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My problem with this is apple reduces the quality of your audio unless you are using apple music and their ear buds. I was pretty... -
SwampNut replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.People posting in this thread who have not read the thread and saying things that have already been covered earlier in the thread does...
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SwampNut reacted to WoodChips's post in the thread Regenerative braking explained for “dummies”, me with
Haha.
His videos are always a good watch, as are a few others that handle odd technology. As far as the dummies part of your post. I don't... -
SwampNut replied to the thread Moving R1T a tiny amount to hook up trailer.Powerbrake it, which can be useful with ICE too. The rock and snow modes also soften the accelerator action a lot.
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SwampNut replied to the thread Regenerative braking explained for “dummies”, me.Motors are generators. Stop applying power, but keep it spinning, and it generates. Just that simple. Electricity becomes physical...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Does the Apple Music app have SharePlay?.Pretty sure it varies based on frequency or number of plays. Since I play Apple Music often on my HomePods and while working, I think I...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.This happens on my gen 1 if I walk around the back, but not if I walk around the front. Never happens in front, but about 30% if I walk...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Does the Apple Music app have SharePlay?.I don't think playing someone else's music would do any of that, only your all-time plays. My wife's eclectic stuff has never shown up...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Does the Apple Music app have SharePlay?.So they'd share FROM their phone TO your Rivian? Interesting, wonder if that could work. My algorithm can't possibly be made weirder...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Does the Apple Music app have SharePlay?.Who and why would you shareplay what's in your car? I used it once so the wife and I could listen to the same thing on a motorcycle ride.
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SwampNut replied to the thread Starlink for Overlanding Connectivity.Standby went to $10 a month or two ago and it’s 500 Mbps rated though we normally see 600-700. Limited video, fine for many other uses.
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.Nothing is a universal experience in a Rivian. Another reason why I recommend against them unless you need/want a truck that is an EV...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.So your fob, the app on the phone, and maybe app on a watch ALL fail? I mean yeah, that's how everything would have to work; the...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.Oh, it's also VERY important to separate the second gen, UWB unlock, from the first-gen Bluetooth systems. UWB is vastly more advanced...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.Most modern key fobs have two modes; touchless unlock, and pushbutton unlock. I have NEVER had a delay on the button. I don't actually...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.Once again, Rivian is so damn random, and you never know what you will get from one vehicle to another. I use my Watch regularly for...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.There are multiple ways to assure INSTANT entry into the car before you arrive at it. Even a perfectly-functioning card is NOT the way...
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.Yes, we all know 20 workarounds for Rivians stupidity on many things. That’s why I also added CarPlay and Comma. So it can drive while I...
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.We need to stop dumbing down everything to make up for stupidity and junk Chinesium products. I'v run into this of course, and I send...
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Typical Apple to force me to buy an adapter to charge my iPhone over NACS
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SwampNut reacted to Jeremy3292's post in the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2? with Haha.
That you can charge with faster than USB-C with the outlet in the cargo area lol. 100W if you want. Or 200W. Or 300W. Hell even 1900W! Haha
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.Yes, the R2 that stupidly still has low-spec USB ports.
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.You mean, the outlet in the bed of my truck? I already use a 12v to USB 140w adapter in the dash. It's still stupid that this is...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Loaner vehicle audio volume was at max — anyone else experience this?.I do a factory reset when I pick up any rental/loaner, and again as I am getting back to return it. It's crazy not to. The Rivian...
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.25w is a huge upgrade from 15. My day to day road kit has a MacBook Neo, which I use in the Rivian and at places I go to. The stock...
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alive???? how can that be possible????
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SwampNut replied to the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2?.Extra comical and sad when it’s tossed in without anyone bringing up Tesla to start with. It’s ridiculously sad that we drive a battery...
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SwampNut reacted to runwithscissors's post in the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2? with Like.
Tons of Tesla/Elon haters here unfortunately. All the virtue signaling from ohhhh I sold my MY to get a Rivian is comical.
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SwampNut reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2? with Like.
What does Tesla have to do with anything I wrote?
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SwampNut reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread USB-C ports limited to 15 watts in R2? with Like.
Thanks, ChatGPT 🤣 Most newer EVs deliver at least 60W PD to the ports. The Ioniq 9 USB-C ports do 100W PD.
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SwampNut replied to the thread R2 cargo area air flow for dogs.I am currently sitting outside in Phoenix AZ and one of my dogs is laying on the concrete patio pavers in full sun.
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What did dogs do for centuries before air conditioning existed?
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the dog will be fine without vents in the "way back". you're over thinking this.
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SwampNut reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Like.
How is the *VEHICLE* going to get real time traffic, charger availability, etc. without providing your location to Rivian, ABRP, etc. to...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Overzealous A/C - Anyone else?.Some number of early Rivians were underfilled. I don't recall the details or whether there was an official TSB.
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.I just realized that I've never used either of the cards. I've given them to service people to use, so they must work, but I've never...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Charging at Rivian Adventure Network with Pet comfort on a hot day.I also regularly charge in really hot places in the AZ/CA desert and never see this. I always leave climate on, since it's hot, even...
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SwampNut replied to the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T?.It's a convenient way to be dramatic playing off the idea that there are predators in every parking lot waiting to jump a person if it...
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SwampNut reacted to R1TandMe's post in the thread What to do when key card takes forever to unlock R1T? with Like.
Why is it a safety issue?
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SwampNut replied to the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation.It depends on your definition of "works just fine." They had significantly less capabilities, and I actually owned the first of the...
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SwampNut reacted to Muzikman's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Haha.
Definitely good discussion! I agree totally that GPS should not need your location to provide maps. But, to show where you ARE on the...
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SwampNut reacted to CharonPDX's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Haha.
Except the vehicle could use that information locally solely within the vehicle - which doesn't need to share the data with "Rivian (the...
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There’s no better option or price than the Tesla wall connector.
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SwampNut reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Haha.
Feels like stopping at a gas station mid-trip to ask for directions… but won’t tell the “help” where you are trying to go because...
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SwampNut replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.Yes, the EVSEs can all throttle the rate by sending that simple PWM signal, and are dumb devices. The fact that they added wifi and an...
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SwampNut reacted to JeffC's post in the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation with Haha.
I don't buy it. In both of this cases (especially the second) the exact location of the vehicle, not me, is the only relevant info.
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SwampNut replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.With EVERY wall mount charger, that's part of the spec/requirement. And also with many or most portables, but not required. The J1772...
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SwampNut replied to the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation.One obvious reason is to show your location relative to where it's parked. Another is to plot a drive in the app before you get into...
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SwampNut replied to the thread user must allow "precise location data collection" to use Navigation.No matter what you do, your wife is still going to know you were at the strip club because of the smell of bubblegum body spray and the...
