The R1S Frunk (Front Trunk)

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!

Rivian Blue

Member

Nov 17, 2024

The frunk of the R1S has no doubt been one of my favorite designs so far. The R1S frunk enhances the practicality of the vehicle making it a valuable feature for daily use, off-road trips and every bit of adventure. It has a space of 11 cubic feet to store loose items. Let's say tents for a weekend getaway, cooking equipments and sleeping bags would all fit it in the frunk. The frunk is weatherproof, protecting the items safe from moisture and dirt. It's super easy to clean and can even be controlled by the Rivian app on your smartphone, crazy!

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The in-vehicle controls or exterior button that's under the light bar gives you access to the front trunk. Scared to get any scratch on it so I usually avoid placing sharp objects or items with sharp edges in it. A friend told me that the vehicle's utility could be compromised if the frunk gets damaged or needs repair and that in case of any scratches, I could apply a DIY method of applying paint carefully on the areas affected. That I can choose to apply a clear coat to the protect the area depending on the manufacturer's instructions. Although I think it's best to keep a dent repair kit at home to easily do away with dents. Extensive repairs may be necessary tho, if the frunk suffers a structural damage. So far, I love it more than that of my Model 3 and Model X as it offers me a lot more space to pack up gear for trips. Rivian did an amazing job with the frunk space and I absolutely love it!

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