Best 3rd party tonneau cover?

[Ottoman]

That's exactly what I want. Until and unless it's made I am holding off on buying a bed cover.

I had the same thought, but figured I would use this in the interim, and if the new one ever comes out (big IF) then I would sell this one used and upgrade.

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[rhumbliner]

But I use it more for aerodynamic, aesthetic and create a "secure trunk".

Numerous tests by MotorTrend, Car & Driver, and others have shown there is very little reduction in Cd by installing a tonneau cover.

This test (SnugTop) was fairly comprehensive and determined that max reduction was 6.5% at a speed of 50 mph. For driving around town the reduction would be less and at freeway speeds it would be more.

Thus if I use 2.0 mi/kwh as my average freeway consumption and 10% Cd reduction @ 75 mph, I could possibly save 5.0 kwh for every 100 miles driven. Using $0.35/kwh for an average charging cost I find that I’d save maybe $1.50 for every 100 miles driven. So while there are many reasons to spring for a tonneau cover I don’t see aerodynamic efficiency as one of them.

If my intent is to extend my range the picture is a little brighter. Using the same assumptions on a 200 mile trip, instead of using 100 kwh I’d use 10 kwh less which would theoretically extend my range by 20 miles. That could be useful, but then anytime I make that long of a trip I’m always pulling my Airstream so a tonneau cover is nonfactor.

 

[one44]

I just got the Interrobang cover a couple of weeks back and it's awesome so far. I didn't order it with the bag at first, but just added it since they came out with a new design that looks similar to Rivian's (with protection for each section of the tonneau) and since I realized I'm going to be swapping out the cover a bunch transporting bikes this summer.

Check out the thread here for more details on the cover and pics of my setup - took about 8 weeks as well from ordering back in January: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...nterrobang-my-review.18958/page-3#post-505669

 

[DrewT]

I havre had the Interrobang cover for several months in the rainy Pacific Northwest and it has been thru car washes several times . It is a very solid and secure cover and has been easy to remove and reinstall . Although not watertight the amount of water ingress has been minimal perhaps about a half cup per rainy episode . I would recommend this tonneau without hesitation .

 

[Swezey]

Good feedback. I've been waiting to see the following before purchasing any cover:

1) how many options there are
2) feedback from real customers
3) how does it hold up after > 1 year(still waiting for this one) and frequent use

 

[Ottoman]

Numerous tests by MotorTrend, Car & Driver, and others have shown there is very little reduction in Cd by installing a tonneau cover.

This test (SnugTop) was fairly comprehensive and determined that max reduction was 6.5% at a speed of 50 mph. For driving around town the reduction would be less and at freeway speeds it would be more.

Thus if I use 2.0 mi/kwh as my average freeway consumption and 10% Cd reduction @ 75 mph, I could possibly save 5.0 kwh for every 100 miles driven. Using $0.35/kwh for an average charging cost I find that I’d save maybe $1.50 for every 100 miles driven. So while there are many reasons to spring for a tonneau cover I don’t see aerodynamic efficiency as one of them.

If my intent is to extend my range the picture is a little brighter. Using the same assumptions on a 200 mile trip, instead of using 100 kwh I’d use 10 kwh less which would theoretically extend my range by 20 miles. That could be useful, but then anytime I make that long of a trip I’m always pulling my Airstream so a tonneau cover is nonfactor.

Yes I'm aware it isn't a big difference, and keeping your tailgate closed gets you better range than open.. It's not the primary motivation and more of a placebo/OCD than anything.

Like I said, when it was a gaping hole, you can't leave anything in the bed and leave the truck unattended.

For example:

You're 4 people in the car with luggage/gear on a road trip, which doesn't fit in the cargo tunnel, you can throw it in the bed while driving, but every time you stop somewhere to eat/charge/ pop in to a store. you would have to take your bags out of the bed and put in inside the truck and then lock it. vs just walking away knowing anything short of power tools isn't getting into that bed.

That is my primary motivation.

