I recently installed the EV Sportline RMaxx Running Boards on my 2025 Rivian R1T Gen 2 and wanted to share my experience. These running boards are a solid upgrade—they look great, make getting in and out easier, and don’t mess with the truck’s ground clearance. If you’re curious about the installation process or wondering if these are worth it, check out my video…
Drive-in theaters might be a nostalgic pastime, but they’re still a great way to enjoy a movie night under the stars. With Wicked showing on the big screen, I decided to take my new Gen 2 Rivian R1T to a nearby drive-in for the full retro experience. But there was a small hiccup—my R1T’s FM radio had a noticeable delay,…
Rivian has quietly removed the under-seat storage cubby from the front passenger seat on vehicles built after mid-November. The change is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to cut costs and work toward turning a profit—something every automaker needs to figure out, especially in the competitive EV space. The good news? The driver-side under-seat cubby is still there, so you…
Join me as I head to the Rivian Orlando Service Center to pick up my new Gen 2 Rivian R1T Tri-Motor and trade in my old Gen 1 Quad R1T. I’ll take you through the full excitement, hype, and process of trading in, setting up, and everything in between when it comes to getting a new Rivian. Huge shoutout to…
After nearly 3 years, countless road trips, and over 50,000 miles, I’m saying goodbye to my 2022 Rivian R1T Quad Motor. Before I trade it in for the Gen 2, I’m sharing everything about my ownership experience. The good: Incredible performance, road trip adventures, and software updates that keep improving the truck. The bad: Service quirks, early design flaws, and…
