--- title: "Rivian Patent Reveals Slide-Out Camp Kitchen for R1S" description: "A new patent filing was found, which reveals that Rivian is working on a Camp Kitchen option for the R1S SUV." date: "2023-08-20" modified: "2023-08-20" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivian-patent-reveals-slide-out-camp-kitchen-for-r1s" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Rivian News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "R1S" - "Rivian" --- # Rivian Patent Reveals Slide-Out Camp Kitchen for R1S ![]() Rivian made splashy headlines when it first debuted its R1T pickup truck, with its clever Camp Kitchen option. In the R1T, the Camp Kitchen slides out of Rivian's famous Gear Tunnel, the tunnel-like storage area between the truck's bed and cab. However, since the[ Rivian R1S ]()SUV lacks the Gear Tunnel, it also lacks the Camp Kitchen. But maybe not for long. A member of *[RivianForums ]()*found a[ patent filing](), showing off a Camp Kitchen design for the R1S's rear cargo area. The patent drawings seem to show a kitchen setup similar to the R1T's but it slides out of a compartment on the floor of the trunk, which means it takes up cargo space, which is a bummer. The coolest part about the R1T's Gear Tunnel kitchen was it didn't take up any typically used space in either the bed or the cab. ![]() However, [Rivian ]()no longer sells the Camp Kitchen option for the [R1T](). Earlier this year, Rivian sent out a letter to customers, saying that it was temporarily removing the kitchen option, as it was updating the design. Could this be that new update? As some *RivianForum* members point out, Rivian could be streamlining the Camp Kitchen design by making one design for both the R1S and R1T, in the trunk and bed, respectively. That would reduce manufacturing costs and potentially get the option back into the R1T quicker. There's obviously no word on pricing, nor is there even any guarantee that the R1S gets this Camp Kitchen design. If it does, though, expect it to be priced around $6,000, as that's what the option was for the R1T. Though, at the same price, the new design wouldn't be as good of a value, due to its space-eating size. ![]() If you're going to take up precious cargo space, why not just bring an induction burner and plug it into the truck when you want to use it? The Camp Kitchen comes with high-end cookware and cleverly designed storage, so it does minimize the storage necessary for an outdoor kitchen. But its potentially high cost and reduced cargo capacity has Rivian customers second-guessing the need for a kitchen in the R1S. *Got tips? Send' em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()