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Rivian-specific for the racks/bars themselves, but should be compatible with third party accessories to mount on them.Good Morning - I keep seeing photos posted with bed rails and some roof racks, but I can't seem to determine which mounting system it uses. Anyone have any wild ideas or concrete ones? Looking forward to my R1T.
The quick connect is awesome, particularly if you think about functionality: I can keep a ski rack on the quick connect system, and pop it off when I want those few mpge back (I think I won't need a rack given size, but this is a realworld example.Rivian-specific for the racks/bars themselves, but should be compatible with third party accessories to mount on them.
This is from the post where they are in Georgia, watch the video and they show removing and placing the racks.The quick connect is awesome, particularly if you think about functionality: I can keep a ski rack on the quick connect system, and pop it off when I want those few mpge back (I think I won't need a rack given size, but this is a realworld example.
I hope that the weight limit is at least 160 lbs for rack. That is the weight of my rooftop tent.
I understand what you're referring to but we need to start being more precise with the use of the term "telescoping". The reason for this is that Rivian already refers to the racks as telescoping. The catch is they are telescoping in width to allow for moving from the bed to the roof, or collapsing them fully to store in the frunk. Obviously you are referring to height adjustment and hopefully Rivian will shed some light soon on how they plan to support (pun intended) your kayak/canoe/lumber use cases.Hopefully they will offer the telescopic mounts at launch so you can have one on the roof and one raise up on the back of the bed for a level kayak/canoe mount. Or for carrying any long cargo such as lumber.
Agreed on all fronts. Would also like to know if Thule or Yakima accessories will be supported. IMHO Yakima is the better product, so here's hoping.I understand what you're referring to but we need to start being more precise with the use of the term "telescoping". The reason for this is that Rivian already refers to the racks as telescoping. The catch is they are telescoping in width to allow for moving from the bed to the roof, or collapsing them fully to store in the frunk. Obviously you are referring to height adjustment and hopefully Rivian will shed some light soon on how they plan to support (pun intended) your kayak/canoe/lumber use cases.
Having used both, Thule is consistently higher quality, imo.Agreed on all fronts. Would also like to know if Thule or Yakima accessories will be supported. IMHO Yakima is the better product, so here's hoping.
I'd guess the combined weight limit must approach the neighborhood of 600 pounds if designed for the tent and two people, while still in place on the rails. Does that sound about right?The quick connect is awesome, particularly if you think about functionality: I can keep a ski rack on the quick connect system, and pop it off when I want those few mpge back (I think I won't need a rack given size, but this is a realworld example.
I hope that the weight limit is at least 160 lbs for rack. That is the weight of my rooftop tent.
Close, I think.I'd guess the combined weight limit must approach the neighborhood of 600 pounds if designed for the tent and two people, while still in place on the rails. Does that sound about right?
Dynamic load rating while bouncing down the road is typically a lot lower, and not all vehicles can handle a RTT (these days, most that have factory bars probably can...). I'm confident the Rivian will based on the photos showing roof top tents mounted to these bars, and the whole adventure theme.I'd guess the combined weight limit must approach the neighborhood of 600 pounds if designed for the tent and two people, while still in place on the rails. Does that sound about right?