Yakima EXO System: Possibly the Best Swing Away Cargo Hitch-based Solution for my R1S

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Rivian Mom

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Feb 17, 2025

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I've been looking at a couple of accessories and I came across the Yakima EXO System. Someone got it during the Yakima 20% off sale the week before Memorial Day and saved $500!

I think this modular hitch-based swing-out solution is a much better solution than any roof-based system for none the least of which is less drag impact to max range.

From the reviews I've seen, a lot of people seem to be satisfied and very happy with it so far. I'm already making plans on purchasing mine before our first road trip to the in August.

I won't lie, it looks awesome on the R1S and would save so much space too. An absolutely stunning idea from Yakima to come up with a design like this.

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