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Thedude's latest activity
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My turn! To close the garage door while opening the tailgate.
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Yeah, I went with this approach and just purchased a bigger garage. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Also had the Rivian certified repair...
Wednesday at 7:12 PM
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Electric RV Trailer Built for Life Off the Grid. And on It. | Evotrex-PG5
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If you want this to be off grid you need more tank capacity. Only having 60 gallons of water and 30 gallons of grey capacity is not...
Saturday at 8:47 AM
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Count Orlok's post
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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The Count was talking to The Count generates much of this own electrons although much of it now goes toward his 15 tons of geothermal...
May 27, 2026
Thedude
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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Along with higher fuel prices have come higher electricity prices. Due to fuel cost increases my rate just went from $0.29/kwh to $0.37/kwh.
May 27, 2026
Thedude
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CharonPDX's post
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In the world of Luce, The Rivian R3X could shine
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Can we *NOT* spam an AI written article full of AI generated images to the forum about a competitor that is as "competitor" as a Honda...
May 27, 2026
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Noplacelikeloam's post
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Rivian Assistant Makes Siri Look Overqualified
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I genuinely appreciate Rivian trying to bring AI into the vehicle experience. That’s ambitious. That’s forward-looking. That’s the kind...
May 18, 2026
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SACDFJC's post
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Back in an R1T after a few years away...
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I'm about to take delivery of a new R1T after being away for a couple of years Back in November of 2018 I placed a pre-order for a R1T...
May 17, 2026
Thedude
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20" ATs to Firestone Transforce HT2
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I wouldn’t get too excited. The HT2 and AT2 are OEM tires on Ram 2500/3500 trucks and they have a reputation for wearing out fast and...
May 10, 2026
Thedude
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Burbank Service Center nonsense
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The service advisor stood up for me with the managers and said that even if it was the result of poor work at Americas Tire that since...
May 7, 2026
Thedude
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DIY tow hitch cover tool
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Or…don’t rear end someone with a hitch installed?
May 7, 2026
Thedude
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2kwik4u's post
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DIY tow hitch cover tool
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My heart goes out to your shins. I just can't leave a hitch in there. I would never NOT have bruises on my shins.
May 7, 2026
Thedude
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DIY tow hitch cover tool
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I was going to say just use a quarter but you got fancy and cut up a toonie instead.
May 5, 2026
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Maintenance costs pricing is high
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My last ICE car was substantially more expensive to maintain. I was used to those expenses so this is a nice change. Not apples to...
May 2, 2026
Thedude
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Maintenance costs pricing is high
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I don’t think there’s as much money being saved between a Rivian and an ICE pickup/SUV maintenance as thought. It might seem like it...
May 2, 2026
Thedude
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Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info
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I didn’t know gender and ethnicity had anything to do with developing a vehicle.
Apr 29, 2026
Thedude
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Noplacelikeloam's post
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Rival news: Ford Midsize EV Pickup (Ranchero) - News & Info
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You're not wrong, but the lack of gender and ethnic diversity is hard to ignore and tells another story altogether.
Apr 29, 2026
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mkhuffman's post
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Rivian Smart Charging Arrives in Next OTA Software Update
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One day, Friday will be my weekend also. As well as Monday-Thursday.
Apr 20, 2026
Thedude
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Closing the tailgate - heavy & cumbersome
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It’s a one hand lift and slam, not exactly hard. Most of my trucks have been on par with effort required, more than one has had a...
Apr 20, 2026
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Welcome to Half Moon Grey, now available on R1S / R1T and R2
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Maybe my eyes aren't that good. I mean...I did see a gold dress, so there's that...
Apr 14, 2026
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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I feel like this aesthetic would sell...
Apr 13, 2026
Thedude
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ENVErider's post
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Scout delayed again to 2028/2030 according to reports
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Respectfully, I'm not trying to offend anyone; I said you could build it, but there are big compromises, and I stand by that. There's a...
Apr 12, 2026
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Scout delayed again to 2028/2030 according to reports
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How do you figure that? The engine sits in the same space it does on an ICE truck, the motors sit in the same space as the solid axle...
Apr 12, 2026
Thedude
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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R2 has no rear locker?
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What's the difference between a "rear locker" and a "prison wallet?" Seems like something I would only need if I joined the Navy
Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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What's normal runningboard wear?
