Custom Made R1T Tunnel Shuttle as Seen on YouTube

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Feb 13, 2025

I saw a video on YouTube were a R1T owner named Matt shared photos of a gear tunnel concept that he designed and fabricated for his R1T "Tunnel Shuttle ".

The gear tunnel concept is great, and the access to all that volume is seamless. Specifications of the tunnel shuttle includes;

Single action release built into handle

Pass through design for access from both tunnel doors

Tray formed from a sheet of heavy gauge aluminum and powder coated

Integrated 115VAC and USB Charger ports

140lb weight capacity (evenly distributed)

Large diameter permanently lubricated rollers
63 lbs

I enjoyed watching the video and wanted to share it here so others can also enjoy and learn from it too. Enjoy