Grab Handles for R2

[EricT]

Has anyone retrofitted aftermarket grab handles in similar rigs?

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[R2D2TOO]

Has anyone retrofitted aftermarket grab handles in similar rigs?

Something like these paracord headrest grab handles might work for the back seat passengers. I have them in my 4Runner and they work great. Lots of them on Etsy.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

To all the goofs who reply to posts with unnecessary snark and condescending replies just because someone made a simple observation that some folks may deem important. This being that the R2 does not having grab handles, you really should reconsider your irrational behavior—especially when it comes to belittling older generations.

My original post suggested that this type of off-roading vehicle should include grab handles when you are traversing a rugged backcountry trail with passengers in the front and rear seats. And yes, I know the driver has the steering wheel to hold them in place.

To clarify, if you go to the Rivian configurator, you can see for yourself that there are no grab handles. I was also told by Rivian today that "the R2 is designed without grab handles." And no, I am not a senior citizen who cannot get in and out of a vehicle. I am simply an astute shopper who wants to know everything prior to making a $60,000 purchase.

Newsflash: It’s not an off-road vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler is. It’s an everyday CUV that could go off-road if you wanted to (and not compromise on-road manners in order to have that capability). The Wrangler is an off-roader, first and foremost, then concessions made so that it can be acceptable (and legal) for everyday road use. Rivian never implied the R2 would be a worthy replacement of the Wrangler. They also never marketed it as a hard core off-roader. And, overwhelmingly, like most Jeeps, most R2s will be live mostly on pavement. Plus, why fret over lack of handles when you haven’t lived with a vehicle long enough to know you couldn’t cope even if you tried?

New to the internet? If you’re going to put stuff “out there” you better have thick enough skin to take all kinds of replies. If not, you best not solicit responses at all.

 

[ben24]

Even economy cars have grab handles.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Even economy cars have grab handles.

What are you doing here then? Lost?

 

[ben24]

What are you doing here then? Lost?

Just my 2 cents

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Just my 2 cents

You and everyone else in the same virtual therapist’s couch… Do yourself a favor, just go buy a different car. Jeep will need your help to unload the overly expensive Recon with only 250 mi max range. Pretty sure it has handles for your grabbing needs.

 

[Husky]

What are you doing here then? Lost?

You have to have thick enough skin to handle all kinds of replies

 

[EricT]

I just asked if they could be retrofitted. I don’t understand what questions you guys have.

 

[ben24]

Newsflash: It’s not an off-road vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler is. It’s an everyday CUV that could go off-road if you wanted to (and not compromise on-road manners in order to have that capability). The Wrangler is an off-roader, first and foremost, then concessions made so that it can be acceptable (and legal) for everyday road use. Rivian never implied the R2 would be a worthy replacement of the Wrangler. They also never marketed it as a hard core off-roader. And, overwhelmingly, like most Jeeps, most R2s will be live mostly on pavement. Plus, why fret over lack of handles when you haven’t lived with a vehicle long enough to know you couldn’t cope even if you tried?

New to the internet? If you’re going to put stuff “out there” you better have thick enough skin to take all kinds of replies. If not, you best not solicit responses at all.

You and everyone else in the same virtual therapist’s couch… Do yourself a favor, just go buy a different car. Jeep will need your help to unload the overly expensive Recon with only 250 mi max range. Pretty sure it has handles for your grabbing needs.

It’s safe to assume that you’re never grabbed a grabbed handle before.

and what’s all that referral code? You a Rivian sales rep? No wonder you can’t take even a minor hit on the R2.

 

[Millbarge]

Even economy cars have grab handles.

and they have sunroofs? so what?

Teslas don't have grab handles either.

 

[LevelHeaded]

Wait… an “adventure” vehicle with no grab handles? Never heard of such a thing. Probably because it makes no sense!

 

[rbdavis808]

You have to have thick enough skin to handle all kinds of replies

For sure. The attitude that if someone picks any nit whatsoever with the car then there must be something wrong with them is unfortunate, if hardly rare in car forums, and typically says more about the dogmatist than the person offering the criticism. Products are seldom improved by blind worship.

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