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Home EV Charging Essentials

1. Best Wall-Connector : https://amzn.to/4clFgMU
2. Wall-Connector Pedestal : https://amzn.to/4lnfTyt

Charging Adapters (CSS)

1. NACS to CCS (Fast Charging) : https://bit.ly/44Np8Cj
2. Level 2 Tesla to J1772 (Destination & Home) : https://bit.ly/3H3YdZ0

Charging Adapter (NACS)

1. CCS to NACS (Fast Charging) : https://bit.ly/3YRh2os
2. J1772 to NACS (Destination & Home) : https://bit.ly/3ZrZjUA

Best Rivian Accessories

1. MagSafe Charging Pad
Gen1 & Gen2 : https://amzn.to/4hkmeHL
2. Screen Protectors (3 Pack)
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4iD30OV
3. Backseat Pet Protector
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/41vpUAu
4. 2nd Row Tablet Mount
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/3E2jvVA
5. 2TB Security Camera SSD
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4mcWlgD
6. Right Angle USB-C Adapter
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4majd06
7. Paint Protection Film (R1T & R1S)
Bumper : https://amzn.to/4bEIhHU
Headlights :
Gen1 : https://amzn.to/4byWFBz
Gen2 : https://amzn.to/4bDWZPp
Hood : https://amzn.to/4kzqK86
Door Entry : https://amzn.to/3FyOut5
Door Handles :
Gen1 : https://amzn.to/41WGiKL
Gen2 : https://amzn.to/4iwfMPc
Pillars : https://amzn.to/4iyUFeP
Lower Doors :
R1T : https://amzn.to/3E2jHUO
Side Mirrors :
Gen1 : https://amzn.to/4bGKyCy
Gen2 : https://amzn.to/3FzW1I9
Tailgate :
R1T : https://amzn.to/4c3WrCv
R1S : https://amzn.to/4210V8m
8. Mud Flaps
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4bYGi17
9. Arm Rest Organizer
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4c3WU7J
10. Magnetic Jack Pucks
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/4iE5igx
11. Center Tray Organizer and Drink Holder
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/3FBzUkZ
12. RV 30amp Adapter
R1T & R1S : https://amzn.to/440oCyK
13. Exped Megamat Auto
R1S : https://amzn.to/43Urf4X

Recording & Software

1. Desk Camera
Sony a6600 : https://amzn.to/4dnWLg0
2. Lens
Sigma 16 f/1.4 : https://amzn.to/4dvTFH9
3. HDMI Capture Card
Elgato CamLink 4k : https://amzn.to/3H6DjZd
4. Desk Microphone
Shure SM7B (but you should get SM7dB): https://amzn.to/3YUqqHO
5. Key Light
Neewer CB300C : https://amzn.to/43GkhSf
Light Stand : https://amzn.to/4knhuTE
Softbox : https://amzn.to/4jYvO58
6. Accent Lights
Neewer TL120C (x2) : https://amzn.to/3SfWn9W
7. Teleprompter
Elgato Teleprompter : https://amzn.to/43a7UOf
8. Mobile Camera
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 : https://amzn.to/4mpHBef
9. Action Cameras
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (x2) : https://amzn.to/4374try
10. Wireless Mics
DJI Mic Mini : https://amzn.to/4jjfdrI
DJI Mic 2 : https://amzn.to/3H5TAha

Great Services for your Rivian

Rivian Roamer : https://bit.ly/4mwq6sL

00:00 Intro
01:28 Signing up for the Tesla Membership
03:09 Activating stall with membership
03:46 Using the NACS to CCS1 adapter
04:13 Initiation process & cost tracking
04:54 Energy App 2.0 Weirdness
05:55 End of session experience
07:05 Value and options
08:03 Considerations
09:52 Outro


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