EVBASE Roof Sunshade: Rivian R1S Install
Push the shade up under the glass roof (round edge forward), tuck front and back, then add four clips per side to take up the slack.
Full video (3 min): Rivian R1S Sunshade Installation: Step-by-Step Guide to a Cooler Ride + More Range! · John's YouTube channel
Get the parts
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Push the shade up under the glass roof (round edge forward), tuck front and back, then add four clips per side to take up the slack. This 3 min guide covers the Rivian R1S; the product link also lists the R1T with tools, parts links and the full video.
Overview
A quick heat-blocking mod for the R1S glass roof. It only fits one way. Tuck the front and back, then clip the sides. John could feel the heat difference immediately, "like a light switch". It takes about five minutes to install and one to remove.
Vehicle & fitment
- Product
- EVBASE roof sunshade with a reflective top and black underside, plus side clips
- Shown on
- Rivian R1S
- Rivian R1S (shown); the product link also lists the R1T
Always confirm fitment for your exact year and trim with the seller before buying.
Tools & parts
Tools
Parts
- EVBASE sunshade
- Included side clips (four per side)
Step by step
- 1
Orient it▶ 0:36
It only fits one way: the round edge goes to the front and the flat edge to the back. Push it up against the glass.
- 2
Tuck front and back▶ 0:58
Tuck the front edge in, then the back.
- 3
Clip the sides▶ 1:13
The sides have some slop, so install the hook clips along each edge to hold it tight. John used four per side.
Get the parts
- Search Amazon for EVBASE Rivian R1SSearch on Amazon ↗
- Find EVBASE Rivian R1S roof sunshade on eBayBuy ↗
- EVBASE Rivian roof sunshadeBuy ↗
CodeEVBASE codes JOHN20 / JOHN15 — JOHN20 / JOHN15
DEALCoupon code JOHN15 (from the video description)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links are affiliate links.
FAQ
What vehicle does this install fit?
It is shown for the Rivian R1S; the product link also lists the R1T. Always confirm your exact year, trim and factory audio with the seller.
How long does the install take?
John's full video is 3 min. Plan on that much time for a careful DIY install, plus extra if you are new to dash work.
What tools do I need?
Basic hand tools and a plastic trim tool cover most of this install; see the Tools section for the full list.
Where do I get the parts?
Use the buy links on this page for the unit and any harnesses John used. Some links are affiliate links.
Is this beginner-friendly?
The guide breaks the job into 3 steps with timestamps into the video. If you can remove trim panels carefully, you can follow along.
Full transcript
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0:00All. Alright, guys, so we got the R1S in the house.
0:03We're. the, we're gonna be installing something super cool.
0:05The in here in California, it's usually pretty hot.
0:09We just want to block that sun a little bit more.
0:12So we have EV bases,.
0:13Sun shade actually ever right here.
0:16It has, the reflective reflective material on the top
0:19and on the bottom it's like, the black should be pretty
0:22easy to install.
0:23I hear some clips that we're gonna have to install.
0:25But yeah, let's just get to it.
0:28All right, so we're in, we're putting the sun shade on top.
0:36Now there is only one side it fits.
0:38There's a flat side right here and then there is a round side.
0:41You want the round side in the front, then you just push it.
0:44Now let me tell you, I had my head right here.
0:47Then I put my head right here and
0:49you can literally feel the heat like just on and off.
0:53It's like a light switch.
0:54So it's it's gonna be a huge improvement top and bottom.
0:58Alrighty, so to do install the sun shade, it's actually pretty easy.
1:04First, we kind of tuck it in right here and then we tuck it in the back.
1:10Now for the side, so the front and back are kind of good,
1:13but the sides, they do have some slop.
1:16And you install these clips to give it that extra little thing.
1:20I did one right there.
1:22You just put it in and yeah.
1:26An example is you pull it down.
1:28You see how this one has a little hook right here.
1:57Now that we know how to do it it could take like five minutes to
1:59take it out. It probably takes like one minute to take out,
2:02but like five minutes to put in.
2:09So we did four on each side.
2:18Alright, that concludes it.
2:20You can see the head in behind me.
2:21Super easy to install.
2:23If you're interested in this EV based product, let me know.
2:27I'll put the links down below.
2:28Use my affiliate code johnn to get a discount johnn.
2:33And that pretty much wraps it up.
2:35It looks really,
2:39other than this black kind of keeps it met.
2:42So it cuts down
2:44or reflections easy to install super fast.
2:46and it works like you can feel the heat difference immediately.
2:51Thank you guys for watching, I
2:53appreciate it hopefully you guys like this Rivian.
2:54I want to do more videos on this.
2:56So do me a favor and hit that like button.
2:58This helps me out and I'll be able to make more
3:01of the Rivian products for you guys to check out to see.
3:04Look at that another Rivian product.
3:05So if you're looking for a charger, I have a Tesla
3:09and this is plugged in, like that.
3:11Pretty cool.
Machine-transcribed from the full-length video and lightly cleaned (product names fixed). Watch the video for exact wording.
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