<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mars Roamers | EVs, Tech, and Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mars Roamers | EVs, Tech, and Adventure]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:57:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ivanxpress.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dreame D20 Plus Review: A $399 Budget-Friendly Robot That Punches Above Its Weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Dreame D20 Plus is marketed as a budget-friendly option ($399 only), it doesn’t cut corners where it matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/dreame-d20-plus-review-a-399-budget-friendly-robot-that-punches-above-its-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c633d93909945e9b11b21a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:39:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_8a55047f6cc14cec91d6f2bacae83e5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Rivian R1S Car Camping Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an adventure-focused brand, we know many Rivian owners are campers, overlanders, explorers, or somewhere in between. Camping in an EV just makes sense—with ample onboard power and built-in HVAC, you get all-weather comfort without the usual hassle. It might take some trial and error to dial in the perfect setup, but here’s my guide to transforming your Rivian R1S into a capable, go-anywhere camping rig.

If electric car camping is something you’re curious about, I encourage you to read on. ]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/ultimate-rivian-r1s-car-camping-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680703ad50132b0be2379601</guid><category><![CDATA[Adventures]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:42:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_325b1c82cf584c338e56fc14d39bdd11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[$37,000 and 3 Months Later—My Rivian R1S Is Finally Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[I never imagined I’d be writing a story about a car accident—but here we are. My new 2025 Rivian R1S was rear-ended on the freeway three months ago, and I just got it fully repaired and picked up this week. It’s also why I haven’t had much of a chance to write about Rivian so far in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/37-000-and-3-months-later-my-rivian-r1s-is-finally-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680156a0c741c79766406826</guid><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:53:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_f10afc4e59b14c99b51d59b05838d388~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreame X50 Ultra: The Ultimate Robot Vacuum for Multi-Cat Homes (Yes, I Have 8 Cats!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreame X50 Ultra truly feels like the first genuinely smart robot vacuum I’ve ever owned and used.]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/dreame-x50-ultra-the-ultimate-robot-vacuum-for-multi-cat-homes-yes-i-have-8-cats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d09970cb42add681a16e90</guid><category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:38:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_3701e0f54c2a4dc599447a8a3f66f730~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Days with the Rivian R1S Gen 2: Thoughts from a 7-Year Tesla Owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past 100 days, I’ve logged 2,500+ miles with it, and it’s been quite a journey. Here are my candid thoughts on the R1S.]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/100-days-with-the-rivian-r1s-gen-2-thoughts-from-a-7-year-tesla-owner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67731d718e2ba79bab03ba05</guid><category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:07:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_40612f4167e94a66885200a4c8e23f77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivian Returned My R1S with Damages and Unresolved Issues After 5 Weeks in Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who has purchased and owned three Teslas over the past seven years, I consider myself pretty tolerant of issues with new brands a]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/rivian-returned-my-r1s-with-damages-and-unresolved-issues-after-5-weeks-in-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673ce1b45c97e769e2ef31c8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:11:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_272fba9a5c2a4a3e86022db6ce9172a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Phone Mounting Solutions for Rivian R1T/R1S]]></title><description><![CDATA[I did extensive research on all the available phone mounting solutions for my 2025 Rivian R1S even before delivery, and I believe I’ve found]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/the-best-phone-mounting-solutions-for-rivian-r1t-r1s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671864c6be9f36249f77733e</guid><category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_cd7e3c7e6d6d4fc9885442771756489a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This the Best Electric Toothbrush/Water Flosser of 2024? Soocas NEOS II Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all (hopefully) use a toothbrush daily, and your dentist is probably always reminding you to add a (water) flosser to your routine—but ho]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/is-this-the-best-electric-toothbrush-water-flosser-of-2024-soocas-neos-ii-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670eef51723746d8f744137b</guid><category><![CDATA[Gear Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:24:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_806f76ba6dde4b0fa24e54ab5ea173e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Rivian R1S (Gen 2) Sent to Service Right After Delivery for Over 2 Weeks: Only 1 Out of 10 Issues Fixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivian's picked up some bad habits from Tesla. 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Little did I know, the real...]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/navigating-the-insurance-roller-coaster-securing-coverage-for-my-rivian-r1s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d8e8c3907681ab7fcdaf42</guid><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:05:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_21b32f417bf547dabb3f1fb6cd9d00b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My First Rivian Purchase: A New Chapter in Electric Overlanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[This purchase is more than just a new Rivian car—it’s the start of new adventures, new opportunities, and a new way of living. ]]></description><link>https://www.ivanxpress.com/post/my-first-rivian-purchase-a-new-chapter-in-electric-overlanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d122311926f7d91f8c1494</guid><category><![CDATA[Mars Roamer 001]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:57:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/785ef3_4b4d369da03f4a2eb9ef6ffcf359fe75~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivan W</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>