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I think by then they will absolutely have that problem solved. The latest I read was that Rivian wasn’t happy with the vendor solutions so they are now designing the fix in house. That was another forum member who said that yesterday. Who knowsWell I don't expect my truck to arrive until 2024 anyways given I'm in Toronto, Canada. By 2024 it'll have been a 5 year wait. Hopefully, they can fix this and stop removing elements out of the truck by the time 2024 rolls around.
That would be a major thing to just eliminate entirely especially when it’s been proven powered tonneaus are possible with the proper design, I.e. ranger.I think it's very likely the powered tonneau cover is not coming back. It's a giant resource suck and the design is fundamentally flawed with too much possibility for dirt and debris to make it inoperable.
I'm glad I have it and mine works ok as long as I lubricate the slates monthly, but I'm not sure Rivian wants to be dealing with these things for years to come. Much better to just bail on it.
The rangers use third party roll up designs from Leer and others. Rivian could eliminate them and leave them to the after market to design like Ford does.That would be a major thing to just eliminate entirely especially when it’s been proven powered tonneaus are possible with the proper design, I.e. ranger.
I would be okay if they removed the option but opened up the cavity so we either get more gear tunnel or bed space that was taken up by the PTC.That would be a major thing to just eliminate entirely especially when it’s been proven powered tonneaus are possible with the proper design, I.e. ranger.
I don't believe it will be canceled 100% forever, but I also think Rivian's timeline (first half 2023) for deployment is overly optimistic given all the other issues on their plate at this time.I think it's very likely the powered tonneau cover is not coming back. It's a giant resource suck and the design is fundamentally flawed with too much possibility for dirt and debris to make it inoperable.
I agree with your take. They've removed the powered cover from the vehicle studio and I think the profit margin they would make on an updated cover even at $3,000 would likely be eaten up by service appointment dealing with powered tonneau cover failures. I would bet that in 6-12 months Rivian will offer customers who currently have a powered cover a refund and manual cover.I think it's very likely the powered tonneau cover is not coming back. It's a giant resource suck and the design is fundamentally flawed with too much possibility for dirt and debris to make it inoperable.
I'm glad I have it and mine works ok as long as I lubricate the slates monthly, but I'm not sure Rivian wants to be dealing with these things for years to come. Much better to just bail on it.