Recent content by Jack Smoke

I kept my previous daily driver, a regular cab-long bed Nissan Titan for long towing trips, yard work and hunting trips. I fit this statement by RCR‘s ”the Rivian is a truck for guys that already own a truck to do truck stuff” I can’t bring myself to throw mulch, deer or anything else that will...

$200/hr shop rates are becoming the norm. Here in Milwaukee I know of a motorcycle shop and a import auto shop that are $200, most of the others are in the $150 range

I like fishing more than most, but I’m never gonna spend $650 on a bed mounted rod holder.

Good. Another loss for the NIMBA crowd.

How about a one way rental minivan/suv? I’ve done that a few times when I’m flying out of ORD. Didn’t realize they had chargers in Long term parking. By all means, use them for the intended purpose. I’d try and find one under a streetlight and keep the GearGuard on. I would be checking GG...

I was being self deprecating, I know I’m a Rivian fanboy. I beg to disagree, a quad motor is new and compelling, An EV pick up a new configuration, that’s compelling. In an effort to not hijack the thread, an odd question I get asked at the end of my unsolicited sales pitch is “how much?” I...

Strangers who ask a question eventually ask if I work for for Rivian. My friends say I should work in sales for Rivian. I ask myself “am I as obnoxious as Tesla fanboys?” No, I tell myself, because Rivian is a better product and deserves my loyalty. Whereas Tesla is a tired design with a...

Honestly I kinda think it’s bad form to take up a charging spot for weeks. If you’re parking for that long you're going have a large bill regardless, why not take a car service? It’ll be the approximately the same price as your parking fee And would allow short term EV users more access. Just a...

I’m a bit verbose by nature, so, when I get asked “is that a Ford” I happily launch i to “no it’s a Rivian! Made in Illnios” I have a habit of talking about my R1T like it’s a child piano prodigy. Seriously, was at the Milwaukee auto show. Rivian could’ve asked me to man a booth at the show for...

That’s very nice. Well done sir

Not sure which direction you were coming from, but the new Costco in Verona has a ton of chargers. I haven’t used it yet, so no review from me

After reading the new rules, I still qualify for the credit even if I wait until 2023. Thankfully (I guess) Rivian took all the options off my configuration, so MSRP is under $80,000. Pre March order holder. Married filing jointly limit is 300,000

Depends on the date of BPA. Pre 8/16/2022 Yes you can file. BPA signed after 817/22 No At least that’s my understanding. I have questions as to what constitutes a BPA though

Man, Not sure what I can do in my situation. I signed my BPA December 11. Could’ve taken delivery on 12/29 but a work trip came up. I could’ve had my wife take “ delivery“ and leave it Normal until I got back. But, I called my accountant and he said as long as I signed my BPA in 2022, I was...

Thank you very much for the info. I haven’t used center stand on the 1200, only once with a F800, it wasn’t a great idea.. I’ll look into Bed Buddy.