5,230 mile Rivian R1S Road Trip. The good, the bad, and the UGLY.

Doing 5,230 miles in a Gen2 Rivian R1S teaches you a lot. Here's the good, the bad and the downright UGLY. Resources 📚: 👉 Get up to 500 points + 3 months charging with my referral link! https://crtrlnk.co/T3OqBXw Want a weekly Rivian Recap newsletter? Join me here : https://crtrlnk.co/YmraS70 Rivian Lease Deal Calculator👇: https://crtrlnk.co/nTuiMpY Rivian Range Calculator 🪫: https://crtrlnk.co/cs0Yuk9 Rivian Lease vs Buy Comparison 🆚: https://crtrlnk.co/TLEM0Iz _______________________________________________ Great Services for your Rivian Rivian Roamer : https://crtrlnk.co/wbg55Sn Home EV Charging Essentials 1. Best Wall-Connector : https://crtrlnk.co/xPIxHpR 2. Wall-Connector Pedestal : https://crtrlnk.co/fO5sZzd Charging Adapters (CSS) 1. NACS to CCS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/zzspSSC 2. Level 2 Tesla to J1772 (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/ODIriVs Charging Adapter (NACS) 1. CCS to NACS (Fast Charging) : https://crtrlnk.co/8FKFJ6N 2. J1772 to NACS (Destination & Home) : https://crtrlnk.co/7HDUhD5 Best Rivian Accessories 1. MagSafe Charging Pad - Drop-in Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/IOZA2Cf - Integrated Magsafe : https://crtrlnk.co/6jrm6qu 2. Screen Protectors (3 Pack) - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/1atG1rn 3. Backseat Pet Protector - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/pb9yy5R 4. 2nd Row Tablet Mount - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/pjSkCQu 5. 2TB Security Camera SSD - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/dQRsna4 6. Right Angle USB-C Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/brpLA53 7. Sunshades : https://crtrlnk.co/YixddDY 8. Air Filters : https://crtrlnk.co/xRnS7ip 9. Mud Flaps - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/6Na4GKs 10. Arm Rest Organizer - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/eqieJFI 11. Magnetic Jack Pucks - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/oKoaSJG 12. Center Tray Organizer and Drink Holder - Gen1 : https://crtrlnk.co/Kn9PihR - Gen2 : https://crtrlnk.co/roh8V0S 13. RV 30amp Adapter - R1T & R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/IB6CFq4 14. Exped Megamat Auto - R1S : https://crtrlnk.co/gaiouJP Recording & Software 1. Desk Camera - Sony a6600 : https://crtrlnk.co/eTl8E7N 2. Lens - Sigma 16 f/1.4 : https://crtrlnk.co/YuriC8N 3. HDMI Capture Card - Elgato CamLink 4k : https://crtrlnk.co/bWQMuwO 4. Desk Microphone - Shure SM7B (but you should get SM7dB): https://crtrlnk.co/1EJ69VX 5. Key Light - Neewer CB300C : https://crtrlnk.co/frcEgok - Light Stand : https://crtrlnk.co/paurZ1b - Softbox : https://crtrlnk.co/5HpmnGw 6. Accent Lights - Neewer TL120C (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/H034j5s 7. Teleprompter - Elgato Teleprompter : https://crtrlnk.co/ZzmVtml 8. Mobile Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/jrrZGnT 9. Action Cameras - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (x2) : https://crtrlnk.co/NQDwUKj 10. Wireless Mics - DJI Mic 3 : https://crtrlnk.co/9zAG12I Starlink Mini & Accessories 1. Starlink Mini (1-month free service) : https://crtrlnk.co/FLAUEPF 2. Starlink Mini Suction Cup Mount : https://crtrlnk.co/z0XCnV5 3. Starlink Mini 12v Adapter : https://crtrlnk.co/yslHE8I DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links. Music from Apple Final Cut Pro Descriptions & links managed by Creator Link Pro. 10 videos managed for free: https://crtrlnk.co/mdK8CVJ News, video and photography credit to: Rivian X Rivian Community Reddit Rivian Community Rivian Owners Forum Chapters 🎬: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Ch. 1: The Adventure 02:05 Ch. 2: The Good 10:42 Ch. 3: The Bad 15:27 Ch. 4: The UGLY 19:18 Ch. 5: The Surprises 20:31 Key Takeaways