Rivian Gear Guide

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Snow Socks (for 20" wheels)

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closest thing to chains that we can use on the Rivian

Be sure to buy the 4XLarge - Pro for the Rivian if you have 20" wheels. Double check your tire size and look at the product chart and buy accordingly. 21" wheels can buy the 3XLarge size

MORRflate for airing down and up

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4 tire inflation and deflation equalizer

Inflate, deflate, and equalize air pressure in all 4 tires simultaneously with the Morflatte Quad 4 tire inflation system.
Air up or down 1 to 4 tires at once, reducing the strain on your compressor and yourself. Run different PSI in the front tires from the back tires.

High Output Air compressor

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Add on air compressor to making airing up much faster

Air up your tires much faster with this 120volt portable air compressor. Plug your 4 way MORRflate hose kit into this compressor and be the first one all packed and ready to head home after a day on the trails.

GMRS Handheld Radio

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Affordable handheld GMRS/HAM radio

Learn more here: https://www.rustylidoffroad.com/radio
Be sure to get your GMRS license (good for the whole family and no test required)
Multi-bands: Two way radio has a built-in multi-band. VHF(2M), VHF2(1.25M), UHF(70CM) and AM/FM receiver. Power: 8W. Support NOAA weather receiver function. Support type-c charging. Support chirp programming.

Magnetic External GMRS Antenna

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Improve your radio range with an external antenna

Comprehensive Kit: The Nagoya UT-72 comes as a complete package, equipped with the antenna, a robust magnetic base, an SMA adapter, and a heavy-duty cable. This all-inclusive kit ensures that you have everything you need for a quick and hassle-free setup for handheld and mobile radios right out of the box.

Tire Repair/Patch Kit

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GlueTread complete repair kit

Everything you need for efficient tire repair.
Includes a complete GlueTread sidewall tire repair kit, 1 high-quality Colby emergency valve stem for reliable valve stem replacement, a plug kit equipped with heavy duty insertion T-handles for easy plug application, and detailed instructions.

Kinetic Recovery Rope

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Bubba Rope & Soft Shackles

Bubba Rope is one of the very best Kinetic ropes on the market. It performs extremely well (offering a high percentage of stretch for kinetic recoveries).
Don't be fooled by cheaper kits, your Rivian is heavy and you need the proper size, stitching, and material to safely recover.
7/8" x 30ft. strap has 28,600 lbs. MBS - Synthetic Shackle is 3/8" thick by 6.5” bow width & 47,000 lbs. MBS

Recovery Rated Hitch Pin

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Hitch Pin rated for offroad recoveries

The Hitch Pin is the connection point between your factory receiver and the rest of your rated recovery gear. Make sure to use a hitch pin that has been tested and is rated for the loads experienced during kinetic recovery. I personally make sure to use this hitch pin in every recovery I do.

HitchLink Recovery Mount

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Safe Receiver mounted Recovery Point

The rear of your Rivian does not have recovery hooks or loops. Add one with this HitchLink from Factor55. This is a recovery rated hitch accessory that can be used to safely pull or be pulled from the back of your Rivian via your "tow hitch" (receiver).

Make sure to grab a recovery rated hitch pin while you are at it.

Cell Phone Mount

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Dash Ball Mount for cell phone

Mount your cell phone to the dash with this ball mount.
Anchor slides behind the driver's side of the Rivian R1T and R1S center display and expands to lock in place. Compatible with all Rivian model years, Gen 1 and Gen 2.
BALL MOUNT: Includes industry-standard 17mm diameter ball mount.

Driver Side Dash Mount

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Mount your phone to the left of the steering wheel

Super simple, sturdy ball mount for cell phone that mounts to the left of the steering wheel in the air vent. Doesn't block air flow and doesn't vibrate. Small company, great little product.

Cell Phone Charger

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Mag Charger for dash mounted phone

Magsafe friendly phone charger that works with 17mm ball mount. Holds my iPhone in even the bumpiest of terrain

Dash Mount

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Heavy Duty Device Dash Mount

Great for your phone, 20mm ball mount. Be sure your cradle or mounting arm is for 20mm. Super sturdy.

USB power tap for Rivian

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Power your cell phone charger

Get full speed cell phone charging by taking power from the OBDII port under the dash. Great affordable way to get USB power to your cell phone or other device mounted to your dash

Canvas Back Rear Protection

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Canvas protection for the rear

Form fitting canvas cover for all back panels in the Rivian R1S. Great for dogs, messy loads and even if you already have a rubber mat for the rear.

Lower Floor Tray

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Great for making use of the space under your dash

Super simple tray that helps keep things organized under the dash and keep things from rolling around.

Silicon License Plate Frame

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Vibration resistant license plate frame

Nice, tasteful black border for your license plate with a silicon back so that the plate doesn't rattle when closing the tailgate.

Helps protect your paint too!

Ceramic Wipes

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Hands down the best thing you can do to keep your Rivian looking sharp

This is the first thing you should buy for your Rivian to help keep the black plastic trim looking black and clean. The black trim is notorious for looking grey and filling with dirt, use this to keep it looking like new.

Cabin Air Filter

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HEPA Cabin Air Filter

Easy, quick upgrade for your factory cabin air filter. HEPA, afforable, and easy to change. Come to one of our maintenance days to learn how.

Front Wiper Blades

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Be sure to grab a 24" and 18"

You need a 24" and 18" for the front of your Rivian. I'm a big fan of silicon blades, they last longer. I personally use Rain-X brand, but Trico, PIAA, Bosch are all well liked.

Rear Wiper (R1S)

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10" rear wiper

The ever elusive rear wiper blade for the R1S. Be sure to check out this link for details: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rear-wiper-blade-service.23025/page-2#post-481103

Rocker PPF

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Protective Film for Door Entry

Something so simple to help protect the exposed paint on the door entry. I noticed scratches pretty quickly just from my shoes. These are easy ti install and can't be seen.

R1S Sunshade

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Sunshade for R1S Roof main section

Helps reduce a lot of the cabin hear in the Rivian

Much cheaper than do ceramic tint on the roof, and it is easily removed for winter time

Car Wash Kit

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Amazing hand wash car wash kit with a little bit of everything

This kit is the ultimate collection of car wash supplies, and is the gift that keeps on giving for any car buff, truck enthusiast or classic car fan. It contains everything needed to clean and maintain a beautiful shine on your Rivian

Microfiber

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Great for keeping screens and windows clean

Great for wiping down your screens while charging or getting the bugs off your windshield. Seems like every time I stop to charge, I break out the microfiber to clean things up.

Emporia EV Charger

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Very best EV Level 2 charger on the market

Affordable, Reliable, Adjustable rate control, Excess Solar charging, Load Aware. This charger has it all. I've persoanlly installed 7 of these and have found them to be the best home EV charging solution, Please consider hardwiring.

NACS to J1772

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Adapt Tesla Destination chargers to your Rivian

This Adapter works for Level 1 & 2 charging (AC "slow" charging). It takes Tesla's NACS plug and adapts to Rivian's J1772. This is useful for hotels and other places that have Tesla Destination chargers, This will NOT help you use a Tesla Supercharger.

CCS Tesla Adapter

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Adapt Tesla Supercharger to Rivian CCS

This adapter allows you to use a Tesla Supercharger to DC fast Charge your Rivian. Buy this if you are still waiting on Rivian's official adapter.

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