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shamoo
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Who HASN'T been invited to order with an early reservation?
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I reserved maybe day 2 or 3. Have an R1S already that I got with early pricing. Got the invite to order on 6/17. Reminder email on...
Thursday at 9:56 AM
shamoo
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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 curious what's driving the 4-hour drive time requirement. Is it range anxiety? Have you owned an EV before? For the average...
Tuesday at 12:40 PM
shamoo
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Towing efficiency increase if I don't plug in harness?
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Good info, thanks everyone. I drove 7 miles back to my friend's house to return the trailer and I did NOT plug in the harness...
Tuesday at 9:31 AM
shamoo
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Incoming text messages not showing up
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I totally forgot this is a feature now. But like OP, mine has never worked since the update a while back. And I've tried and looked...
Jun 22, 2026
shamoo
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Towing efficiency increase if I don't plug in harness?
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Towing, Trailering, Flat Tow, Hauling, Hitches
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This weekend I was towing a ~450 lb trailer with a ~310 lb dual-sport motorcycle. The Rivian estimated the trailer weight at about 500...
Jun 22, 2026
shamoo
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Changing homes - home location
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Wait, what? Who's going to turn on camp mode and car wash mode every time they park in their garage? Rivian has a specific setting for...
Jun 19, 2026
shamoo
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Compared to the R2, what makes the Scout a compelling alternative?
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Are you sure? The Traveler SUV should be approximately the same size as the R1S. In fact, most of it is because of that big spare tire...
Jun 18, 2026
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Compared to the R2, what makes the Scout a compelling alternative?
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Same reasoning for me. I've done multiple road trips in my R1T spanning more than 2500 miles per trip. It was painful charging. Pre...
Jun 18, 2026
shamoo
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Compared to the R2, what makes the Scout a compelling alternative?
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Maybe you're referring to one of my posts. I've said it a few times here. I love my Rivian R1S, and 99% of the time I have zero range...
Jun 17, 2026
shamoo
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Additional comfort
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You probably have to be more specific on what type of comfort (and where) you're looking for. Shoulder, lumbar, bolsters...
Jun 17, 2026
shamoo
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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I have a reservation and I got the email to order this morning. I have an R1S and I don't want to downsize at the moment. The size is...
Jun 17, 2026
shamoo
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Poll: How often do you use your frunk?
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Almost never. Outside of keeping some emergency items in there (and some toys for my son). With the 3rd row being folded down in the...
Jun 15, 2026
shamoo
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R3X cargo area extension patent
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The assumption is all R3Xs we've seen are pre-production/prototypes. A lot of things can change prior to going to market.
Jun 4, 2026
shamoo
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1EV R1600 Steel Wheels and BFG KO3 Tires on R1S
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Ah, just saw your post about your wheels. I'd recommend keeping your 22s. I have a spare set of 20" wheels with aggressive Mickey...
May 15, 2026
shamoo
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SOLD: 22” Sport Dark Wheels and Tires (Orange County)
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Great price, good luck with sale. Where in OC are you?
May 15, 2026
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Wheel Stud Replacement
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Alright - if anyone needs to know; My local tire shop went with a M14-1.50 Serrated Wheel Stud. They used the same stud that they had...
May 14, 2026
shamoo
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Audio splitter deep in infotainment?
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I think this is the one I used on both my Hondas and Tesla in the past. After that, you can use any amplifier. I used a Rockford...
May 14, 2026
shamoo
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Audio splitter deep in infotainment?
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I've been out of the car audio game for many years, but before I stopped working on that stuff, car infotainment systems were already...
May 14, 2026
shamoo
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Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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Sure, but I can almost guarantee you, Chevy is still getting a ton of telemetry from your vehicle. You may be preventing some general...
May 14, 2026
shamoo
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Need confirmation of 3rd party internet connectivity
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I didn’t read every post in the thread, but I wanted to chime in since I work in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, and have for 25+...
May 14, 2026
shamoo
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20" Inch
New tire coming - BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+.
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All good. I had uneven tread wear on this and an old Lexus a while back. Alignment was fine both times. I generally shy away from the...
May 11, 2026
shamoo
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20" Inch
New tire coming - BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+.
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Oops, didn't realize you weren't the original poster either. :p Didn't like the 22" Michelins? How come? I have them, and they're...
May 11, 2026
shamoo
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20" Inch
New tire coming - BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+.
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What's wrong with "boring pavement donuts" if that's what you need? If he wants something that looks cool, then come right out and say...
May 11, 2026
shamoo
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20" Inch
New tire coming - BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+.
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What's your end goal? You say you don't need a true AT, but you want something that looks aggressive? I would caution that if you're...
May 11, 2026
shamoo
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Friend bought ModelY after keeping R1S for a day, and after learning about R2
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A little negativity in here with words like “shortsighted” and “stubborn” being thrown around. Some people just like what they like...
May 11, 2026
shamoo
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20" Inch
Looking for aggressive all terrain tire options
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It has been maybe 1,000 miles since I had my Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts on and they did a wonderful job on the sand dunes. This...
May 4, 2026
shamoo
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Car & Driver - We Figured Out How to Trick a Rivian R1T into Carolina Squatting
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I did it side to side, inadvertently. I wanted to try leveling for the first time, and didn't realize how long it takes for it to...
Apr 23, 2026
shamoo
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Opinion on 20" tires for R1T
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Reading your post, I'm not sure you need an AT at all. Your gravel/dirt roads don't need an all terrain tire. A normal road tire is...
Apr 23, 2026
shamoo
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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Unpopular comment: The 22" tire (on an R1) is far from a low profile IMO. While it is mathematically lower than the 20", it is...
Apr 20, 2026
shamoo
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First newb questions- running boards and powering off
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I can't speak for the running boards, but one of the major benefits of an EV is most of them don't "turn off". You can sit in the...
Apr 15, 2026
shamoo
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20” quiet tire recs other than Defender and not lame looking?
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Quiet, smoother, not heavy, or inefficient means you're probably not going to get something that "looks cool". Looking cool generally...
Apr 14, 2026
shamoo
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Auto Cabin Ventilation starts at what temperature?
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Oh I know, of course. But its never come on when it is 73F outside. I regularly check my app and those days when the interior cabin is...
Apr 9, 2026
shamoo
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Auto Cabin Ventilation starts at what temperature?
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Oh, I didn't know that. I thought it existed forever.
Apr 8, 2026
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Auto Cabin Ventilation starts at what temperature?
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It's only been a thing since 2025.38.
Apr 8, 2026
shamoo
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Auto Cabin Ventilation starts at what temperature?
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A lot of folks say 125, but I've seen it activate at a few different temps. 128F and nothing happened Yesterday 108F and it turned on...
Apr 8, 2026
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Rivian provides defective tires and won’t replace them: don’t buy their spare!
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My point is that if you wait until after the warranty on something expires to check it, the seller is under no obligation to...
Apr 8, 2026
shamoo
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What Did You Expect To Use… But Actually Never Do?
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Expected to use, but rarely ever use: Frunk - I store some small things in there like hats and maybe a jacket. Most of the time I...
Apr 7, 2026
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Marathoning in our Dual Performance Max R1S: 360+mi Single Charge Range
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Completed a couple long drives through the I-5 corridor of CA this weekend. We made it door-to-door without stopping each time...
Apr 7, 2026
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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I just want to know what the heck is a bib?
Apr 1, 2026
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Worst truck ever. Bib fails and your done. No heat. No power just hours of beeping in a winter storm for 5 hrs.
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Fantastic post. I learned a lot.
Apr 1, 2026
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