Installed: BuiltRight Industries Bedside Rack System - Cab wall and bedside + MAXTRAX mounts

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

Nov 19, 2024

This is not an installation guide, as BuiltRight has good guides and great videos to explain the install process.

Last week I installed the cab side Molle system. On Sunday, I installed the MAXTRAX mounts and the bedside Molle system

The MAXTRAX can be a little tricky to install, it’s all about getting the right slot with the right mounting feature hole. Watch their video for tips.

After finishing that, it was a race against the sun, which was now starting to poke around the tree that was sheltering me!

The Bedside Molle racks were even easier to install, as I could do it standing up outside the bed. Try that with a CyberTruck!

I recently received a small gift from work of a RAINS waterproof duffle. It turns out that with a bit of work I can make both my Rivian recovery kit as well as my Voodoo kinetic rope fit into the bag. I figure it’s a perfect way to store them both in my garage as well as when taking them out in the dirt. Keeps them together and out of any moisture if I decide to strap them onto one side of the bed while off-roading.