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Tesla and Rivian owner. Technology enthusiast and father of 5. I 3D print things. Opinions are my own. Rivian Referral http://hilbereferral.com / CHRIS1332989
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There's less than 2 weeks left to order a Rivian R1T/R1S Dual Standard to lock in the $599/month lease. The best part of the Standard pack is the LFP being charged to 100% daily and improved charging curve when you DCFC. R1S Link: buff.ly/46XCn7W R1T Link: buff.ly/2UdJLls

If you're shopping new Rivian R1Ts, I would make sure to use the Power Tonneau V2 filter on the R1 Shop. There are a bunch already out there in Tri, Dual Max, Dual Standard, etc. R1 Shop Link. buff.ly/fRAh6Xh :

Rivian has published a tire lift harness guide for the new Gear Shop accessorry. Link: assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym...

Mountain Pass Performance has a pre-sale up for Ultra Stainless Steel Brake Lines for Rivian R1T / R1S. Check it out at the link below for a discounted offering. Link:

The Rivian Laguna Beach Space will have an additional day on March 9th to see the California Dune vehicle. Event Link: events.rivian.com/meetcaliforn...

Rivian Denver has a demo drive event at New Terrain Brewing Co on March 6th. Demo drive and get a refreshment afterwards on Rivian! When: March 6, 2025 12:00pm–4:00pm MST Where: New Terrain Brewing Co. 16401 Table Mountain Parkway Golden, CO 80204 Registration: buff.ly/3XjKAtO

There's a new Camp Speaker guide updated last month in January 2025. Surely the Gear Shop launch is any day now. I wonder what's new? Link: assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym...

Rivian has shared the guide for the new Kammok Crossing Awning. Link: assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym...

These are some new colors. Maybe R2 colors? 👀👀👀 Link: buff.ly/43eQe4v

Rivian Dallas has an event coming up on March 15th showing off the new addition to the Gear Shop - the Kammok Crosswing Awning. When: March 15, 2025 10:00am–12:00pm CDT Where: Rivian Dallas 3010 Knox Street, Dallas, TX 75205 Registration: events.rivian.com/kammokadvent...

Rivian San Francisco has an event on March 8th to see the newly released Kammok Crosswing Awning. When: March 8, 2025 9:00am–12:00pm PST Where: Rivian San Francisco 340 Fell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Registration: events.rivian.com/kammokadvent...

There's still no Camp Speaker on the Rivian Gear Shop. They took it off all vehicles on the R1 Shop as an option. Soon?

Here's a really unique spec of R1T on the R1 Shop. It's a Gen 2 Dual Max with Stealth Package (XPEL Stealth PPF, Darkout Package, Dark Wheels) and the new V2 power tonneau cover. R1 Shop Link: https://buff.ly/41yy6B9

I'm sticking with my guess of the first week of March for wide release of Rivian software update 2025.06. Remember RJ said on the earnings call that hands free RAP+ was to be released in the "coming weeks" - this would track with an early March update.

There’s a bunch of new stuff coming to the Rivian Gear Shop soon!

What do you think is a better daily driver? A Rivian Gen 2 Tri Max with Rivian Autonomy Platform+ or a Gen 1 Quad with Comma 3X?

Why exporting/importing an EV is messy.

RS Livestream 2/25/2025

Reminder: Rivian increased the price of all vehicles in Canada by $10,000 CAD. This price change took effect today.

Rivian needs to add the 22 inch range wheel to the Gear Shop. Seriously, what's the hold up?

Scout was recently featured on Jay Leno's Garage. I really do love these vehicles. The video highlights a few of the things I'm not a fan of - physical key, range extender, and fabric roof - but those are probably for other buyers than me. Check it out. Link:

There’s a great deal on PETG filament for $40/4 rolls. You can even get a yellow/black to make the parking sign I shared. Link:

Scale model company Maisto is going to be making an R1T! It's currently cloaked in their 2025 toy catalog. Who's buying?

I'm expecting Rivian to bring a new NACS Portable Charger and Wall Charger to the Gear Shop timed with the NACS launch this year. Rivian has priced the Wall Charger at $800 for the J1772 version, so expect the price to be similar. It makes more sense to get a Tesla Universal Wall Connector.

Hey Rivian, how about some R2 merch? I had to get creative...

There's a free 3D printable model on Printables that'll tun the front cupholders in the Rivian R1T/R1S into mug holders. Good news for coffee drinkers! Printables Link:

According to a user on Rivian Forums, we're just days away from the RAN coming online in Astoria, OR. Source: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/ran-opening-in-astoria-oregon.40761/

Rivian just pushed software update 2025.06 to employees!

New RAN pricing discussion! YT:

Look at this free 3D printable parking sign. I might to make this for myself. Link: https://buff.ly/4hFbfJT

This seals the deal for me on the Gen 2 Quad coming as a 2026 model year. Cut all vehicles over to NACS, introduce the Quad, and add extra goodies. Sell the 2025 model year at a discount like they did to 2024 when Gen 2 sales began. Easy to tell which trucks come with NACS - all 2026 onwards.

The wife is a little crazy with 0.25 inches of snow on the ground.

Rivian says the California Dune is a limited edition vehicle, but I still see the limited edition Gear Guard Gary on the Gear Shop. 🤔 Link:

The Rivian Lake Forest, CA Service Center is now showing as open to service and demo drives.

The Rivian all-electric offer was updated to exclude special edition vehicles. Sorry, no extra money off California Dune!

**California Dune Edition Rivian R1S Interior Photos** Here are the photos of the new Sandstone Interior with Black Mountain top. 🔥 🔥 🔥

**California Dune Edition Rivian R1S Exterior Photos** This thread has pictures of the new California Dune Edition Rivian R1S. 🔥 🔥 🔥

**Breaking News** Rivian has announced the release of the limited California Dune Edition R1T and R1S Tri Max. California Dune Edition R1T starts at $99,900 and R1S starts at $105,900, available now at Rivian.com. R1S Link: https://buff.ly/4k1iopt R1T Link: https://buff.ly/3X9UpdN

There’s an update for the Rivian Android app today!

Sorry guys, no Rivian and Apple CarPlay in this announcement. Link:

Rivian has updated the rewards terms and conditions. Thankfully it’s to remove the R1 Shop requirement since you can now redeem points on custom orders. Rewards Terms Link: https://buff.ly/41Y1nGi

The White Plains, NY aka The Westchester Rivian Space has posted a few events to celebrate the opening with the community. Make sure to stop by and check them out as they may have swag and other things for those that attend! Link: https://rivian.com/spaces/whiteplains

Join the Rivian Stories live stream tonight! Link:

Rivian has pushed out an iOS app update today!

Rivian has published their upfitting guide for the RCVs. This will tell you how you can customize the vans. Time to start digging! Link: https://buff.ly/4hLglEC

Want to make a business upfitting RCVs? You need to fill out the interest form. Interest Form Link: https://buff.ly/4b7pp4b

Here are the upfit partners for RCVs from Rivian. 👀👀👀

I would love to have one of these! Source: https://buff.ly/3Qm8Ibl

Rivian “found” a couple Gen 1 R1T today. These are priced to move! R1 Shop Link: https://buff.ly/4hUoxCc

Anyone check their Rivian trade-in value recently? I paid $69,500 + tax for mine after tax credit back in May 2023. Wish the Tri Max wasn't so expensive!