Interrobang Gear Tunnel Slide Preview and Production Update

[Bf3]

Things are really coming together here at Interrobang. We’ve finally worked through our backlog of tonneau orders, so those are now generally shipping in a day or two. Thanks to everyone that patiently waited for us to catch up.


We’re also just about ready to start shipping our long awaited v2.0 straps. These will be fully compatible with any cover we’ve made and should finally take care of any issues that occurred with the previous Velcro straps. We’ve designed a custom, high quality pull strap utilizing premium fidlock hardware. No more adhesives to melt in the heat. It even loops around and buckles together to transform into a convenient carry solution. More details to follow soon, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s turned out.

The next thing we’re really excited to share is our gear tunnel slide. It's been in development on and off for well over a year now, but I'm finally happy with the results. This is probably the 8th or 9th prototype. My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible. We still need to refine a few details and settle on what we’re calling it (Tunnel Trolley? Gear glide? Schlep Shuttle?). It’s made with the same durable materials and ethos as our tonneau cover, but the real key is that it pulls out of both sides of the truck. Reaching the middle of the gear tunnel has always been a challenge, but this really solves my issues. The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.


We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

one of last year's kitchen experiments:

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[PhatDaddy]

Things are really coming together here at Interrobang. We’ve finally worked through our backlog of tonneau orders, so those are now generally shipping in a day or two. Thanks to everyone that patiently waited for us to catch up.


We’re also just about ready to start shipping our long awaited v2.0 straps. These will be fully compatible with any cover we’ve made and should finally take care of any issues that occurred with the previous Velcro straps. We’ve designed a custom, high quality pull strap utilizing premium fidlock hardware. No more adhesives to melt in the heat. It even loops around and buckles together to transform into a convenient carry solution. More details to follow soon, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s turned out.

The next thing we’re really excited to share is our gear tunnel slide. It's been in development on and off for well over a year now, but I'm finally happy with the results. This is probably the 8th or 9th prototype. My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible. We still need to refine a few details and settle on what we’re calling it (Tunnel Trolley? Gear glide? Schlep Shuttle?). It’s made with the same durable materials and ethos as our tonneau cover, but the real key is that it pulls out of both sides of the truck. Reaching the middle of the gear tunnel has always been a challenge, but this really solves my issues. The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.


We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

one of last year's kitchen experiments:

Nice. Always good to have options! Keep the innovations coming. Your tonneau cover works awesome.

 

[rbrak29]

We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

Interested.

 

[GRtruck]

Looking good...keep providing pics as you progress

 

[Deacon]

Things are really coming together here at Interrobang. We’ve finally worked through our backlog of tonneau orders, so those are now generally shipping in a day or two. Thanks to everyone that patiently waited for us to catch up.


We’re also just about ready to start shipping our long awaited v2.0 straps. These will be fully compatible with any cover we’ve made and should finally take care of any issues that occurred with the previous Velcro straps. We’ve designed a custom, high quality pull strap utilizing premium fidlock hardware. No more adhesives to melt in the heat. It even loops around and buckles together to transform into a convenient carry solution. More details to follow soon, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s turned out.

The next thing we’re really excited to share is our gear tunnel slide. It's been in development on and off for well over a year now, but I'm finally happy with the results. This is probably the 8th or 9th prototype. My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible. We still need to refine a few details and settle on what we’re calling it (Tunnel Trolley? Gear glide? Schlep Shuttle?). It’s made with the same durable materials and ethos as our tonneau cover, but the real key is that it pulls out of both sides of the truck. Reaching the middle of the gear tunnel has always been a challenge, but this really solves my issues. The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.


We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

one of last year's kitchen experiments:

Interested - especially with what modular add ons are available.

 

[andrew]

Things are really coming together here at Interrobang. We’ve finally worked through our backlog of tonneau orders, so those are now generally shipping in a day or two. Thanks to everyone that patiently waited for us to catch up.


We’re also just about ready to start shipping our long awaited v2.0 straps. These will be fully compatible with any cover we’ve made and should finally take care of any issues that occurred with the previous Velcro straps. We’ve designed a custom, high quality pull strap utilizing premium fidlock hardware. No more adhesives to melt in the heat. It even loops around and buckles together to transform into a convenient carry solution. More details to follow soon, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s turned out.

