Reclaiming empty powered tonneau cover space

[camping123]

I was getting a lot of water intrusion even with a manual tonneau cover and ended up putting all the gear in waterproof bags. I don’t think that adding a gasket around the edge will help as I’m pretty sure water is coming from above around the flat top plastic piece and that water is meant to drain through that area.

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[Wing]

Ok good to know, thanks! I think the gasket will make the cut look better though

 

[-0-coach-0-]

I mocked up a toolbox drawer. Which site sponsor can build this?

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[kozak79]

I love this concept. Time to bring it back up and see what site sponsor will take on this project! @evsportsline

Yes Please

 

[cadueitt]

Sorry for reviving an old thread here. Any chance that someone grabbed the part number for the non powered tonneau shelf assembly?
I have the powered version but with my canopy camper install I am losing the ability/ no longer need the ability to use the tonneau. I’m mocking up some plans to utilize that space to heat/cool my camper and I’d love to not have to drill through the aluminum plate on my powered tonneau setup.

 

[Riviot]

Sorry for reviving an old thread here. Any chance that someone grabbed the part number for the non powered tonneau shelf assembly?
I have the powered version but with my canopy camper install I am losing the ability/ no longer need the ability to use the tonneau. I’m mocking up some plans to utilize that space to heat/cool my camper and I’d love to not have to drill through the aluminum plate on my powered tonneau setup.

Pretty sure it's this:
PT00949439-A
Cargo Bed Front Cross Rail Assembly - Manual Tonneau Cover

And used to be variations of this:
C100052985-G
Cargo Bed Front Cross Rail Assembly - Manual Tonneau Cover

It's called the "bracket". Doesn't look like you get much space after removing it though. You can just have a gaping hole, the whole assembly is needed to fill specific gaps.

 

[cadueitt]

Perfect thank you so much. I spent several hours today trying to find that part number and failed.
It’s not a lot of room but I would feel better about it than taking a 4” hole saw to mine. No functional risk but still hard to do.

 

[Riviot]

Perfect thank you so much. I spent several hours today trying to find that part number and failed.
It’s not a lot of room but I would feel better about it than taking a 4” hole saw to mine. No functional risk but still hard to do.

Sending PM with removal instructions.

 

[FormerRotor]

All done with the first version. [...]

[...]General design and dimensions:

@camping123 Thanks for taking the time to innovate & discover for us and for posting all of your photos & measurements. These sorts of things are invaluable!

For our use case (constantly having some things mounted into the bed), we'll probably do 3 separate access panels (1 between each set of retainer bolts) so that we can still access the panels regardless of how much gear we have pinned against the front of the bed. We are considering (a) using fully sealed boxes and (b) incorporating the built-rite molle panel. Basic options would be...
1. Just use access panels w/ existing Rivian cover (cheap but reasonably clean & effective)
2. Make one to three of the openings attached to fully-sealed bins in the back for cleanness of appearance and water-tightness (though we'd inevitably lose some of the storage space).
3. Incorporate the panel(s) into modified built-right molle panels for the sake of mounting some of the additional more permanent accessories we'd be using. (most expensive but also most comprehensive solution)

It will be a week or two before I'll have time to put too much thought into it, but curious: does anyone have any preferences on a solution they'd like to see to replicate/refine?

[PS: I know its an old thread, but continuing the conversation here based on forum etiquette rather than starting up a new thread]

 

[BigSkies]

@camping123 Thanks for taking the time to innovate & discover for us and for posting all of your photos & measurements. These sorts of things are invaluable!

For our use case (constantly having some things mounted into the bed), we'll probably do 3 separate access panels (1 between each set of retainer bolts) so that we can still access the panels regardless of how much gear we have pinned against the front of the bed. We are considering (a) using fully sealed boxes and (b) incorporating the built-rite molle panel. Basic options would be...
1. Just use access panels w/ existing Rivian cover (cheap but reasonably clean & effective)
2. Make one to three of the openings attached to fully-sealed bins in the back for cleanness of appearance and water-tightness (though we'd inevitably lose some of the storage space).
3. Incorporate the panel(s) into modified built-right molle panels for the sake of mounting some of the additional more permanent accessories we'd be using. (most expensive but also most comprehensive solution)

It will be a week or two before I'll have time to put too much thought into it, but curious: does anyone have any preferences on a solution they'd like to see to replicate/refine?

[PS: I know its an old thread, but continuing the conversation here based on forum etiquette rather than starting up a new thread]

I had missed this thread revival until now.

What are the chances that space could be used to secure rotopax water containers in a way they wouldn't slide around? I'd love to use that space for extra water storage if feasible.

Otherwise, I think option #2 is better than #1, simply because having stuff sliding around back there would get really annoying.

 

[FormerRotor]

Agreed with regards to things rolling around, @BigSkies! It looks like our selected bed fit-out options (tonneau, gear, etc.) are going to limit access to this space. We did identify some "glove compartments" and pass-throughs designed for Boats that we thought would be a good fit, but are currently planning to allow the space to remain unused(ish) except for some solar wiring. Will update with links if we get the chance in case anyone wants to pick up where we left off.

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