DIY temporary tonneau / bed cover?

[GRtruck]

I am doing the @Bf3 design. Panels were about $600 (w/military discount). I ordered the slide pcs from @Bf3 for about $130. I’ll pick up the Velcro and weatherstrip later. I feel good about it being less than $800 and an arguably better solution than the factory one.

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[GRtruck]

Keeping the shoutouts going to @Bf3 @dga965 and @Phatman113 for the inspiration…

 

[MXA121]

As DJ Khaled said (over and over again) - Another one!
Thanks @Bf3 ! One solid cover!

 

[Ahan92]

i just got my interrobang tonneau from @Bf3 this weekend and am really happy. It feels very solid, which got me thinking about installing bike mounts directly on top of the tonneau. Something like the Rockymount Hotrod. On my past trucks i installed these on a rail in the bed. What do you think about mounting stuff on the cover?

 

[Bf3]

i just got my interrobang tonneau from @Bf3 this weekend and am really happy. It feels very solid, which got me thinking about installing bike mounts directly on top of the tonneau. Something like the Rockymount Hotrod. On my past trucks i installed these on a rail in the bed. What do you think about mounting stuff on the cover?

Glad it was worth the wait! I think mounting a bike rack on top is going to be just fine. I haven’t tried it myself, but the weight isn’t going to be a problem. Looking at the rockymount you linked, I think I’d use something like their bolt on track as well.

 

[ashnazg]

Just checked the orders, yours is about finished and will be shipping this week.

Arrived! Now to figure it out ?

Does the short piece go on the cab end or the tailgate end? Can't quite tell from pics.

 

[Bf3]

Arrived! Now to figure it out ?

Does the short piece go on the cab end or the tailgate end? Can't quite tell from pics.

Whoops, it seems the instructions didn’t make it into your box. Little piece goes near the cab. It’s easiest if you fit it in diagonally before sliding in the rest of the panels. Sorry about that.

 

[ashnazg]

Whoops, it seems the instructions didn’t make it into your box. Little piece goes near the cab. It’s easiest if you fit it in diagonally before sliding in the rest of the panels. Sorry about that.

Ah, the diagonal hint was gold ?

 

[CO-rayman]

Yet another @Bf3 style tonneau.

I decided to put together my own panels but rely on Bf3 for the beautifully CNC machined sliders (https://interrobang.store/products/uhmw-slide-pieces-for-diy-tonneau) that made the build much easier. The sliders fit nice and tight with no need for glue.

I used a chop saw with an aluminum blade to cut the boards to 52.25" (since the sliders add 2x1.25") for a total of 54.75" width. The aluminum blade doesn't seem to be necessary per other posts but I had one laying around and the end result was clean cuts with no need for filing. I am glad I dry fitted the first joined panel since my railing seems to narrow by 1/4" as I get closer to the cabin, so I ended up adjusting the next set of panels for that.

Everything fits great with the parts list mentioned in this thread by @Phatman113 (https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/diy-temporary-tonneau-bed-cover.10300/page-17#post-302660), as well as suggestions on the tools to use by @Phatman113 and @foxerson.

I ripped the last board to 4 inches after installing the other double boards and remeasuring again just to make sure my bed wasn't off. I ripped the final board with my circular saw with a metal blade and help of a jig () and clamps.

I used a mallet to install the weather stripping at the 2 ends and didn't need to pry them but had to go very slowly.

 

[Bf3]

Yet another @Bf3 style tonneau.

I decided to put together my own panels but rely on Bf3 for the beautifully CNC machined sliders (https://interrobang.store/products/uhmw-slide-pieces-for-diy-tonneau) that made the build much easier. The sliders fit nice and tight with no need for glue.

I used a chop saw with an aluminum blade to cut the boards to 52.25" (since the sliders add 2x1.25") for a total of 54.75" width. The aluminum blade doesn't seem to be necessary per other posts but I had one laying around and the end result was clean cuts with no need for filing. I am glad I dry fitted the first joined panel since my railing seems to narrow by 1/4" as I get closer to the cabin, so I ended up adjusting the next set of panels for that.

Everything fits great with the parts list mentioned in this thread by @Phatman113 (https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/diy-temporary-tonneau-bed-cover.10300/page-17#post-302660), as well as suggestions on the tools to use by @Phatman113 and @foxerson.

I ripped the last board to 4 inches after installing the other double boards and remeasuring again just to make sure my bed wasn't off. I ripped the final board with my circular saw with a metal blade and help of a jig () and clamps.

I used a mallet to install the weather stripping at the 2 ends and didn't need to pry them but had to go very slowly.

Nicely done! Looks awesome.

 

[GRtruck]

...for those that have went with the @Bf3 design, are you pulling out the cab-side piece when you take off the tonneau? I'm tempted to just leave that one in place.

 

[Bf3]

...for those that have went with the @Bf3 design, are you pulling out the cab-side piece when you take off the tonneau? I'm tempted to just leave that one in place.

I usually leave mine in place, but if I forget it’s there and launch the truck it has fallen into the bed before.

 

[Durian]

Less than two weeks to our summer camping trip and realizing I will have to make my own cover. I can't wait any longer for Rivian on this.

 

[Foobar]

...for those that have went with the @Bf3 design, are you pulling out the cab-side piece when you take off the tonneau? I'm tempted to just leave that one in place.

I add it into the pile that goes into the gear tunnel.

 

[Phatman113]

Yet another @Bf3 style tonneau.

I decided to put together my own panels but rely on Bf3 for the beautifully CNC machined sliders (https://interrobang.store/products/uhmw-slide-pieces-for-diy-tonneau) that made the build much easier. The sliders fit nice and tight with no need for glue.

I used a chop saw with an aluminum blade to cut the boards to 52.25" (since the sliders add 2x1.25") for a total of 54.75" width. The aluminum blade doesn't seem to be necessary per other posts but I had one laying around and the end result was clean cuts with no need for filing. I am glad I dry fitted the first joined panel since my railing seems to narrow by 1/4" as I get closer to the cabin, so I ended up adjusting the next set of panels for that.

Everything fits great with the parts list mentioned in this thread by @Phatman113 (https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/diy-temporary-tonneau-bed-cover.10300/page-17#post-302660), as well as suggestions on the tools to use by @Phatman113 and @foxerson.

I ripped the last board to 4 inches after installing the other double boards and remeasuring again just to make sure my bed wasn't off. I ripped the final board with my circular saw with a metal blade and help of a jig () and clamps.

I used a mallet to install the weather stripping at the 2 ends and didn't need to pry them but had to go very slowly.

Where'd you get the bag? I still use the velcro wrap arounds, but boy, a bag looks much handier!

...for those that have went with the @Bf3 design, are you pulling out the cab-side piece when you take off the tonneau? I'm tempted to just leave that one in place.

I take all mine together, using the velcro to pull it all out and stack on the tailgate. Then it just sits in the tunnel, though the majority of the time it's installed.

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