Rivian Air Hose Hack: Swap to a coiled hose for easy storage

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.

J's Rivian

New member

Mar 21, 2025

If you struggle to get the factory 20' air hose back into its pouch, I got this inexpensive 20' coiled hose from Amazon. There is probably enough room for the 25' version. This one comes with male and female connectors.

If you want to use it just like the factory hose, you'll need to replace the steel male quick connect with a female one (1/4 NPT Milton M style).

Out of curiosity, I also got a coiled 25-footer to try and it fits in the pouch perfectly.

Amazon.com

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