Olsonsolar
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s00nI just wish they would SHOW US the manual option at some point soon.
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s00nI just wish they would SHOW US the manual option at some point soon.
eVentUallys00n
That depends on how much "value" that adds to the truck for you personally and if you can afford to wait it out.But now do you defer delivery until the powered one is available or take the manual and run?
Not much to show. Look at the current one, envision it will 4 slats instead of 9, and whoila, there's your manual version.I just wish they would SHOW US the manual option at some point soon.
Ha I’m sure but I would like to see the design and how it stores, etcNot much to show. Look at the current one, envision it will 4 slats instead of 9, and whoila, there's your manual version.
There are lots of rumors out there but very little real information anyone has gotten about the powered tonneau. Someone said Rivian had cut ties with the original vendor and is now redesigning it in house (no proof of that). A couple people here in the forum have been told by their local service centers they are getting tonneau replacements soon that are being tested as THE replacement cover....No Powered Tonneau cover is a real deal breaker for me. The manual and none option is as well.
My delivery is not scheduled until next summer (2023), so I'm hoping that they come up with a replacement by then. If not, I will be switching to the R1S or something else.
The New Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra Denali EV, CyberTruck or Hummer EV SUV are all considerations. My faith and hopes with Rivian are diminishing....
So does this mean that the Silverado, Sierra Denali, Cyber truck and Hummer all have powered tonneau covers? ... asking for a friend.No Powered Tonneau cover is a real deal breaker for me. The manual and none option is as well.
The New Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra Denali EV, CyberTruck or Hummer EV SUV are all considerations. My faith and hopes with Rivian are diminishing....
Sounds good to me and wasn't expecting much else!After visiting an open house from rivian and spending fair amount of time with rivian people all i can say that manual tonneau cover is simple four wider aluminum extruded planks which you manually slide in to existing rails one at a time from the gate side and close the gate , same way you can remove them one at a time and put in your gear tunnel
This sort of P.I.T.A. is why manual isn't an option...After visiting an open house from rivian and spending fair amount of time with rivian people all i can say that manual tonneau cover is simple four wider aluminum extruded planks which you manually slide in to existing rails one at a time from the gate side and close the gate , same way you can remove them one at a time and put in your gear tunnel
I got my email to start the 8 steps because they had assigned me a VIN only to find out Rivian completely removed my tonneau cover without telling me and did not add the manual cover. When I ask my Guide to add the manual cover, my delivery and 8 steps all vanished from my profile. So it DOES have an impact on your delivery date, a BIG impact.
Hi Sam, We wanted to follow up with an update on the tonneau cover for your R1T. As we’ve previously communicated, the power tonneau cover is in the process of being redesigned and has been removed from production. As a preorder holder, your R1T has now been reconfigured to include the manual tonneau cover.
You may also choose no tonneau cover. It’s important to note, if you elect to have no tonneau cover, you must remove the manual tonneau cover from your current order in the configurator.
Whether you choose the manual tonneau cover or no tonneau cover, there will be no impact on your delivery date. However, making other changes to your vehicle’s configuration could affect the timing of your vehicle’s delivery. If you have any questions on this update, our team is here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Tony Caravano
Head of Rivian Customer Engagement
You say "eventually no tonneau trucks will have a different bed design...". According to my guide this is already the case. I had started my 8 steps, had a VIN, and then was told my truck had no tonneau configured (manual or otherwise). When I told the guide I would take the manual tonneau, she said my truck bed would not support it. As a result, I lost my spot in line when she added the manual tonneau. Not more VIN or delivery. And my 8 steps disappeared from my profile.From the sounds of it there is no way to retrofit the powered tonneau for those who take delivery of a manual or no tonneau truck. Rivian has not said this explicitly (?), but others have received that explanation from CS. So if you really want the power cover I would suggest delaying your delivery until they have a new design ready.
It was also explained that eventually no tonneau trucks will have a different bed design that will not even allow for the manual tonneau to be used.