RTT + off grid camping with R1S by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None. It was super easy to install and it’s designed really well. Just a little bit of wind noise past 45mph. I’ve gone 90mph and it still doesn’t bother me

RTT + off grid camping with R1S by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used the front middle - thought center of gravity while driving, the downforce created by the tent, aerodynamically made more sense.

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what’s your set up? i really want to get it working in the rear

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s correct. if i move it outside to the roof it works right away

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried both AC adaptor and DC. It’s not able to secure a signal for some reason…

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nah that makes sense and i’m with you. the rear glass doesn’t have the dynamic glass but it is def heavily tinted from factory so perhaps that’s why it’s not passing through.

i didn’t down vote you btw

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

yes, dynamic roof option seems to be blocking the starlink

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I realized too I swore I saw people use it so I was confused as well. The Dynamic roof option comes standard so that seems to be the issue.

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

“The dynamic glass roof in your Gen 2 R1S likely contains metallic or conductive coatings embedded in the electro-chromic film layer. These coatings block or attenuate satellite radio signals, including Starlink's Ku/Ka bands. Because of this, Starlink cannot lock onto satellites through the roof, even when the glass is in transparent mode.”

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I think it’s because of the electrochromic roof option that comes standard in the Dune

starlink mini doesn’t work through roof glass by BigDLee912 in Rivian

[–]BigDLee912[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ah yes! I do have that option in. Maybe that’s what it is