If I was able to carry ~20 drywall sheets in my buddy's Sport Trac, then I think it'll do fine. Granted the Lowes is only about 5 minutes from my house 🤣So, the width of the bed as listed on the website is 51 inch. Is that between the 2 wheel wells or will the width there actually be less than 48 inches meaning you won't be able to fit a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall?
I was wondering the same. From studying pictures, I'd venture to say that the 51" is between the wheel wells, but I may be wrong. Perhaps worth asking in Rivian Chat.So, the width of the bed as listed on the website is 51 inch. Is that between the 2 wheel wells or will the width there actually be less than 48 inches meaning you won't be able to fit a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall?
I didn't ask... it does suck as I could see use for them too! I guess it renders the picture above out of date as that pic still has them in there....@MarkB, did Rivian say why they removed the crossbar mounts in the bed? I was thinking of ways those could be handy...
Can someone here please help me with my math?
Autoweek site says: "The bed length extends to 83.6 inches with the tailgate down and measures 54 inches with it up. The bed will hold the proverbial 4 x 8 sheet of plywood flat."
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A 4'x8' plywood is 48"x96"
So it sticks out over a foot beyond the tailgate when lying flat. How do you keep the plywood from sliding off the bed?
Asking for a new truck owner (I currently drive a Lexus RX400h which is awesome because I can put in a 10' 2x4 and PVC through the fold-down.)
The tailgate is not 29.8 inches. It has a gooseneck hinge and a panel that fills the gap when lowered.First, I'm having a very tough time imagining a tailgate that is 29.8"......that's a helluva tailgate!
As for holding the plywood.... easily strapped with tie-downs!
The tailgate is not 29.8 inches. It has a gooseneck hitch and a panel that fills the gap when lowered.
Here is a video of the gate dropping from the event a couple of weeks ago in Normal.Having such a hard time visualizing that in my mind....would love to see pictures of the tailgate being lowered from a few different angles....anyone have those?
Every pickup truck owner has a box/bag with way too many tie downs, straps, and bungie cords. If this is your first truck, then you'll want to start amassing your own collection of such accessories.A 4'x8' plywood is 48"x96"
So it sticks out over a foot beyond the tailgate when lying flat. How do you keep the plywood from sliding off the bed?
Ah thanks! My nerd friends insisted the tailgate had to go up to be a "real truck". (They of course also don't drive a truck)Every pickup truck owner has a box/bag with way too many tie downs, straps, and bungie cords. If this is your first truck, then you'll want to start amassing your own collection of such accessories.
The amount of friction between a sheet of plywood and the bed is quite high. Under normal conditions, it won't move, anyway... Although you should still strap it down, as a precaution. A strap from the tie down near the cab, over the sheet, and back to the hitch will be sufficient.