Rivian actually seems to refuse issuing a tongue weight rating for the R2. I could only get them to say they recommend a 10% tongue weight from an attached trailer.
The one time I towed my camper with my R2, it suggested the camper weight was 4000 lbs, but I measured around 800 lbs tongue...
My swim gear has a spot for a key card/ID. Works well enough. The wrist band works, but IMO it wasn't a great solution for surfing since it could come unclipped somewhat easy and my first one eventually broke just sitting around.
I recently sold my R1T to GOAT. They are planning on releasing a bunch of new products for the R1T. First one is probably going to be this Molle panel that's set up for the Milwaukee packout system.
I think they are planning on doing them for other vehicle brands too, maybe something for...
I think the idea that VW wouldn't buy Rivian because it would be redundant is a little short sighted. They've said most of their reservations for the Scouts are the range extended one. Something Rivian has said they would never make. They also delayed the BEV versions, and I wouldn't be...
It's part of the system for driver entry. I have mine slightly relocated (and pointing up instead of out) and don't think it's negatively affected my access (but hard to know some times).