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John G.
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2,115 Mile Camping & Towing Travel Trailer through California & Oregon
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We just completed a 2,115-mile camping trip up the California/Oregon coast in our R1S towing a 5500-6000 lb. Sonic travel trailer. It...
Yesterday at 4:53 PM
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LivingInKaos's post
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“100k milestone” Yes and we are not looking back!!
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You must have missed your vehicles actual 100k mile? Your trip meter would have been zero at delivery, but the vehicle would have had...
Sunday at 11:08 AM
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ARTNBLUE's post
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“100k milestone” Yes and we are not looking back!!
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JULY 21 st of 2022 OUR LIVES WERE CHANGED WITH THE DELIVERY OF ARTNBLUE. 100,000miles looks different in this EV. Yes with all...
Sunday at 11:06 AM
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Dark-Fx's post
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R2 12V Battery Location - Photo
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Haven't seen anyone post about this yet. The R2 has the 12V battery mounted under the rear passenger seat. The seat is really easy to...
Sunday at 10:56 AM
John G.
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Zoidz's post
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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Studebaker had it right many years ago.
Saturday at 9:09 PM
John G.
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AlanR2's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I drove the R2 two weeks ago at Rocklin Service Center in California and again on Thursday at the Reno-Sparks Service Center in Nevada...
Jul 12, 2026
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rvnxyz001's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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It's interesting that for some, the same temperature feels okay, while for others it's too hot and the AC can't keep up. For others, the...
Jul 12, 2026
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jhlf30's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Drove a White R2 in Gaithersburg, MD. I have a Tesla Model 3P so its not apples to apples, but in short, loved the R2 and i’ll be...
Jul 12, 2026
John G.
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Jabbahop's post
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First 24 Hours with R2 - impressions, positives, nits
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We picked up our R2 in Clifton Park NY yesterday morning and drove it 2 1/2 hours back to Vermont. For context we have had an R1T Quad...
Jul 12, 2026
John G.
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ACDC's post
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3,000+ R2 production milestone (VIN 30xx assigned)
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3,000+ R2 produced! @RoadtripEV received a 30xx VIN:
Jul 11, 2026
John G.
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Katsudon's post
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Custom R1T running support vehicle "Recharge Truck" by Rivian & Nike ACG
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https://www.motortrend.com/news/rivian-nike-acg-r1t-recharge-mobile-hydration-station Rivian and Nike ACG Teamed Up to Build a Custom...
Jul 11, 2026
John G.
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Timbuk2000's post
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First Arizona R2 delivery to a non employee (VIN #1003)
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I took delivery today of a Launch Edition R2 in Catalina Cove with 20” Wheels. VIN #1003. I made the reservation on March 7, 2024 and...
Jul 10, 2026
John G.
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SoCal Rob's post
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Still enjoying our Rivian after 3+ years
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Life has been really busy and I haven’t posted in a while. I just wanted to take a moment to say that I’m still really enjoying our...
Jul 10, 2026
John G.
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Husky's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Me too! I'm going to schedule another test drive (if that's allowed) and be sure to check a few things that have come up, like the seat...
Jul 10, 2026
John G.
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mclark2112's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I drove an R2 today at the King of Prussia space today. They have one inside the mall as well. Before my drive I sat in the one inside...
Jul 10, 2026
John G.
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aak7268's post
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Decided to skip the $650 ceramic option and add my own. Ammo's latest Reflex V just came out and at $250, plus an hour or so of labor...
Jul 8, 2026
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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Four years, four R1Ts: a bitter-sweet cautionary tale—especially for anyone considering a used Rivian, or any vehicle from the brand...
Jul 7, 2026
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Budman's post
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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We picked up our R2 on Monday the 29 from the Minneapolis service center...
Jul 6, 2026
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riverie's post
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Erie, PA to NJ shore and a scenic diversion
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My wife and I recently took Edison, our 2025 R1S Trimotor, on a coast to coast round trip with a short stop at the Grand Canyon. We...
Jul 6, 2026
John G.
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HAL9000's post
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Stealth PPF - Launch Green
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My R2 has Stealth PPF; no surface was left behind, with Stealth on the main body and clear on every dark surface. Launch Green. (My...
Jul 5, 2026
John G.
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SANZC02's post
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Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features
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Never been a fan of class action lawsuits, members get pennies and law firms rake in the cash. I won’t be joining, I purchased my...
Jul 4, 2026
John G.
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Purchasing advice - Gen 1 vs Gen 2
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Thanks @abs350 ! Here are a few pics of the Trans Am. Restored 1977 with an LS swap that I completed about 7 years back (CA smog legal...
Jul 3, 2026
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Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026
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Rivian Releases Q2 2026 Production and Delivery Figures, Raises Full Year Delivery Outlook and Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026...
