CommodoreAmiga
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Some people may think "duh" but I found it at least a little surprising. Someone can open your tailgate even when your R1T is locked. The "normal" tailgate release button on the top of the driver bed rail is disabled when the vehicle is locked; however, there is a second button on underside of the passenger bed rail that is NOT disabled when the vehicle is locked.
If your tonneau cover is open then anyone can SEE the button and easily push it to open the tailgate. Now before someone says "well duh if the tonneau is open then people can steal your stuff, anyway..." Maybe. But I've transported large/heavy things and having the tailgate lock in the closed position does help provide a little resistance to theft. There's also the issue of a possible obstacle in the rear (wall, parking bollard, or even your own trailer/hitch) and if a nefarious (or stupidly over-curious) person drops your tailgate your truck may suffer damage.
Even with the tonneau cover CLOSED I was able to use a piece of wire to push the button and open the tailgate. This required my prior knowledge of the button and it's location -- but security through obscurity should not be relied upon, and I doubt it will remain rare knowledge, for long.
I don't think this is a "major flaw" or anything too serious... But it did surprise me, initially, and I thought it was worth mentioning. Please plan accordingly and understand that the front trunk and tonneau cover provide some resistance, but are not totally secure.
If your item fits in the gear tunnel, I think that is likely the most secure area to store items in the R1T.
If your tonneau cover is open then anyone can SEE the button and easily push it to open the tailgate. Now before someone says "well duh if the tonneau is open then people can steal your stuff, anyway..." Maybe. But I've transported large/heavy things and having the tailgate lock in the closed position does help provide a little resistance to theft. There's also the issue of a possible obstacle in the rear (wall, parking bollard, or even your own trailer/hitch) and if a nefarious (or stupidly over-curious) person drops your tailgate your truck may suffer damage.
Even with the tonneau cover CLOSED I was able to use a piece of wire to push the button and open the tailgate. This required my prior knowledge of the button and it's location -- but security through obscurity should not be relied upon, and I doubt it will remain rare knowledge, for long.
I don't think this is a "major flaw" or anything too serious... But it did surprise me, initially, and I thought it was worth mentioning. Please plan accordingly and understand that the front trunk and tonneau cover provide some resistance, but are not totally secure.
If your item fits in the gear tunnel, I think that is likely the most secure area to store items in the R1T.
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