Essential Recovery Skills for Rivian Off-Road Enthusiasts: A four hours session by SNORR

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Vincent

Member

Dec 12, 2024

Southern Nevada Off-Road Recovery (SNORR) is a non-profit organization with over 60 active volunteers available 24/7, servicing a 400-mile radius around Las Vegas. I was privileged to attend one of their sessions this week and their dedication and enthusiasm, recognized by local enforcement units, truly impressed me.

While I can’t capture all the valuable lessons from our four-hour session, I highly recommend checking out their courses and supporting their efforts. One day, we or someone we know might need their help.

Here are some important tips we learned:

1. Always have a working GMRS radio. In case of emergency, switch to channel 19. There’s a good chance someone will be listening and can assist.

2. Download the Safe-Xtract app. It offers tutorials on using recovery equipment safely.

3. Bookmark or download the What3Words app. This allows you to share your exact location with local authorities or friends in an emergency. It’s impressive and easy to use.

4. In case of emergency, before your phone battery dies, record a message for your voicemail with your location details. If you plan to move, mention that in your message.

5. When adventuring in the desert, always carry more water than you think you’ll need, bring medications for yourself and your pets, and inform someone of your planned route.

I want to express my gratitude to all the instructors for emphasizing the importance of preparation and knowing how to properly use the equipment we purchase. Even the best gear can become dangerous if misused.

We’re looking forward to more safety courses with SNORR so we can all enjoy our vehicles and the wilderness more safely. You can also visit their website https://snorr.vegas/ for more information.

Last edited: Dec 13, 2024

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