Freezing Temps - Unable to open spare tire latch on the R1T

[dleepnw]

the last 4-5 days we've had below freezing temps and i 3 of my 4 windows have not been able to open, even after physically assisting it. so i wanted to check the rest of the truck to see what would and wouldn't open in the cold temps. everything else opened except the spare tire space. the latch is completely frozen. i gave it a very strong pull but decided against using a tool to give me more leverage out of fear of snapping it.

anyone one else have this issue?

i'll have to keep this in mind next time the temps drop. wouldn't want to be out on the road or trail and not be able to get to my spare tire.

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[SeaGeo]

Yes. It happened to several people recently, including a broken lever.

 

[COdogman]

Be careful with that release lever. Last winter multiple folks broke that trying to get it open in the cold.

 

[Hopper]

That has happened to me as well.

 

[SSteveEV]

Shoot, now I need a hair dryer to get to the floor cooler?

At least we know why the cybertruck went with a half assed bed strapped spare.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll make sure to pull the spare out before relieving my bladder.


(I hope you'd enjoyed this selection of jokes. Genuinely this is good to know; my mirrors, tailgate, and bed rail buttons were all solidly under ice this weekend. Was very happy we now have tunnel door access in the app)

 

[Dark-Fx]

Thanks for the heads up, I'll make sure to pull the spare out before relieving my bladder.

Before? Oh, you're not using the contents of your bladder to melt the ice on the latch.

 

[SSteveEV]

Before? Oh, you're not using the contents of your bladder to melt the ice on the latch.

haha Very much intended to hold onto the option. Would double suck to get a flat, pull over, pee, THEN realize it is stuck.
Though if I were wise I'd unlatch it, pee, then try to lug that thing out of its cave.

PSA reminder, the cover can be pushed up to vertical. Blew my mind when someone mentioned that here.

 

[md2023]

the last 4-5 days we've had below freezing temps and i 3 of my 4 windows have not been able to open, even after physically assisting it. so i wanted to check the rest of the truck to see what would and wouldn't open in the cold temps. everything else opened except the spare tire space. the latch is completely frozen. i gave it a very strong pull but decided against using a tool to give me more leverage out of fear of snapping it.

anyone one else have this issue?

i'll have to keep this in mind next time the temps drop. wouldn't want to be out on the road or trail and not be able to get to my spare tire.

Mine snapped tonight.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/broken-latch-spare-tire-well-help.40438/#post-728399

 

[SadHill]

Omg. Wish I read these earlier than tonight. I got my truck back from service 2 weeks ago. A week later we went on a trip and I needed a tool that I store in the spare tire holder and it wouldn’t open. I pulled harder (but not too hard) and it snapped off! I was pissed since it was just in the SC. Started a new ticket and they are coming in March to fix it at my house. Although now it opens l, but the latch is snapped in 1/2. Ugh

 

[md2023]

Omg. Wish I read these earlier than tonight. I got my truck back from service 2 weeks ago. A week later we went on a trip and I needed a tool that I store in the spare tire holder and it wouldn’t open. I pulled harder (but not too hard) and it snapped off! I was pissed since it was just in the SC. Started a new ticket and they are coming in March to fix it at my house. Although now it opens l, but the latch is snapped in 1/2. Ugh

How did you get it open? Use the half latch?

 

[SadHill]

Actually I just tried it a day later (there is enough latch left to move it a little) and it popped open. It sure why it did as it has been below freezing for several days. Maybe just driving it around? No clue

 

[md2023]

Actually I just tried it a day later (there is enough latch left to move it a little) and it popped open. It sure why it did as it has been below freezing for several days. Maybe just driving it around? No clue

thanks

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