Tonneau Cover

ScottyGuts · 2022-07-08T14:46:16-0400

I just took delivery of my forest green R1T. Of course I am off the wall excited, who wouldn't be. An hour after the delivery, I hit the close button on the tonneau cover and it jammed in place - it started closing and one side got stuck and it is now at an angle and jammed. There was nothing in the bed at the time that would have interfered with the proper operation of the cover.

Anyone have a similar issue?

CommodoreAmiga · 2022-07-08T15:12:57-0400

I’m starting to think these are troll posts. Did you do any searching at all? Yes, it’s an issue.

ScottyGuts · 2022-07-08T15:52:20-0400

CommodoreAmiga said:
I’m starting to think these are troll posts. Did you do any searching at all? Yes, it’s an issue.

Not a troll. I am new to these types of forums and couldn't figure out how to search. pic below.

CommodoreAmiga · 2022-07-08T15:59:53-0400

That sucks. Unfortunately there have been several (many?) reports of similar problems. There's another popular Rivian forum where someone posted info on getting to the tonneau mechanism. I can't post a direct link, as that's not kosher... But if you google "rivian diy-tonneau-repairs-anyone-try-to-do-this-yet" you'll find it. If you're feeling adventurous, you can disassemble things and get them working, again.

Otherwise, file a service ticket with Rivian and they will get your tonneau open.

I wish there was a permanent fix... Maybe eventually.

ScottyGuts · 2022-07-08T16:09:53-0400

Thanks for the DIY info. Ticket already filed.

BridgeTwnSmith · 2022-07-08T17:11:59-0400

CommodoreAmiga said:
That sucks. Unfortunately there have been several (many?) reports of similar problems. There's another popular Rivian forum where someone posted info on getting to the tonneau mechanism. I can't post a direct link, as that's not kosher... But if you google "rivian diy-tonneau-repairs-anyone-try-to-do-this-yet" you'll find it. If you're feeling adventurous, you can disassemble things and get them working, again.

Otherwise, file a service ticket with Rivian and they will get your tonneau open.

I wish there was a permanent fix... Maybe eventually.

Seriously considering just removing Tonneau cover from my build... such a hassle and not even sure why I want it...

Kewlasu · 2022-07-08T18:03:41-0400

BridgeTwnSmith said:
Seriously considering just removing Tonneau cover from my build... such a hassle and not even sure why I want it...

You can... if u can wait til next year to get your truck. I originally have manual tonneau config until my guide called to offer me one close to my config but with powered tonneau cover. After 3 years of waiting i jumped on the offer. I'll have my truck delivered tomorrow.

RayzorBEV · 2022-07-08T18:06:08-0400

ScottyGuts said:
I just took delivery of my forest green R1T. Of course I am off the wall excited, who wouldn't be. An hour after the delivery, I hit the close button on the tonneau cover and it jammed in place - it started closing and one side got stuck and it is now at an angle and jammed. There was nothing in the bed at the time that would have interfered with the proper operation of the cover.

Anyone have a similar issue?

Like this? Yeah. They have to replace it and the rails that were damaged by it.

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Riviano · 2022-07-08T19:40:48-0400

BridgeTwnSmith said:
Seriously considering just removing Tonneau cover from my build... such a hassle and not even sure why I want it...

For me the benefit of the tonneau is that it creates additional lockable space, but maybe for you the frunk and the cargo tunnel are sufficient lockable space.

BridgeTwnSmith · 2022-07-08T20:19:45-0400

Kewlasu said:
You can... if u can wait til next year to get your truck. I originally have manual tonneau config until my guide called to offer me one close to my config but with powered tonneau cover. After 3 years of waiting i jumped on the offer. I'll have my truck delivered tomorrow.

I changed from manual to automatic tonneau hoping it might make my order move but so far nada... I will sit with it as is for now

RayzorBEV · 2022-07-08T20:25:28-0400

BridgeTwnSmith said:
I changed from manual to automatic tonneau hoping it might make my order move but so far nada... I will sit with it as is for now

They are not even shipping out R1T with manual tonneau covers so you're on the right track.Once you do get your R1T. Do not open the tonneau cover!

Marchin_MTB · 2022-07-09T02:08:37-0400

I tested mine during delivery inspection last week and since then, have left it open. I fully expect it to break if used regularly.

What I would really like is for Rivian to offer a tonneau-ectomy.

JEV · 2022-07-09T08:17:28-0400

I've had my truck for 2 months now and have not had any problems yet. I normally leave it closed, but when I need to open, it does seem to work better in the shade. I think the aluminum slats expand when it's hot and in the sun. I hope they can come up with a fix, so we don't have to worry about it.

rodhx · 2022-07-09T09:59:13-0400

After reading many of these similar posts of tonneau trouble I was sure to spray the rails with dry graphite lube on delivery day, right after the Rivian guy left in the flatbed. I plan to regularly apply the graphite in hope it helps avoid the binding issue until the storied revised covers are available. I too normally leave it closed, generally only opening it to demo for folks.

TessP100D · 2022-07-09T10:06:43-0400

ScottyGuts said:
Not a troll. I am new to these types of forums and couldn't figure out how to search. pic below. View attachment 6939

So sad Rivian released the trucks without proper vendor testing

TessP100D · 2022-07-09T10:09:57-0400

Marchin_MTB said:
I tested mine during delivery inspection last week and since then, have left it open. I fully expect it to break if used regularly.

What I would really like is for Rivian to offer a tonneau-ectomy.

A $90,000.00 truck being shipped with defective parts. So sad.

Wimberley51 · 2022-07-09T10:40:06-0400

I received mine 3 months ago. My tonneau cover stopped fully closing shortly thereafter. Sent the truck to the Service Center for several minor adjustments. The solution to the tonneau hang up was lubrication.
I now open and close the cover multiple times a week and have not experienced any subsequent issues. I plan on lubricating periodically ongoing.

TessP100D · 2022-07-09T10:46:05-0400

Wimberley51 said:
I received mine 3 months ago. My tonneau cover stopped fully closing shortly thereafter. Sent the truck to the Service Center for several minor adjustments. The solution to the tonneau hang up was lubrication.
I now open and close the cover multiple times a week and have not experienced any subsequent issues. I plan on lubricating periodically ongoing.

That’s great for you. But stop and think about the big picture. If the Rivian team had down their homework (years and years of development) they would nit be having this problem. It’s really bad really embarrassing

CommodoreAmiga · 2022-07-09T11:11:45-0400

TessP100D said:
A $90,000.00 truck being shipped with defective parts. So sad.

Well, I guess you have been right, this whole time. Another page copied from the Tesla playbook?

jme · 2022-07-09T17:04:21-0400

rodhx said:
After reading many of these similar posts of tonneau trouble I was sure to spray the rails with dry graphite lube on delivery day, right after the Rivian guy left in the flatbed. I plan to regularly apply the graphite in hope it helps avoid the binding issue until the storied revised covers are available. I too normally leave it closed, generally only opening it to demo for folks.

Would you be able to share the type / brand graphite lube that is working for you? Spray? Grease? Powder?

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