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I guess you're just somehow lucky. There is visible wear on every vehicle I’ve ever owned that’s driven frequently on dirt and gravel...
Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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What's normal runningboard wear?
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Driving down a dirt road is sandblasting. What do you think comes off your tires when they’re rolling over loose terrain? Most vehicles...
Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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What's normal runningboard wear?
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Pretty normal for any brand on any vehicle. You’re sandblasting them every time you drive on anything but the cleanest asphalt and...
Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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Will Sound & Vision opacity protect my bald head?
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Bald and the glass roof on my gen 1 R1T and previous vehicles weren’t an issue.
Apr 11, 2026
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Are supercars POINTLESS? Corvette Z06 vs Rivian R1T: DRAG RACE (by Carwow)
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If all you do is drag race sure but there is a lot more to driving enjoyment than going in a straight line. If I was buying a car for...
Apr 11, 2026
Thedude
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Rivian provides defective tires and won’t replace them: don’t buy their spare!
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If it’s the same style collapsible spare that most manufacturers use you are able to inflate and deflate it without a problem. It’s a...
Apr 9, 2026
Thedude
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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Your premium won’t increase for a non-fault accident. Your insurance will pay out based on your policy and then take up the matter with...
Apr 8, 2026
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Bad Service Center Incident
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Considering my friend babied his truck and took meticulous care of it, trusted Rivian when he took HIS truck to THEIR Service Center...
Apr 8, 2026
Thedude
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Rivian dropped my truck!
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While it sucks that they initially offered you a new vehicle and reneged there’s nothing wrong with offering to make a full financial...
Apr 7, 2026
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I saw RJ Scaringe at the airport...
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Hello everyone. I figured I would post this as some might find it interesting. I left out locations and some other details out of...
Apr 6, 2026
Thedude
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A true luxury is having cold drinks always at hand
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Good point on the time limit for the engine running on remote start. I don’t buy into the argument that idling is bad for the engine...
Apr 6, 2026
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A true luxury is having cold drinks always at hand
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Is this something you could use ISOFIX / LATCH for instead of using the seatbelt? Kind of like this pet crate with the base: I think...
Apr 5, 2026
Thedude
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A true luxury is having cold drinks always at hand
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In all fairness most any modern ICE vehicle can be remotely started from a phone and have the same 12v fridge power up when its outlet...
Apr 5, 2026
Thedude
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Glacier White R2 on 21" wheels spotted driving - pics & video
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They’re still driving the camo wrap ones up here in Alaska. The wraps look cool and they should offer them as an option for purchase.
Apr 5, 2026
Thedude
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lost small snake in seat back
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Not a single Samuel L Jackson quote? Disappointed.
Apr 4, 2026
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Am I missing some parts in my R1?
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Move the seat forward and you will probably find that it gets covered.....
Apr 3, 2026
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30 amp campground charging question
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You’re camping, that means you have the time. The truck is just sitting so you might as well charge it.
Apr 3, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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At least one of those problems is easy to fix, there's always more whiskey
Apr 2, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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At first I was mad because I don’t want to spend money on a R3X yet. Then I was mad that it was fake. Now I’m mad that my whiskey is empty.
Apr 1, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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Yeah, I don't disagree that I I'm not a fan of April Fool's Day anymore - most of the 'fools' that companies and people come up with are...
Apr 1, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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Bitch.....
Apr 1, 2026
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Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway
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Rivian R3X Begins Production Rivian Accelerates the Future of Rally-Inspired Adventure: R3X Production Officially Underway NORMAL...
Apr 1, 2026
Thedude
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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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BIB? Big irritable battery? Badly integrated battery? Battery intelligently bad? Boobs in bras? Beer inside bottles? We need to know.
Apr 1, 2026
Thedude
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R3 range Estimates
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That’s what a Gatorade bottle is for.
Apr 1, 2026
Thedude
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Considering 1000 mile trip with 4 x 8 UHaul trailer
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Good initial plan would be for 1mi/kwh and a charging stop every 100 miles.
Mar 29, 2026
Thedude
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R2 "Deliveries in Spring" but you can't configure/order until June?
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Winter, breakup, summer. That’s about it.
Mar 28, 2026
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