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NY - Long Island - Is this totaled or Not?
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Well after several weeks the R1S is back and looks and drives like new. Impressed by the Rivian Certified body shop as all is working...
Friday at 6:47 AM
Budman
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Tire Swap to 22" Michelin Defender LT275/50r22
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Well, I've had three sets of Pirelli all seasons and have not detected any change in range between new and up to 35,000 miles. And I...
May 25, 2026
Budman
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Tire Swap to 22" Michelin Defender LT275/50r22
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Tell me more about how the satisfaction guarantee and return worked for you. I recently switched to the Defender tires and am also...
May 24, 2026
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SACDFJC's post
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Back in an R1T after a few years away...
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I picked up the R1T. Drove home with a BIG grin on my face. The difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 is noticeable to me. Much more...
May 23, 2026
Budman
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Pirelli Scorpion All Weather Zero HL – Steel Belt Slip at 24k Miles, Looking for Alternatives
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I've gotten 35k out of 3 sets of Pirelli all seasons. Just replaced tires again at 100,000 miles and went with Michelin 22" Defenders...
May 23, 2026
Budman
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Katsudon's post
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R2 VINs up to 503 (at least) now
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These photos were from yesterday's press conference at Normal plant and shows up to a 503 VIN for the R2 -- see the #'s at upper rear...
May 20, 2026
Budman
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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I do. I don't give a F about Gen3 with LiDAR. :) Zero factor in buying the R2 for me.
May 13, 2026
Budman
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R2 Heat Pump? Coming? Standard? Option?
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A heat pump should be more efficient but myself and others have not found any meaningful improvement with the Rivian implementation of it.
May 9, 2026
Budman
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R2 Heat Pump? Coming? Standard? Option?
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A heat pump might not be that big of deal. Gen 1 R1T did not have it, Gen 2 does. I’ve had both and have kept VERY careful track of my...
May 9, 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.
May 9, 2026
Budman
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12v battery issues and jumping it
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Yes it's possible if the batteries aren't completely toast. What I had to do was get the batteries up to about 6v by hooking up fully...
May 6, 2026
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C12farmer's post
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Story: Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Scaling for R2 and Beyond
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The most useful Rivian chargers I have used have all be in remote areas not served well by other operators, including Tesla. Yosemite...
May 6, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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I did it last spring. It's a very easy drive in a Rivian, even with all season tires. I did it "bottom to up" That is the direction I...
May 5, 2026
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RJ talks Q1 2026 results, R2, production capacity, federal loan on CNBC
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May 4, 2026
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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Shafer Trail is a "must do"! Number one reference is "Photographing the Southwest" by Laurent Martrés. Some regions and editions...
May 4, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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We happened to see a preproduction R2 on that road!
May 3, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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No rock sliders. Not much risk in that regard. I did pick up some minor scratches, maybe from trail side brush or from out tent...
May 3, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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No rock sliders. Not much risk in that regard. I did pick up some minor scratches, maybe from trail side brush or from out tent...
May 3, 2026
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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Check Plugshare for lodges in the area that have overnight L2 chargers. The one in Boulder is next to Hells Backbone Grill. NYT called...
May 3, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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I remember reading your post and it gave me confidence I could do it to. Good to know it can be done on tires like the Defenders.
May 3, 2026
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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Really nice write up and images! The drive to White Pocket is MUCH easier than a hike to the Wave. I've done both and White Pocket is...
May 3, 2026
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North OC to Big Sur Camping Road Trip
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Hey All, Just wanted to share my experience with a spring break camping trip to Big Sur from north Orange County. This was our first...
May 2, 2026
Budman
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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Thanks for the kind words. For us, the key enabler for this trip was the level 2 charging at Cliff Dwellers Resort in Marble Canyon...
May 2, 2026
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Trip Report: Minnesota to Utah & AZ National Monuments
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We are long time National Park visitors and hikers. Hit them all, some several times. For this 2 week trip we went much more off the...
May 1, 2026
Budman
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R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June
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I got a pair of the low rise version at REI recently. Worked great on a recent hiking trip.