 

[riviantrent]

I absolutely love my Interrobang cover and totally recommend it. Its strong and sturdy - looks great - it checks all the marks. Uses the OEM rails - sits within the bed and not above it. For me - I call it almost water tight .. I have no issues throwing all my luggage in the back while its raining. I get very litte water in the bed - I would describe it in the ounces - ie - less than 1/4 of a cup at the most, and even then it only happens around the rails - and i even wash it with a pressure washer -

 

[riviantrent]

Can anyone comment on the interrobang cover vs the RIVN manual cover? Waiting 6-8 weeks for interrobang vs waiting unknown s00n for rivian one is my dilemma. Was hoping maybe the Normal shutdown would see tonneau covers show back up in the gear shop, but apparently not.

I dont know first hand, but while I was researching which one to buy last Oct, I read many posts about the Rivian manual cover - stating the pastic tabs on the end that are inserted into the rails were arriving broken or chipped. And the locking mechanism if you do something wrong - people were breaking them by accident. I dont see how the tabs on the end of Interrobang can possibly break - they are strong .. I have heard of someone putting 800 pounds of weight on top of their interobang cover and it didnt break or warp ( I have not tried this myself - no desire to ) - but my interrobang just feels solid - id buy it again if i had to ( as in new truck one day)

 

[wolfsbane]

Thanks, Trent ?

 

[kmusk01]

I have had 3 different bed covers so far in this order:

1.) EV Sportline roll-up cover. Had it about 4 months and liked it, not loved it.
- PROS:
- Easy to roll up when needed, and didn't take up any room
- Nearly water proof. Just had to make sure you pushed down on the rails for the velcro to seal
- Can roll it up with the cross bars installed
- CONS:
- Easy for anyone to rip it open if they really wanted in
- Pain to keep clean. Its a dust/dirt magnet!!
- Can't open the spare tire cover all the way so makes getting the spare out hard.

2.) Tail Lidz 3 panel cover. Kept it less than a day
- PROS:
- Its only 3 panels
- Very light and easy to remove 3 panels
- Used the factory bed slides so no need to install anything
- CONS:
- Could not get the panels to fully seat in the grooves on the back part of the bed
- Felt cheap and the edges were eh, fit and finish just was't up to my standards for the price
- Can't hold a lot of weight, and again felt cheap

3.) Interrobang with Bag. Had it for 2 weeks now.
- PROS:
- Fit and finish are top notch!
- Fits into the factory bed slides and is buttery smooth upon install
- This thing is TOUGH, and you will not break it
- CONS:
- Some water does get in, but only drips along the edges.
- Wait time is all of 8 wks, but worth it!

I have not seen the factory manual cover in person, but have heard its nice, but still cheap plastic parts. Lomax looks nice as it flips, but if you keep the cross bars on all the time you will have to keep taking those off to flip the cover up.

My choice is for sure the Interrobang. It looks factory and is built to last. The bag is super nice and fits perfectly in the gear tunnel. I would say if you can wait go with Interrobang

Good luck!

Thanks,

Ken~

 

[moosetags]

We bought one of the tri-fold tonneau covers from Agricover. This is the Lomax rigid cover. We have had it on Opal for the last month. It is very well made, easy to install, and works very well. It has been through a number of Florida thunderstorms and our automatic car wash. It has remained totally dry inside.

I would highly recommend the Lomax cover. It is made in North Dakota. Their shipping box is excellent.

Brian

 

[Purkinje]

Lomax owner here. Really love the quality of the product and how easy it is to open to get into the bed.

 

[Golfer04]

I bought the Weathertech over the top folding cover. So far has been excellent. Had the repaired power option on my first truck and it wasn't water resistant enough to suit me. On this truck the cover is great. Can easily haul luggage and golf clubs back there securely and not get wet.

 

[aznkukuboi]

FYI from a Chat this morning.

Hmm I purchased 3/3. Let's see if I get any shipping notifications.

 

[Ingo B]

My Dream is that Rivian would of made their manual cover exactly like the powered one, just without the motors and have it work like a roll up garage door. You just pull it out, and push it in. (Even hyundai has something similar on a vehicle that's 40% of the price of an R1T).

It's not like we get the space back either on the trucks that didn't come with the powered cover either.

Agree. Still don't know why they didn't go that route, even after the first gen powered versions failed. The folding design was already done. Just add handles!

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