Automatic Tonneau Cover Retrofit Fix Update...

swhme · Aug 21, 2023

I had mobile service this morning to replace my frunk lid trim, and asked our New Mexico mobile tech about the tonneau covers. (Thanks, Alex!)

Here's what he told me:

He expects the retrofits to be at the service centers by the end of the month. (I'm guessing that he meant September, I didn't think to clarify until he'd left)
The retrofit is specced to be service-center only, however, he's reviewed the procedure and plans to be able to offer it as mobile (at least for his customers in NM and the Durango area) and expects to be able to start installing the retrofits about a month after the service centers have the kits
It does involve replacing the cover, motor, and rails, so any accessories mounted on the bed will have to be removed before service (which is going to be a PITA for me)

We'll see what happens, but it's another data point!

Zwain · Aug 21, 2023

thank you for the update. Will the tonneau still be powered or is this a manual replacement?

swhme · Aug 21, 2023

Zwain said:
thank you for the update. Will the tonneau still be powered or is this a manual replacement?

powered

Zwain · Aug 21, 2023

WTF - really? Don't you tease me, I really need a win in the Rivian column otherwise I am gonna sell this sucker. Come on Rivian!

harkco · Aug 21, 2023

Thanks for the update. In line with what I was told by service also. I believe he meant end of August and start replacements end of September. At least that is what I'm hoping anyway.

CharonPDX · Aug 21, 2023

Good to hear! Mine is still working, but I did recently use it in dusty conditions and to carry a lot of tree branches, so it's starting to make squeaking noises as it retracts, so I'm worried it's going to fail soon.

I should probably finally lube it.

jebinc · Aug 21, 2023

swhme said:
I had mobile service this morning to replace my frunk lid trim, and asked our New Mexico mobile tech about the tonneau covers. (Thanks, Alex!)

Here's what he told me:

He expects the retrofits to be at the service centers by the end of the month. (I'm guessing that he meant September, I didn't think to clarify until he'd left)

The retrofit is specced to be service-center only, however, he's reviewed the procedure and plans to be able to offer it as mobile (at least for his customers in NM and the Durango area) and expects to be able to start installing the retrofits about a month after the service centers have the kits

It does involve replacing the cover, motor, and rails, so any accessories mounted on the bed will have to be removed before service (which is going to be a PITA for me)

We'll see what happens, but it's another data point!

Yeah, my bed is lined with 16 tie down mounts!

Rivian R1T R1S Automatic Tonneau Cover Retrofit Fix Update... IMG_8489

JGard18 · Aug 21, 2023

I have a pre-scheduled service center visit for Sept 15. Here's to hoping they also get my tonneau replaced at that time, too.

WSea · Aug 21, 2023

jebinc said:
Yeah, my bed is lined with 16 tie down mounts!

Can only imagine what your basement looks like

Golfer04 · Aug 21, 2023

Zwain said:
WTF - really? Don't you tease me, I really need a win in the Rivian column otherwise I am gonna sell this sucker. Come on Rivian!

That is about where I am. Tough having a $75,000 vehicle that we can't use for travel unless we wrap luggage in garbage bags?. I hope the latest info is accurate, but this will be the 3rd time I've been told "next month".

Guy · Aug 21, 2023

swhme said:
I had mobile service this morning to replace my frunk lid trim, and asked our New Mexico mobile tech about the tonneau covers. (Thanks, Alex!)

Here's what he told me:

He expects the retrofits to be at the service centers by the end of the month. (I'm guessing that he meant September, I didn't think to clarify until he'd left)

The retrofit is specced to be service-center only, however, he's reviewed the procedure and plans to be able to offer it as mobile (at least for his customers in NM and the Durango area) and expects to be able to start installing the retrofits about a month after the service centers have the kits

It does involve replacing the cover, motor, and rails, so any accessories mounted on the bed will have to be removed before service (which is going to be a PITA for me)

We'll see what happens, but it's another data point!

hope it is the case but I would assume they would give people some notice to schedule so if they want September appointments they need to start notification very soon.

JMAG · Aug 21, 2023

jebinc said:
Yeah, my bed is lined with 16 tie down mounts!

I'm in the same boat, I installed tacoma style bed rails all the way around to have tie down points. Not difficult to remove, but a PITA is right.

SASSquatch · Aug 21, 2023

Good update. Thanks for sharing.

FYI There is an existing thread on this topic.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...r-tonneau-cover-redesign-gossip-thread.10282/

NY_Rob · Aug 21, 2023

Kind of hard to believe the new powered tonneau is coming mostly because they can't even get the simple manual tonneau out to owners!

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