Emergency Jump Starter Powerful Enough for Dead Rivian 12v

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Rivian Blue

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Yesterday at 1:11 PM

Does anyone know of jump starters that are powerful enough to wake a dead Rivian 12v?

I had my Tesla completely die on Saturday and it was a major PITA getting it resolved - so I want to be proactive and prepared with the Rivian. I will have tools in either a license plate holder or hitch storage holder that can mechanically open the frunk in an emergency. Sometimes, I do store jumper cables in the frunk, just in case there is no ICE vehicle available I want to be prepared.

Basic jumper packs should work fine to wake my Tesla but the Rivian says it needs 30amps continuous for an extended period (I'm speculating around 15 seconds or so) which is much more than basic jumper packs can provide. These packs are designed to deliver far more CCA to ICE vehicles - but only for less than a second.

I have been looking at Nono Boost X series - the GBX55 seems like it has quite a bit of power. Has anyone successfully used one of these types of packs to wake a dead 12v system in a Rivian? I'm just not sure it can deliver the ~30a needed for a long enough time period.

NOCO - 1750A Lithium Jump Starter - GBX55

The GBX55 is a 1,750-amp portable lithium jump starter booster pack that delivers extreme power for jump starting a car, boat, truck, and more.

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The alternative option that seems the most full proof is to have a completely spare 12v battery which can output 30A. A Lifepo one like this is only 7lbs and being lifepo probably will retain enough charge to leave in the frunk for 6+ months without charging.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9BBS68?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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