Finding a way to secure gear to the exterior of your Rivian R1S is a frustrating exercise because, unlike the R1T truck, your SUV lacks an open bed for traditional rails. Most owners struggle with mounting recovery boards, fuel canisters, or rooftop storage without compromising the panoramic glass roof or damaging the specialized trim. After…
Finding a secure, wind-noise-reducing roof rack for your Rivian R1S is often frustrating because the proprietary mounting points demand high-precision engineering. After testing five leading cargo crossbar systems across 400 miles of highway driving and mountain trail transport, I found the Rivian-integrated factory system offers the best structural integrity for heavy gear like rooftop tents….
Protecting the sensitive battery pack and drive units of your Rivian R1T when off-roading is a major concern, as the factory shields often fall short during rock crawling or heavy trail debris encounters. My testing process involved taking these shields through challenging terrain, evaluating their structural integrity against jagged granite and measuring the ease of…
Owning a Rivian R1T is a masterclass in modern engineering, but relying solely on the factory-integrated Gear Guard can leave gaps in your coverage during high-speed highway driving or complex parking maneuvers. After logging over 500 hours of testing various dash cams within the unique electrical architecture and aesthetic constraints of the R1T, I’ve found…
Securing gear in the Rivian R1T’s unique bed requires more than standard tie-downs, as the factory gear tunnel and composite bed material demand specific rail mounting solutions. I’ve spent the last three months testing various configurations, from heavy-duty cargo haulers to minimalist sliding rail systems, to see which setups actually hold up under trail vibration…
Stepping into your R1T after a slushy morning in the mountains or a salt-crusted commute usually means watching your premium interior surrender to grey stains and grit. The Rivian’s minimalist cabin is beautiful, but its floor-mounted vents and precision seat tracks are magnets for winter debris that a standard vacuum can’t reach. To find the…
Standing on the shoulder of a desolate highway with a low-pressure warning on your Rivian’s massive touchscreen is a high-stress scenario, especially when you’re miles from the nearest RAN charger. While the R1T and R1S often feature a built-in compressor, it is notoriously slow for large-scale adjustments and requires the vehicle to remain powered, which…
Loading up your R1T or R1S for a week-long trek into the backcountry usually reveals one frustrating truth: even with a frunk, that gear list exceeds your internal volume faster than a Sport Mode launch. Finding a cargo rack that doesn’t tank your efficiency or whistle like a tea kettle at 75 mph is a…
Loading up a Rivian R1S or R1T for a family weekend often feels like a high-stakes puzzle, especially when you’re balancing heavy e-bikes, kids’ cruisers, and the need to access the Gear Tunnel or rear hatch. Most standard racks struggle with the Rivian’s unique dimensions or trigger frustrating proximity sensor alerts. After three months of…