Apr 30, 2026
Budman
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Looking for advice on Xcel Energy EV Accelerate options in Minnesota
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I’ve looked into these plans a bit. The peak rate is so high that even an occasional EV charge during peak times would blow up the...
Apr 30, 2026
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Getting remote - Escalante Grand Stair Case Trip With R1T
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Took the R1T on what has been an annual spring trip to the Utah desert. This was the one thing we did each year where I wasn’t sure an...
Apr 30, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Would it matter to you if you learned that the regulation is sensible and life-saving? TLDR these and similar "stupid" regulations saved...
Apr 30, 2026
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Updated 20" BFG T-T T/A tire - now "T/A+" 3PMSF?
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I have emails about to BFGoodrich for more info on this tire, hope they’ll answer me!
Apr 28, 2026
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Updated 20" BFG T-T T/A tire - now "T/A+" 3PMSF?
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TIre Rack is presenting 'T/A' and 'T/A+' as distinct offers, latter is tied to Rivian. "Trail-Terrain T/A+ is severe snow rated and...
Apr 28, 2026
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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TwilightAt the farm
Apr 26, 2026
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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On the beach at Pismo towing the Silver Surfer
Apr 25, 2026
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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Got to a few out of the way hiking trails in Bear’s Ears National Monument.
Apr 25, 2026
Budman
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Random Rivian Photos of the Day - Post Yours! 📸
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Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
Apr 24, 2026
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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FSD is is really cool, The fact that the tech is to the level to do the things it does is amazing. That said.. it's still a gimmick...
Apr 23, 2026
Budman
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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I believe the weak demand part. I keep asking friends and relatives about it and I’ve found only one person who really wants full self...
Apr 22, 2026
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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RJ said in recent interviews that L4 could take until the early 2030s which makes the concern some have of buying an R2 now a moot point...
Apr 22, 2026
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IONNA Experience
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State of Charge had a recent video, Ionna To Take Over And Upgrade Circle K's Expansive EV Charging Network , talking about the...
Apr 16, 2026
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IONNA Experience
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My first charge at an IONNA station and I must say this is the model of the future. 10 cents/kwh cheaper than Tesla and much and less...
Apr 16, 2026
Budman
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Glacier White R2 + Catalina Cove R2 in cloudy / overcast weather - photos
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These are the same two vehicles I saw in Colorado and Utah and posted separate threads about them. Same plate numbers. After seeing...
Apr 14, 2026
Budman
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Rivian R2 production coming to life on assembly line! (photo)
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I asked them specifically if they purchased those vehicles or if they were Rivian owned. They were Rivian owned (one was VIN 23, the...
Apr 13, 2026
Budman
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Rivian R2 production coming to life on assembly line! (photo)
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According to two Rivian employees I talked to driving two different R2s across CO and UT employee deliveries have not started yet. They...
Apr 13, 2026
Budman
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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Some videos did make Catalina Cove look bright. I was disappointed to see it in person that it was so dark. Almost black. Here is...
Apr 13, 2026
Budman
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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We saw another R2 today on the backroads of Moab. Same deal as the first one, Rivian owned test vehicle being driven back to California...
Apr 12, 2026
Budman
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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I was disappointed in the Catalina Cove. Very dark and muddy even in the sun.
Apr 12, 2026
Budman
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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Next to my Rivian Blue R1T in Edwards CO. The Catalina Cove is darker than I thought. The R2 is bigger than I imagined Rivian owned...
Apr 11, 2026
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Looks like quality of service in Montreal took a sharp dive.
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To reset a Rivian R1T powered tonneau cover, press the bed rail button three times quickly, then press and hold it until the cover...
Apr 10, 2026
Budman
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2027 Rivian R2 EPA Certification w/ specs (range, battery capacity, charging rate, efficiency etc.)
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Once again I find myself in agreement with forum member mkhuffman. Over the last 7 months and 10,000 miles less than 8% of my...
Apr 7, 2026
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Marathoning in our Dual Performance Max R1S: 360+mi Single Charge Range
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Completed a couple long drives through the I-5 corridor of CA this weekend. We made it door-to-door without stopping each time...
Apr 7, 2026
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Rivian emails employees about R2 Employee Delivery Program for Launch Editions
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The robots are not to be trusted
Apr 6, 2026
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