The next thing we’re really excited to share is our gear tunnel slide. It's been in development on and off for well over a year now, but I'm finally happy with the results. This is probably the 8th or 9th prototype. My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible. We still need to refine a few details and settle on what we’re calling it (Tunnel Trolley? Gear glide? Schlep Shuttle?). It’s made with the same durable materials and ethos as our tonneau cover, but the real key is that it pulls out of both sides of the truck. Reaching the middle of the gear tunnel has always been a challenge, but this really solves my issues. The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.


We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

one of last year's kitchen experiments:

I’m definitely interested in the tunnel slide or whatever you end up calling it.

 

[AllInev]

My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible

I'm really glad these (see quote above) have been your main goals!

I'm also glad to hear your design will be easy to install AND uninstall. I sometimes need to jam and stuff as much gear in the tunnel as possible and worry a sliding "shuttle" would reduce cargo volume. So having the option to easily remove the shuttle is important to me.

 

[AllInev]

Looking good...keep providing pics as you progress

Yes, more pictures would be helpful.

 

[CO-rayman]

+1 on the slider interest (as one who used your tonneau design and love it).

 

[ohseedee]

Interested. I’d suggest abandoning the power idea and keep it dead simple, cheap as possible, and get to market sooner. A simple flat sled that pulls fully out on both sides would be a differentiator that I think people are looking for.

 

[jebinc]

Things are really coming together here at Interrobang. We’ve finally worked through our backlog of tonneau orders, so those are now generally shipping in a day or two. Thanks to everyone that patiently waited for us to catch up.


We’re also just about ready to start shipping our long awaited v2.0 straps. These will be fully compatible with any cover we’ve made and should finally take care of any issues that occurred with the previous Velcro straps. We’ve designed a custom, high quality pull strap utilizing premium fidlock hardware. No more adhesives to melt in the heat. It even loops around and buckles together to transform into a convenient carry solution. More details to follow soon, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s turned out.

The next thing we’re really excited to share is our gear tunnel slide. It's been in development on and off for well over a year now, but I'm finally happy with the results. This is probably the 8th or 9th prototype. My main goals were to allow access from both sides on the truck and to waste as little cargo space as possible. We still need to refine a few details and settle on what we’re calling it (Tunnel Trolley? Gear glide? Schlep Shuttle?). It’s made with the same durable materials and ethos as our tonneau cover, but the real key is that it pulls out of both sides of the truck. Reaching the middle of the gear tunnel has always been a challenge, but this really solves my issues. The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.


We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

one of last year's kitchen experiments:

How much?

 

[Dark-Fx]

We’re interested in hearing anyone’s feedback on what features or modules you might like to see.

Still waiting to see someone design a bespoke fridge for a slide-out.

 

[ndmiller]

Why bespoke? Many fridges already fit and can plug into 12V or 120 which are on opposite sides of the tunnel. I'd be happy with a slide/fridge combo I know that fits together instead of buying and returning a 1/2 dozen fridges.

 

[mcarver316]

The current prototype I’m using only weighs 35lbs, and can easily be installed or removed in under 5 minutes by one person. You can still plug stuff in, and we’re considering adding plugs to the slide itself, but I’m not sure it’s needed. The design also leaves room on the floor of the tunnel, so there’s some space for smaller items even when the slide is all loaded up. Yes, there will be a very awesome assortment of modular add ons for it. I built a kitchen last summer, but I'm not actually sure how practical the concept really is. With Rivian apparently abandoning the pull out kitchen, I'm exploring a more flexible and modular approach. Ease of use, storability, and being adaptable to varying situations are the issues I'm most focused on.

Wow- 35 lbs! This is probably the lightest one so far- With only 1491 max payload with our QUAD RUS R1T and only 200 lbs remaining payload when loaded with our family and camping gear, every little bit helps.

Please keep up the good work!

 

[mcarver316]

Why bespoke? Many fridges already fit and can plug into 12V or 120 which are on opposite sides of the tunnel. I'd be happy with a slide/fridge combo I know that fits together instead of buying and returning a 1/2 dozen fridges.

Our ICECO GO20 barely fits in the tunnel without the slide- a slide/fridge combo would be awesome, but likely costly. However, if Interrobang can confirm and recommend the fridge that would fit with their slide, that would be the ideal scenario for us and for them.

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