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Had truck since May 2022. The original powered tonneau always worked flawless for me, and I used it quite frequently in those almost 2 yrs. Had the truck at the SC for something recently not related, and while it was there they replaced the tonneau with the updated version. New one runs slightly quieter and smoother but only had it a week so no long term notes on reliability to report.
If you're not frequently using it, and won't be using it when you have bikes/equipment/loads in there, just get a manual tonneau (and I'd suggest aftermarket: Interrobang or similar). Much less up front cost, seemingly more durable than Rivian's Manual (and more economical than the powered tonneau), and will do the same job. Stow it in the Gear Tunnel when you need to pull it off.
That said, I remove and replace the tonneau about 3% as often as I'd originally assumed I might be. And typically, I know I need it 'off' for whatever that endeavor is, and just pull it off and leave it at home that day.This is interesting to hear. I also have a powered tonneau that has worked flawlessly for almost 2 years. I was told by service over the phone and by a service tech that they will only replace the original PTC if it fails. How did you pull this off?
Rivian says there is no efficiency difference with or without tonneau. (But they said that at the time they removed the tonneau from everyone's configuration so it may need to be taken with a grain of salt.)
Thank you. I considered the manual but I didn't like having to store it in the gear tunnel. The configuration I wanted is currently unavailable now haha. I'm trying to reach my guide because I have other questions but he has been unresponsive the last couple of days. I want to put my order in already but need a few more questions answered.
I am in the same boat with my order. I placed my order in August 2021. However, I live in MT and Rivian won't deliver here. At the end of last year they gave me the option to fly somewhere and pick up a truck and drive it home, but I haven't had the option for a configuration I am really happy with so have been waiting. It was also right in the middle of the holidays and it seemed like they were just trying anything to hit their sales numbers for the year. I have asked Rivian 3 or 4 times (typically when they ask me to confirm my configuration - not sure what benefit that has for a buyer) when the power tonneau will be available as an option on new builds and haven't gotten a response. I really don't want to confirm my configuration until it includes a power tonneau. As soon as they will sell me a truck with a power tonneau I'll jump on a plane and hand over my money. Until then I am waiting.
My truck was delivered with the PTC broke. Took a year and a half to get it fixed. I just traded for a demo without a PTC. I'm just going to get one after market. The "fixed" tonneau is ok, but not great. You can get a more rain resistant one after market for $1500-2000. I've owned six pickups and always had a bed cover. Highly useful item to haul luggage, golf clubs (if more than one person in the truck) and for farm stuff I want to keep dry.. The Rivian version is a 5 out of 10 rating in my book. Not up to the quality of the rest of the truck.
Mine still works. Rivian called a couple weeks ago to schedule replacement. Scheduled for July 22nd…the soonest available
that's been the hold up to confirming my order as well. PTC got removed and still waiting for it to show back up in my config page.