Jul 2, 2026
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rvnxyz001's post
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R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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Here is the video where they talk about this part
Jul 1, 2026
John G.
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ACDC's post
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾
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Pet Mode coming for R2 in the next OTA confirms Wassym.
Jun 29, 2026
John G.
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Budman's post
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Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588.
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Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. About those hatch buttons….. we really struggled with the back...
Jun 29, 2026
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R2 Driving Dynamics
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Here’s a fun comparison to the 4runner and the model Y
Jun 29, 2026
John G.
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Great Gatsby's post
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R2 Driving Dynamics
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We owned a Mach-E and the R2 is similar but in terms of downright sportiness? The Mach-E has it beat. Handling is better in the Mach-E...
Jun 29, 2026
John G.
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rbdavis808's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Our test drive yesterday was a smashing success: my wife decided that (i) she can live with enforced OPD and (ii) she's down with Forest...
Jun 28, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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If the sun burns out, what we drive won't matter but what we breath everyday now does to many of us. Many would say I'm a hypocrite...
Jun 27, 2026
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Dark-Fx's post
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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My Sierra EV's lifetime (14,6k miles) efficiency is 1.2 mi/kwh :(
Jun 27, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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I'm a long time car enthusiast, was a casual skeptic initially—when the Tesla Roadster was seen as a garage experiment with dozens of...
Jun 27, 2026
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Anyone have R2 highway driving range to share? (I'm sure the color you picked looks great)
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I want to put together the proper reply here, but I just have to say THIS IS AN AWESOME THREAD!… it has literally EVERYTHING. We’ve...
Jun 27, 2026
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Maybe we can start a thread on the early problems cropping up (which is inevitable)? Just saw this on FB: Needing a flatbed on the...
Jun 26, 2026
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Mos Eisley's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Well, glad you dodged that bullet!
Jun 24, 2026
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kanundrum's post
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James May Drives a R1T Quad Across Virginia
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its Finally here after meeting him and talking with him about Rivian at his Gin Signing
Jun 24, 2026
John G.
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Rivians have poor quality?
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I agree with your assessment except I am not as bothered by the software bugs. I think different builds with slightly different hardware...
Jun 24, 2026
John G.
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Rivians have poor quality?
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Agreed, @BCondrey! Service is a very complex system, with lots of moving parts. "Service is great" and "Service sucks" have one thing...
Jun 24, 2026
John G.
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Rivians have poor quality?
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So….. You're still on the forum just to shit on Rivian after getting rid of yours? Meanines on here because you're just trolling...
Jun 24, 2026
John G.
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Mos Eisley's post
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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From the Rivian Facepalm page today.
Jun 23, 2026
John G.
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Great Gatsby's post
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Got my R2 delivery date
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Either way, congrats!
Jun 23, 2026
John G.
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Got my R2 delivery date
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I can’t believe I get it this month. After waiting 3 years for my R1S I was prepared to be patient but now I get it before the end of...
Jun 23, 2026
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Any Audi drivers out here?
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I traded my '17 Q7 for a '24 R1T. One of the worst trades I've ever made. Q7 was a flood damage vehicle and wasn't in the shop as...
Jun 23, 2026
John G.
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SwampNut's post
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Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?
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Speaking of users and software testing, you usually can't pre-assess the creative ways users will seemingly on purpose seek to destroy...
Jun 21, 2026
John G.
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rogersmj's post
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Indianapolis to Maine road trip (via Philly and Boston) - 2200 miles
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Our family of 4 took a road trip from our Indianapolis area home to coastal Maine (by way of Philadelphia and Boston for an American...
Jun 17, 2026
John G.
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Dave Cundiff's post
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Early adopters who gave up on Rivian, RJ hopes you give Rivian another try
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Portland (Oregon) is the same for routine appointments. What keeps me calm is the knowledge that if it involved safety or potential...
Jun 16, 2026
John G.
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Mos Eisley's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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OK - here're my thoughts after spending a little more than an hour in the R2 playing with the tech, poking and prodding. This was not a...
Jun 16, 2026
John G.
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Kunzene's post
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Rivian Community ❤️
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Last Friday I found myself having to leave my truck at the Nashville airport at less than 10% charge. Due to a problem with my wife’s...
Jun 16, 2026
John G.
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Zeba's post
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No real AM or FM radio in the R2
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This is getting very close to being a deal breaker for me no matter how much I otherwise love the R2. Although I live in the middle of...
Jun 16, 2026
John G.
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Great Gatsby's post
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Interior Color Question for any Rivian Owners
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I wouldn't worry about it. They are both easy to clean. IMO - the "white" interior looks cleaner than the darker one. It is not white...
Jun 15, 2026
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