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Do they have an option to upgrade to the redesigned shipping box?
My understanding is they stopped all shipments for the redesigned box. This says coming soon, so I’m sure once it’s available it will have the redesigned box.
 

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Ugh, yet another webpage to spam F5 on. First it was my order status, then it was my software update availability, and now it's the Manual Tonneau ?
 

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My understanding is they stopped all shipments for the redesigned box. This says coming soon, so I’m sure once it’s available it will have the redesigned box.
Yep. After multiple late nights for the design team trying to figure out how to fix the fragility of the manual tonneau, they finally landed on the solution. Bubble wrap!

 

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For $1800 how many takers do you all think there will be? I went with an aftermarket cover. Video coming on Sunday morning.
I'll be one of them, that's for sure. I tend to avoid aftermarket unless they offer something the OEM doesn't.

That, and, Rivian could use the 1,000% profit margin ?
 

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Didn't we have reports of manual coverage breaking easily?
 

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Glad to see it's not available. Would love to see them fulfill existing customer orders (like mine!) first before putting it openly on the gear shop.
 
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For $1800 how many takers do you all think there will be? I went with an aftermarket cover. Video coming on Sunday morning.
I think there will be quite a few that would buy at $1800. There are a lot of people out there that want to stay OEM where they can. I was about to pull the trigger ordering a R1T and was planning on getting them OEM manual cover, but I had an opportunity to pick up a used R1T with working powered cover for a great price. It’s always good for there to be the OEM and aftermarket options so everyone has an option they are comfortable with!
 
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Didn't we have reports of manual coverage breaking easily?
Yes, I think some were damaged in shipping. It seems those that have received them without damage are fairly happy with them. Unfortunately, it seems shipping companies don’t give a damn about packages and I’ve personally seen more and more mangled and damaged packages being delivered the past few years.
 

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I received my $800 cover (in undamaged condition) from Rivian a couple of weeks back. Seeing how it's made and the brittle palstic they use for the all important panel to bed lock mechanism and end caps I wouldn't pay $1,800 for it.
 
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I received my $800 cover (in undamaged condition) a couple of weeks back. Seeing how it's made and the brittle palstic they use for the all important end caps I wouldn't pay $1,800 for it.
This. It's not the price alone. I don't mind paying a higher price if I am getting a higher quality piece. Based on what i have seen of the manual unit both from members here and online i don't feel its worth it. The Lomax cover is higher quality and over 40% less expensive.

I do think its good to have options though. I hopeful that Rivian will make some hardware improvements based on feedback from early customers.

I love Rivian as a company and they made an awesome truck. With that said I also think its important to speak up when i feel a product or service is falling short. This will ultimately help them in the long run.
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