Recent content by Crazychemist

Thanks for the feedback. I do love the truck and want to keep it or get a new R1T. My only hesitation with keeping the current R1T is its a Gen 1 and support is already reduced vs current models.

I have a 2024 R1T with 38,000 miles of the 45,000 allowed on my lease which still has 16 months left. I can buy out the lease or pay the overage for the miles driven @0.30/mile rate. If I keep driving at my current rate I will go over by about 23,000 miles or $7,000. If I buy out the lease...

I haven’t seen a thread on this topic but I do see many comments in other threads. Can someone explain to me what normal “drift” or “corrective angle” is normal when driving a rivian? I spent 2 trips and 2+ hours in Houston SC looking at alignment reports but continue to feel my truck not...

I have traded in two vehicles in the past year, one for my R1T. If you have 30 minutes to spare I would run to a car max or similar location for a competitive quote. Rivian offered $4-5K less than what we got at dealership.

I’ll add my experience, I drive about 70 miles a day and the portable wall charger with 14-50 plug is sufficient. I charge every other night and have not had to use a charge station since the at home install. The wall charger adds convenience but not $800 worth in my opinion.

Mobile detail recommendations I work in the northwest corner, just outside 610. Anyone know if a mobile car detailer/cleaner that is in the area? thank you

I am trying to lock the cable and I hear a click, lock the car and the cables are not locking in place. The small LEDs are not coming on either. Is there a trick?

So, am I the only one that was a bit upset when I went to turn a baseball game (specifically Astros game) on only to find out there is no AM radio? I know I can use iHeart radio and stream from my phone but if anyone has another suggestion through one of the built in apps, it would be appreciated.

I am planning to install 60 amp and associated wiring but installing plug and using rivian supplied charging cord. I will then install hardwired wall charger in the future. My main reason for waiting to install wall charger is I am waiting for a “smart” electric provider to offer better off...

Charging Outlet install costs and electrician recommendations I am in the Clear Lake/League City area and want to install a 14-30 outlet for charging. My garage is detached and has crawl space so it is a super simple and short electrical run. Weeks home service quotes >$1100 which seems...

Are the chargers at Rudy’s BBQ available to non-Tesla vehicles? They are not showing up in the Rivian app. Picking up my R1T Friday and still trying to determine charging strategy outside the home.

Park it outside in the sun with a as many fans blowing through it as possible. Edit - pour some high proof moonshine where you spilled it and it will help reduce evaporation time. (Not response for any damage to the interior).

What software are you using? Pretty cool data. When I completed my R1T test drive, I felt like an astronaut getting shot into the sky thinking I was pulling 6 gs. Only later, I was completely humbled and found out it was <1 g and gained a new respect for astronauts as well as racing drivers!!

Thank you. I will drive 70-80 miles per day 5x per week(400 mile/wk), so my estimate would be 800 kWh/week or 3440 kWh/month.

Just ordered my R1T. Any recommendations for or against a home electric plan/provider for Houston EV owners?