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Rivdog
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Hodags's post
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R2 order timeline data point: VIN assigned in "Steps" stage
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Another note to those who haven't gone through the "steps" at Rivian before, from my experience they start to bug you to finish...
Saturday at 10:42 PM
Rivdog
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Jim G's post
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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I agree - there are benefits to both. I'd love to coast on a wide open hightway or know that when I shut off cruise control that I...
Saturday at 1:26 PM
Rivdog
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Not possible to turn off 1 pedal driving?
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Almost everyone says you’ll get used to it, and that’s true to an extent, but I’m not sure you’ll ever like it. I strongly dislike 1...
Saturday at 1:25 PM
Rivdog
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LivingInKaos's post
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WTF Order Date Changed
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Order position does not matter. There are many of us that ordered ahead of the 10am launch that still haven't been invited. Not to...
Friday at 9:52 PM
Rivdog
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WTF Order Date Changed
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Of all the complaints I’ve heard on this forum over almost 4 years, this is probably the most ridiculous.
Friday at 6:54 PM
Rivdog
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lefkonj's post
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WTF Order Date Changed
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With people cancelling because it doesn't have AM radio you should be fine.....
Friday at 6:53 PM
Rivdog
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ndmiller's post
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WTF Order Date Changed
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What does it matter?
Friday at 6:53 PM
Rivdog
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Nixapatfan's post
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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His answers seem a little disingenuous here, there is no way he doesn't know repair costs are very high for this class of vehicle. If...
Friday at 7:57 AM
Rivdog
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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RJ can’t place the blame on inexperienced/mom and pop body shops. Rivian won’t sell parts to anyone other than a Rivian-certified repair...
Friday at 5:46 AM
Rivdog
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CrazyOne's post
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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I disagree. So, if I have to replace all glass, all dampers and two mirrors on R1T, it adds up to $10000 - two mirrors $18800 - 4...
Friday at 5:39 AM
Rivdog
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TexasBob's post
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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And... the $5,000 for my wife breaking the side mirror against the garage door... feeling like RJ is not getting the full story from his...
Friday at 5:39 AM
Rivdog
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-rivian-fender-bender-cost-42000-its-ceo-says-that-should-never-happen TLDR: They initially did not...
Friday at 5:37 AM
Rivdog
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Sojhinn's post
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R2 Orders / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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Good enough? Not a single time did I reference my company or what I do. Been an honest member on these forums and being called out like...
Tuesday at 1:21 PM
Rivdog
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bentsauce's post
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R2 Orders / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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Is your order really in or are you just trying to drive more traffic to your site? Maybe you can post an email confirmation?
Tuesday at 1:21 PM
Rivdog
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Laserboy1054's post
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Override open door interlock?
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I did find an old thread that dealt with this, but I wonder if perhaps something has changed: today, I really needed to move my R1T...
Jun 5, 2026
Rivdog
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Treehouse RTT Rooftop Tent spotted on R2
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All depends on price. It’s a very competitive market right now.
Jun 5, 2026
Rivdog
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dleepnw's post
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Treehouse RTT Rooftop Tent spotted on R2
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Wow, someone's snooping around. Nice work!
Jun 5, 2026
Rivdog
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Virtio's post
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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It would be nice if it had a strap attached to the underside to help pull it down. Had one on my 2003 4Runner and it was handy. The...
Jun 4, 2026
Rivdog
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CharonPDX's post
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500-800 miles from Service Center......from those with Rivian experience....how risky will this be?
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They do also have mobile service that can perform many fixes.
May 30, 2026
Rivdog
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RandomMcRandomFace's post
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Foamy Memory Foam Mattress for R2 by HEST | Sleep System Setup
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Price? The site only shows me a payment plan . . .
May 25, 2026
Rivdog
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R1S vs R2 = Tier 1 Luxury vs Entry Level EV?
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The R2 will be nicer than the Mach E but not as nice as the R1. I don’t consider the R1 luxury though, more of a premium level. My...
May 25, 2026
Rivdog
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Yamazaki's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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Agreed. Speaking from experience, dirt/dust can really block off visibility... This includes rear facing cameras. The rear wiper is what...
May 25, 2026
Rivdog
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Nixapatfan's post
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Frozen R2 shows rear wiper in "Up" position for ice / snow conditions (built-in heater at work)
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All the people saying they don't need a rear wiper probably aren't driving in really dusty areas or on salted streets in snowy places. A...
May 25, 2026
Rivdog
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Jeremy3292's post
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We will know our R2 delivery by the end of June.
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They have no idea until they allow orders to come in. Reservations mean nothing as far as a predictor of actual orders. Classic sales...
May 20, 2026
Rivdog
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Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?
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I’m casting my vote for AI Wyclef Jean.
