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JacobAZ
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AC/Heat Foot Vents - won't stay on
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Yes by design. The floor vents for air conditioning default to close when car turned off. Same with rear air vents default to close...
Yesterday at 8:04 PM
JacobAZ
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Where does it get speed limits?
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It's in the map data. Does not actually read speed signs. For example, the speed limit on 260 going into Payson AZ was 45. They...
Yesterday at 7:30 PM
JacobAZ
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Arizona - Gen 2 Quad Registration Pain and R2 Invite
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Yes, AZ new vehicle registration is expensive ... based on MSRP as others have stated, then goes down a % each following year. However...
Wednesday at 11:17 AM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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Correct that the 30 amp outlets on portable batteries are TT-30 and Rivian mobile charger needs a TT30 adaptor and a neutral ground...
Wednesday at 11:07 AM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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Another of the great mysteries of life. I vote for magic.
Tuesday at 4:32 PM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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The Rivian mobile charger does work with a neutral grounding plug In a Jackery battery and many others. For the battery to work with a...
Tuesday at 4:02 PM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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Tuesday at 3:47 PM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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Lets stop speculating ... Real world experience ... Most of the larger portable batteries 3kwh - 3.6 kw have a 30 amp 120 volt outlet...
Tuesday at 3:13 PM
JacobAZ
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Charging w/portable battery?
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Yes I have. I have a Jackery 3kw battery. mostly use to power the freezer so it does not need to stay in the truck while camping. But...
Tuesday at 2:44 PM
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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Man... You are.. Wow.... AI? Are you serious? I work for the Air Force - we have several software development and maintenance contracts...
Tuesday at 7:35 AM
JacobAZ
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It takes time but... Here, we were breaking the mold. What you brought up is one reason contractors have historically done the coding...
Tuesday at 7:35 AM
JacobAZ
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~10% drain in <48 hours on camp mode
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I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to reduce drain. A lot is still a mystery. However, turns out the biggest culprit is...
Monday at 9:19 PM
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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Bro just stop. You have no idea what you're talking about.
Sunday at 7:30 AM
JacobAZ
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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Reasonable question. Only Rivian knows for sure. However, high probability it's not something that be activated. Although the software...
Sunday at 7:27 AM
JacobAZ
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What’s your tire PSI?
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47 - 52 PSI. Altitude and definition of "Cold" make a difference. We have two houses, only 160 miles apart driving, but over a mile...
Saturday at 5:10 PM
JacobAZ
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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The correct question, is it hard to develop and maintain complex software that must run on multiple versions of hardware/OS and always...
Saturday at 4:47 PM
JacobAZ
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Those of you with Forest Green R1's
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Love the forest green .... over a year old. Lots of people comment they love the color. We live in a national forest, so it blends in...
Jun 19, 2026
JacobAZ
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Using the Rivian portable charger with a generator
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Correct, need a neutral bonding plug. About $8 on Amazon. You plug it into an empty receptacle on the generator. Batteries and...
Jun 13, 2026
JacobAZ
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Unplugging for Thunderstorms & Lightning?
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I have a whole home surge protector, designed to protect from lightning strikes to the connecting utility lines. It goes in the...
Jun 8, 2026
JacobAZ
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Rivian Assistant can properly pronounce Spanish names!
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Living in Arizona, her Spanish street names could use a lot of improvement. But she does give us a laugh. Sounds like she uses...
Jun 7, 2026
JacobAZ
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R2 as our only car
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These days charging is not an issue except in really remote areas, mostly the mountain west. When you get your L2 installed, round...
Jun 2, 2026
JacobAZ
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Two drivers: Rivian picks wrong phone
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Its confusing. There are two separate processes. PAK is the first phone the R1 detects, which sets the driver seat setting, mirrors...
May 31, 2026
JacobAZ
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Rivian on Wifi network
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The WIFI and Bluetooth components in gen 2 are from Murata and are the default device name that shows on a network, Rivian does not...
May 26, 2026
JacobAZ
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Rivian on Wifi network
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Gen 1 shows as U-box AG. They provided the Wifi and Bluetooth components to Rivian in Gen 1. Rivian changed for Gen 2 and is supplied...
