026
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lost small snake in seat back
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Sorry... the only thing I could think of...
Apr 5, 2026
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lost small snake in seat back
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You might not get an answer until Monday, but what about contacting the National Zoo or local animal control for suggestions on luring...
Apr 4, 2026
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Wassym/RivianTrackr Confirms Employees Getting R2 in April
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Is rivian hiring right now?
Apr 2, 2026
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Wassym/RivianTrackr Confirms Employees Getting R2 in April
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This was posted to X by Wassym of Rivian and reposted by RivianTrackr: Rivian employees getting R2’s in April. Customers more than...
Apr 2, 2026
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Rivian Roamer Plus and 12V Battery Health
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Thanks for the reply! I understand the issues with predictive analysis. Your concerns make sense.
Apr 1, 2026
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Rivian Roamer Plus and 12V Battery Health
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I am connecting through the OBDII port (2 amp trickle/desulfater) In a separate post from a few months ago I reported the significant...
Apr 1, 2026
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Rivian Roamer Plus and 12V Battery Health
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Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key
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I'm one week into a new subscription with Rivian Roamer Plus, primarily to monitor the status of my 12V battery. I'm on the original...
Apr 1, 2026
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Colorado Checking In
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I'm signed up for the R2 Block Party on Apr 17. Hope to see some of you up there.
Apr 1, 2026
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Michelin Defender road noise?
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I swapped the original 20" Pirellis for Michelin Defenders last month (Gen 1 quad R1S) at 42,000 miles. So far I am not experiencing the...
Apr 1, 2026
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Employees receiving R2 first. Does this forum have any Rivian employees? Will/Can they answer questions?
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99k problems, and a mile ain't one! Rivian employee here, you can tell by all the warnings they give me for posting IP and "protected...
Mar 27, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm now signed up with Rivian Roamer. It'll take a few charging cycles before it reports my battery health.
Mar 25, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Yes, I am still running on the original 12 volt system. Took delivery December 2022. Getting a bit nervous about it.
Mar 25, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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We had mobile service yesterday on our Oct 23 R1S and they surprised me by adding a preemptive 12V battery replacement. No mention of it...
Mar 25, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Mine is a 9/23 R1S. It had a dead battery replacement in 2024. Then in 2025 Rivian contacted me wanting to replace that battery. I told...
Mar 24, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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If you have Rivian Roamer Plus it'll show how often your vehicle was awake.
Mar 23, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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I use Home Assistant as the backbone of my smart home, so the Home Assistant integration for Rivian (Unofficial) is perfect for me. I...
Mar 23, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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Would not hurt to ask. The first replacement in January '25 was added to an existing appointment, when the appointment was confirmed. I...
Mar 23, 2026
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"Rivian has identified your R1 may be at risk of experiencing a 12-volt battery failure."
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I'm watching this thread as I'm on the original 12V battery in a Sep 2023 Gen 1 R1S (49,000 miles). I've been wondering when it's time...
Mar 23, 2026
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2027 R2 vs. Model Y - Pricing & Ranges Comparison
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Additionally… Dope: Rivian :cool: Broke: Tesla 🧟♂️
Mar 15, 2026
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Alexa - Not calling contacts anymore
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The reason Alexa is currently unavailable or malfunctioning in many Rivian vehicles is that Rivian is officially phasing out Amazon...
Mar 15, 2026
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Live from Rivian Roadshow - R2 in Borealis & First Look at Sleeping Mattress w/ Fold Down Rear Seats + V2L Adapter
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Yep. That's what I suspected.
Mar 14, 2026
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Live from Rivian Roadshow - R2 in Borealis & First Look at Sleeping Mattress w/ Fold Down Rear Seats + V2L Adapter
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A "deep in the weeds" question. Let's say one has invested a lot of money in 20" rims and snow tires for their Gen 1 R1S. Will these fit...
Mar 14, 2026
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