May 17, 2026
Rivdog
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RexRemus's post
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Does anyone else absolutely hate the Rivian Assistant voice?
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Maybe I'm too Midwestern, but I've spent the majority of my life working at major silicon valley companies and I can't get over how...
May 17, 2026
Rivdog
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Rivian Roamer's post
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What’s Coming in 2026.15 Update, Including Rivian Assistant
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Someone says this every update, there is no indication that it's paused. The deployment is NOT constant. They complete waves, generally...
May 14, 2026
Rivdog
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Nixapatfan's post
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33%
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It's feels that way due to accuracy of range especially on LFP vehicles some vehicles just aren't that predictable and the huge...
May 9, 2026
Rivdog
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zefram47's post
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Can you guess the forum member this one belongs to?
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This is actually at the RIvian Space downtown rather than the service center.
May 5, 2026
Rivdog
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McLovin's post
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Can you guess the forum member this one belongs to?
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If I’m not mistaken, this is the guy who had a thread here a couple weeks ago complaining about service. I think the thread was titled...
May 5, 2026
Rivdog
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VSG's post
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Can you guess the forum member this one belongs to?
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I don't know who owns that, but I'm pretty sure the license plate holder looks like this:
May 5, 2026
Rivdog
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Oldsmobile_Mike's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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A joke that you have to explain isn't nearly so funny, but please tell us you get why this is hilarious, right? 🤣
Apr 28, 2026
Rivdog
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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First thing I think of is our 2014 BMW i3 with its carbon fiber roof failing and peeling due to UV exposure.
Apr 28, 2026
Rivdog
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mkhuffman's post
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Symphonic Carbon Fiber Roof for Rivian R1T -- by EV Smart Truck
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I am very interested in this idea. Rivian years ago said it would provide a removable roof option. A retrofit that does that would be...
Apr 28, 2026
Rivdog
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Dark-Fx's post
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R1 and R2 crossbars not compatible (don't fit) - now officially confirmed by Rivian
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Personally I think the weird part is that they can go several inches wider than needed for over the R1T Bed.
Apr 27, 2026
Rivdog
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racekarl's post
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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That was my question reading this as well. A particularly laughable conclusion in light of the other big thread here about the lawsuits...
Apr 22, 2026
Rivdog
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Dark-Fx's post
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BMW and Mercedes pulling back on Level 3 autonomy
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Proved Tesla right about what exactly? Tesla is the one using inaccurate and leading terms to describe the capability of their driver...
Apr 22, 2026
Rivdog
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Riviot's post
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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Send me one and let's find out! I really want to test it now, I thought I saw pics of different plugs, but now I can't find any on eBay...
Apr 19, 2026
Rivdog
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renderpaz's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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Yes, I'm sure Rivian will regret not spending the money on development and parts for a feature only 1% of buyers would even be aware of...
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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godfodder0901's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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Torque News is complete garbage and always has been. It's like the National Enquirer of the automotive world.
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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R1Thor's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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Lockers aren't necessary. And they're moreso unnecessary when you take actual classes from people who know what they're doing, who can...
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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racekarl's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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That article is pure clickbait slop. The author did no original research or have any first hand experience and instead bases his entire...
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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iamnid's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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The R1 also does not include lockers. Why would we expect the cheaper model to come with them? I agree they'd be great to have - on R1...
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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usulio's post
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R2 has no rear locker?
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Pretty sure R2 was never supposed to have a rear locker in the first place.
Apr 12, 2026
Rivdog
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mkhuffman's post
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NACS To CCS1 Adapter Compatible Tesla Superchargers for $2.99 ($3)
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It's one thing to get a great discount on toilet paper, and yet another on a device that could melt your charging port or burn your...
Apr 10, 2026
Rivdog
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beatle's post
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NACS To CCS1 Adapter Compatible Tesla Superchargers for $2.99 ($3)
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I hope this isn't a fire sale.
Apr 10, 2026
Rivdog
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SwampNut's post
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Model Y mattress fits pretty perfect in R2 cargo area (photos)
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What makes you believe that? Also, what percentage of people even KNOW what airing down is, much less, do it. How many Subarus and...
Apr 10, 2026
Rivdog
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SwampNut's post
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Model Y mattress fits pretty perfect in R2 cargo area (photos)
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I’ve heard that using Tesla parts in your Rivian voids the warranty.
Apr 10, 2026
Rivdog
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EV-overland's post
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Model Y mattress fits pretty perfect in R2 cargo area (photos)
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The great team at the Venice event let me test my Model Y mattress and it fit pretty perfectly in the R2. Even the staff was impressed...
Apr 10, 2026
Rivdog
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Goose's post
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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I'm the opposite from most of you here. I think Rivian should take full responsibility and bend over backwards to make this situation...
Apr 8, 2026
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