May 26, 2026
JacobAZ
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Excessive battery drain during transit
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The R1 is never off. Assuming you left it as if you had it parked at home, it could be doing lots of stuff in transit. HVAC may be...
May 22, 2026
JacobAZ
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Questions for people who have switched from Tesla to Rivian [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS]
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When it comes to software, overall Tesla is well ahead of Rivian, as it should be.... Tesla had a 8 year head start. Rivian is...
May 20, 2026
JacobAZ
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Hot charger.
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Your setup looks fine. As another person said, supporting the Tesla charger would be good to keep pigtail from coming loose (although...
May 19, 2026
JacobAZ
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Odd/new regen & reversing behavior
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I have similar results when backing up ... if at VERY slow speed backing up and I lift my foot off the go peddle too far, to quickly I...
May 19, 2026
JacobAZ
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Hot charger.
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Heat in electrical circuits is the result of resistance. The hottest point will always be the point of highest resistance. So if the...
May 19, 2026
JacobAZ
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2026 R1S Dual Max - 9 month efficiency
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Nice, Keep in mind on this screen, Rivian includes KWH used while parked over night (sleeping) during the trip (Total KWh used from...
May 18, 2026
JacobAZ
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Rivian Assistant Update - AC bug introduced
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Works on my Gen 2 using the same words you used.
May 15, 2026
JacobAZ
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R2 will be my first EV, so what L2 charger should I get?
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I also recommend Emporia. My first charger, 12 years ago, was Clipper Creek (no frills, just charges, still working). Also have Autel...
May 15, 2026
JacobAZ
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ChargePoint in Rivian app
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I don't recall the specifics, but when I purchased the R1 and provided the credit card for charges, part of the process was to link...
May 2, 2026
JacobAZ
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Any good options to install tie down points in gear tunnel?
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A simple DIY solution is to use the same method the gear tunnel sleds are bolted in place. at each end of the tunnel there is a plastic...
May 2, 2026
JacobAZ
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Manually activate sleep mode
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Camp mode. Then select the option to turn everything off (screen, HVAC, etc). This is essentially same as sleep, it will used the same...
May 2, 2026
JacobAZ
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Vents blowing wrong temp of air
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I'll try to clarify ... The R1 can either warm or cool air (via the heat pump), but not do both at the same time. It can also bring air...
Apr 26, 2026
JacobAZ
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Vents blowing wrong temp of air
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The R1 uses a heat pump which can produce hot air or cold air, one or the other, but not both at the same time. The driver/passenger...
Apr 26, 2026
JacobAZ
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Don’t buy a Rivian and why?
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Yes some of us do. Although in my case we don't call it "Boondocks", we call it the Apache-Sitgreaves national forest. I can drive to...
Apr 24, 2026
JacobAZ
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Don’t buy a Rivian and why? SORRY!!!!
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To RivianFun ... Just my perspective, but the negative response you got was not because you voiced your opinion. Rather it's because...
Apr 23, 2026
JacobAZ
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Closing the tailgate - heavy & cumbersome
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A typical full size truck tailgate when opened extends about the length of the truck bed depth (20 - 24"). However R1T bed is short and...
Apr 20, 2026
JacobAZ
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Rivian if you're listening… YouTube Music natively
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Although Rivian vehicles are capable of connecting to cell network, Rivian is not a cell carrier. ATT provides the cell access to...
Apr 20, 2026
JacobAZ
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First newb questions- running boards and powering off
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When on the ferry I think you are describing camping mode. There are a number of variables you can set within camping mode ... Camping...
Apr 15, 2026
JacobAZ
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Is this normal height level after update with kneel mode
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Looks like the new normal compared to mine. Its noticeably lower. Top of front tire is about even with outer edge of the fender, maybe...
Apr 15, 2026
JacobAZ
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30 amp campground charging question
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Same here. To separate I unplug from power source then use a large flat head screwdriver to pry the adapter from the plug on the...
Apr 3, 2026
JacobAZ
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iKamper RTT over R1T Bed -- how do you tighten the front mounts? SOLVED: HEX Sockets
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In the end, I purchased a 12", 5mm (I think that's the size) hex wrench and cut it down to about 10". Long enough but not too long to...
Mar 28, 2026
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