Rivian Mom
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- Oct 20, 2024
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- Rivian
- R1S
Recently, someone shared their experience with a bike rack they purchased for their R1S. Despite spending a significant amount of money on the Quikrstuff Mach 2 bike rack, complete with three add-ons, they discovered on Saturday that the rack doesn't quite fit the R1S (and likely not his R1T either).
The issue lies in the recessed hitch of the R1S, which causes the Mach 2 to hit the bumper before the locking pads are fully inserted. As a result, only about half of the pad is visible, and one is fully locked in. While it's unlikely that the hitch will come loose, the owner is understandably unhappy that the Mach 2 rack is essentially sitting against the bottom of the shiny plastic bumper on the Rivian.
Over time, sway in the rack could potentially cause damage to the hard plastic bumper, although the damage might not be immediately visible. To mitigate this issue, I suggested that the owner consider applying a piece of black Gorilla tape to the Mach 2, providing a tiny bit of cushioning on the bumper.
Another potential solution is to use a 4-inch drop hitch extender. However, this would require purchasing a separate lock and stabilizer for the extender, which somewhat defeats the purpose of the Mach 2's tool-less design.
On a positive note, the R1S' lower door can swing open fully with the Mach 2 in the full horizontal position, with approximately 1mm of clearance. While the fit may not be perfect, it might not be a significant issue in the end.
The issue lies in the recessed hitch of the R1S, which causes the Mach 2 to hit the bumper before the locking pads are fully inserted. As a result, only about half of the pad is visible, and one is fully locked in. While it's unlikely that the hitch will come loose, the owner is understandably unhappy that the Mach 2 rack is essentially sitting against the bottom of the shiny plastic bumper on the Rivian.
Over time, sway in the rack could potentially cause damage to the hard plastic bumper, although the damage might not be immediately visible. To mitigate this issue, I suggested that the owner consider applying a piece of black Gorilla tape to the Mach 2, providing a tiny bit of cushioning on the bumper.
Another potential solution is to use a 4-inch drop hitch extender. However, this would require purchasing a separate lock and stabilizer for the extender, which somewhat defeats the purpose of the Mach 2's tool-less design.
On a positive note, the R1S' lower door can swing open fully with the Mach 2 in the full horizontal position, with approximately 1mm of clearance. While the fit may not be perfect, it might not be a significant issue in the end.
