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...
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.
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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
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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...
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
couple of threads on here of folks adding 12v accessories and tapping into where the Frunk 12v was
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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...
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...
I personally don't think unbolting the Fatcats would that inconvenient. Only if you were switching on a regular basis. For me it would be a twice a year event if I had a RTT.. Fatcats stay on Nov thru May for ski season :-) Or just get a second pair of Rivian cargo bars... I love how easy they...
Thanks! We are headed down there Sunday from Seattle area. Will be great to top up there on the way into Tahoe...
approx address.... 12047 Donner Pass Rd Suite B5, Truckee, CA 96161