R1T Tailgate Pad for Bikes: An alternative for the swing out bike rack

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.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Dec 5, 2024

I'm an avid bike lover and so far, I've written a couple of articles on how to carry your bike around when going on a trip.

So if you've not gotten your crossbars yet and you're looking for a solution for your bikes, this might just be a solution for you. As you could go with the tailgate pad as your maiden MTB voyage .

Seems the tire was in the way of the reverse camera making the backup sensor angry, but that can be fixed by moving the bike to a different slot.

The bike doesn't move, and you can see the gear guard cable in action as well. Note this particular pad has tailgate width/shape adjusting straps on the top for the oddly shaped and thick gate. LMK if you have any questions…