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  1. s00nish Selling Skookum Racing Light Mounts

    Trigger has their Trigger 4Plus on sale for ~$235. (~$59 savings) Link to install on my R1 - Trigger 4Plus install – Skookum Racing
  2. Cybertruck climbing Devil's Hot Tub and Hells Revenge @ Moab

    can compete with a Subaru Legacy... Now if it could make it thru Mickey's Hot Tub that would be impressive...
  3. Undriveable at night in wet snow due to LED headlights not melting snow & ice

    From the numerous forum threads I have seen this issue is not unique to the Rivian R1.. The flat vertical surface of the R1 lights only make the problem worse. I do think there should be some requirements for auto manufactures to test for and have features to prevent... It is no fun, and...
  4. Undriveable at night in wet snow due to LED headlights not melting snow & ice

    yes, used nichrome wire. Laminated a pattern between two pieces of clear adhesive backed mylar. without some heat and vacuum I had air gaps around the wire. Manual layout and assembly were tricky. This also before I had the Trigger 4Plus controller. I may come back to working on this next. In...
  5. Undriveable at night in wet snow due to LED headlights not melting snow & ice

    My solution. Design and make mounts for LED pod lights. Picture from this morning's drive up to Crystal Mountain... Diode Dynamics SS3 LED pods Yellow combo (1) Grill Mounted Light Brackets for LED pods with Trigger 4Plus wireless controller | Rivian Forum - R1T R1S R2 News, Specs, Models, RIVN...
  6. VW Scout rendering (by 3rd party) has strong cues from the R1T...

    2025 VW Scout EV Truck Teaser Confirms Summer Release, Here’s a CGI to Go Along (msn.com) it is a rendering....
  7. Undriveable at night in wet snow due to LED headlights not melting snow & ice

    Yes looked these, heat strips mentioned in this thread, and coatings. RainX and others did not make a difference. I did prototype my own heaters using thin heater wire laminated between adhesive backed mylar, but this was before I added the Trigger4Plus wireless power controller. I may work on...
  8. Where is the 12 volts?

    Trigger 4plus has a trigger / switch wire you run to a switched 12v supply. In this case I followed @Riptonite example here and used 12v frunk power power outlet https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/fog-lights-installed-near-on-the-lower-grill-area.18468/post-399796
  9. Where is the 12 volts?

    couple of threads on here of folks adding 12v accessories and tapping into where the Frunk 12v was Zonehawk R1T Build & Accessories Install Walkthrough | Rivian Forum - R1T R1S R2 News, Specs, Models, RIVN Stock -- Rivianforums.com Tutorial / DIY Guide - Installing 12v Outlet in Frunk |...
  10. seeking T slot hardware for Rivian crossbars

    another option.. Amazon.com: T Slot Bolts for Thule, Yakima Roof Rack Cross Bars, Platform, Cargo Basket, Stainless Square T Track Bolt Adapter to Secure Bike/Ski/Kayak Rack, Solar Panel, Awning, M6x35mm, 4mm Thickness : Sports & Outdoors
  11. Undriveable at night in wet snow due to LED headlights not melting snow & ice

    Mounting a pair of these - Stage Series 3" SAE Yellow Sport LED Pod (pair) (diodedynamics.com) in the next week or so. Diode Dynamics tells me they run warn enough to prevent snow and ice build up. Going to use this to power and switch Trigger Controller 4 Plus | Trigger Wireless Accessory...
  12. Introducing RMaxx Running Boards & Rock Sliders for Rivian R1T / R1S from Team 1EV

    woo hoo... received email notification my R1T sliders are shipping!
  13. What do you want addressed in the next OTA update?

    Disable tailgate opening like you can with power tonneau cover in vehicle settings. So when you have hitch mounted bikes or the like you cant accidently drop the tailgate into whatever you have mounted and prevent damage...





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