12V Access in Gen2 R1S for Light Bar Installation?

Rivian Mom · 2025-06-04T11:36:22+00:00

Last night, when I reached my Rivian truck after work, my iPhone displayed a message. I captured a screenshot to show what happens if you avoid signing back into the app. The Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature still works without logging in again. If you're in an area with poor cell service, don’t try to sign in. Instead, keep using the app and PAAK until you’re somewhere with a good signal and can access your password. The screen’s text explains this, but some users still get confused. This is a quick tip for PAAK users to avoid trouble.

Rivian Blue

Member

Mar 4, 2025

I was planning to install a light bar on my roof rack with an spod mini6 controller in my Gen 2 R1S. I brought the car into the service center for unrelated trim issues, and was having a casual conversation with the tech about my overlanding plans and aftermarket upgrades. He mentioned that the 12V battery in the Gen 2 was no longer behind the frunk like in the Gen1, but that (as one would expect) he couldn't share any details about where I could tie into the 12V system on the Gen 2.

Has anyone successfully installed aftermarket lighting (or other accessories) that need 12V access on a Gen 2?

Any help is appreciated.

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