What Cargo Basket/Trays are People Using Over their R1T Bed?

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.

wildlife R1T

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Yesterday at 2:22 PM

Recently I've been looking at getting a cargo basket to use for some upcoming trips that I would like to mount on the cargo bars over the bed. I have seen the Yakima MegaWarrior and an Amazon aluminum basket being used. It looks like from the window to the rearmost part of the tailgate it would be 67-68", and from the edge of one bed rail to the other is about 55". I would like to keep within that envelope.

I need a minimum of 60" usable length, and as wide as possible to maximize the space. I was leaning MegaWarrior with a cut down extension (only if I could find it used, because I'm not crazy enough to cut up a $250 extension just to get an extra 6-16 inches), but would like to know if there is anything I am overlooking.

I did also find a cheaper 64"x50" basket on Amazon. It seems that with a little extra prep (spraying it with Herculiner and replacing bolts with stainless) people are having good luck with it.

Amazon.com

Let me know what you are using and how it is holding up for you.

P.S: I got the image from the Amazon website just in case anyone was wondering what it looked like.

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