A R1T owner shared this video of how the Tonneau Cover works and looks covering the bed.
Rivian R1T Tonneau Cover In Action (Video)
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There's a manual cover?
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I believe so, on the list of upgrade items with the Adventure package is a "powered tonneau cover" so I think that means explore package people would have a non-powered version of this and I'm curious if anyone has seen what that is like.
Anyone torn between Adventure Package vs. Explore Package?
I’m struggling between selecting the Adventure Package vs. the Explore package. I would prefer to stick with the Explore Package I selected, but really lamenting the fact that I won’t have a Power Tonneau Cover that only comes with Adventure Package. The more Luxury materials that Adventure...
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I guess I read it that you either went without or got a power tonneau. So, no manual tonneau. If available, I'd much rather have a manual tonneau cover. I've seen a few videos that show the power version in operation and for those planning to keep their R1T long term I feel this will be a weak link.
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It's begging for me to say 'manually' but seems like low hanging fruit....ah, I did it.
Rivian R1T (Adventure - CR, BM, 21", Ordered 10/5/2021, Delivered 6/24/2022), Suburban 2500, VW ID.4
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CS told me it was 4 panels that slide into the track that the power cover slides on. The rear panel has a latch that keeps them all in place. This is a bit disappointing as I was hoping you would only have to remove the rear panel or two if hauling something tall and shallow, but this makes it seem that you would have to do all or nothing, or the remaining panels would be sliding around. The panels can be stored in the frunk or gear tunnel when removed.
That is not what the pictures and other videos have shown, definitely water tight. I think you are seeing the curve of the seal as it touches the tailgate, which looks like a gap, but is just a shadow. Watch it on 0.25 speed. You can see the tailgate move a little as the tonneau makes contact. It will not be a problem for leaks (at least not initially).
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Oh wow, that is worst than I was picturing - I figured that maybe it would be the same cover but you'd have to pull it closed like a shade, or maybe some sort of hand crank.
4 separate panels sounds like more hassle and probably wouldn't end up using them as often. They'll probably most often be in the gear tunnel or in the garage.
Thanks for finding out though, it makes the Adventure package more appealing (which I imagine is the point)
Rivian R1T (Adventure - CR, BM, 21", Ordered 10/5/2021, Delivered 6/24/2022), Suburban 2500, VW ID.4
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I actually like it. I had an Avalanche, which had 3 panels for a slightly larger bed. If these are the same rigidity, they will be great. Less chance of having them frozen in the winter, and at least on the Avalanche they would support your weight so you could stand on them if need be. The Avalanche had each panel latch in separately so you could just remove the rear panel if you needed to haul something large but not the full length of the bed. Of course the Avalanche didn't have a great place to put them. It had a bag to store them in, but that took up bed space and was not nearly as convenient as the gear tunnel.
I am on the fence. I like the simplicity of the manual cover, I like that I shouldn't have to worry about it in cold weather (though sliding into the channel might be an issue, wouldn't have to worry about the motor. The early models here are proving those worries may be warranted). I like the power version in that it stores in an area that is just dead space on the Explore models and doesn't take up the bed, gear tunnel, or frunk. It also can be stopped partially opened.
The only thing from the Adventure package that I really would want is the ventilated seats. The tonneau, Gear Guard, and the stereo I could kind of go either way. I'm planning on sticking with the Explore for now, but if my delivery slips to 2024 I may "treat myself" to the Adventure.
Does anyone know what happens if you press the open/close button while it's still opening (or closing) and then close it again. Does it work like a garage door, where it will stop what it's doing and then do the opposite function at the second button press? I expect I will hit the wrong button occasionally (hit the tonneau cover button instead of the tail gate release) and I would hope I could just stop it from opening and then reverse it without having to have it open fully and then close fully.
Also, any info on what happens if it's closing and it hits something in its way? Does it sense an obstruction and stop? Hope so.
Also, any info on what happens if it's closing and it hits something in its way? Does it sense an obstruction and stop? Hope so.
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My understanding is it’s exactly like a garage door.
Any answers to this question from the ones who got theirs already?
Current Matter: I am surprised how many are opting out from the tonneau cover especially the powered. Conrcerns are legitimate and I will be surprised the manufacturer has not accounted for these concerns already. What maintenance does this cover require? Isn’t there like a catch bin or a clean out for all the crap that might be get into the tonneau storage area.
Current Matter: I am surprised how many are opting out from the tonneau cover especially the powered. Conrcerns are legitimate and I will be surprised the manufacturer has not accounted for these concerns already. What maintenance does this cover require? Isn’t there like a catch bin or a clean out for all the crap that might be get into the tonneau storage area.
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It's weight bearing and pretty rigid - I don't know how much weight though. There's at least one video showing two young kids (~6yrs?) on top. And there are lots of videos showing the start/stop/reverse operation.
I would like to say it can carry a good amount of weight. I’ll see what i can find out from their hub this weekend.
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