Over-the-air updates are adding cool features to new vehicles regularly, but this might be the most exciting one yet. Rivian introduces Camp mode.
In an over-the-air update, Rivian just added a host of cool features focused on vehicle camping. Overlanders, what do you think? An electric vehicle with a 300-mile range, deep sleep functionality to save battery life, and — perhaps the best feature in any vehicle ever — auto-leveling.
I live with a man who has a leveling app on his phone. When we car camp, he has to find the flattest spot, even if it takes all night. There’s a lot of getting out of the truck, using the app, getting back in, making a few tire positioning adjustments, etc. So I’d buy a Rivian for this smart new feature alone.
Had help beta testing Camp Mode. Can’t wait for you to try it! Rolling out very soon in next OTA update… pic.twitter.com/JNoOAjWupr
— RJ Scaringe (@RJScaringe) August 27, 2022
Rivian Camp Mode
![Rivian_Camping App-Level Truck (1) Rivian Camp Mode Screen](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2022/08/Rivian_Camping-App-Level-Truck-1-700x361.jpg)
Vehicle Leveling
This mode is for use on uneven terrain. Using the truck’s air suspension height adjustment — with 6.5 inches of vertical range on all wheels — the chassis will sit level on even the most undulated terrain. The standalone app accesses built-in hardware and intends to make glamping even more enjoyable.
![Rivian_Camping App-Level Truck-2 Rivian_Camping App-Level Truck-2](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2022/08/Rivian_Camping-App-Level-Truck-2.jpg)
Optimize Vehicle Energy Use
Camp Courtesy Setting
Engage Flood Lights for Illuminating Your Campsite
![2022-Rivian-R1T-04 2022-Rivian-R1T](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2022/05/2022-Rivian-R1T-04-700x467.jpg)
- Camp mode features
- Display range as a percentage of the state of charge in addition to or instead of distance
- Option for metric units as the measurement for speed, distance, temperature, and air pressure
- New vehicle controls via Rivian Mobile App: remotely control the hood, vent the windows, and activate and stop the panic alarm
Rivian Is Already Set Up for Camping
![2019_05_Rivian-CampKitchen-002 Rivian R1T kitchen](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2019/05/2019_05_Rivian-CampKitchen-002-700x467.jpg)