Tips for Brain Exploder Tow Hook Mount for Rivian R1S

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.

Rivian Blue

Member

Dec 13, 2024

I feel kinda silly because it seems like it should be such an easy thing, but I could use some tips to get the Brain Exploder tow hook mount on. It won’t seat over the top of the tow hook, even if I push down hard on it. I sent an email to the company and they’ve been very responsive, but have just advised to use more force.

They also said to use the screw to get the clamp to close, but I can’t get it closed enough for the screw threads to engage. It hits the lower part of the clamp at an angle so the threads don’t catch, even with me trying to squeeze it shut while turning the screw.

I get that it’s supposed to be a snug fit to stop it from rotating, but it’s a D shape so rotation really shouldn’t be an issue that would require a crazy amount of force to get the upper half of the clamp to seat. I’d appreciate any tips or tricks because it seems like it shouldn’t be this hard.

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