Weathertech tonneau covers - 2 flavors

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

They developed this for the Rivian, but stock images on a Ford. Niiice.

Because they didn’t develop anything. They are sourced from other brands. And until they get around to create their own marketing assets, they don’t have usage rights to use someone else’s; unless they pay for it. The WeatherTech brand is overrated. But they have high brand awareness because most of their expenditure is on marketing (a cost they pass on to consumers in form of markup).

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[R.I.P.]

Because they didn’t develop anything. They are sourced from other brands. And until they get around to create their own marketing assets, they don’t have usage rights to use someone else’s; unless they pay for it. The WeatherTech brand is overrated. But they have high brand awareness because most of their expenditure is on marketing (a cost they pass on to consumers in form of markup).

Oh man. I love Weathertech. Yer harshing my buzz man...

 

[dinosaurkun]

i like the BakFlip MX4 i had on my Gladiator and F150.
being able to fold it up against the back of the cab had its uses.
hopefully BakFlip or someone else will make something similar for the R1T.

was looking at the Lomax cover.
but, not keen on taking off/putting back the cover whenever i need that little bit of extra space.

 

[Leelanaucommuter]

Oh man. I love Weathertech. Yer harshing my buzz man...

Because they didn’t develop anything. They are sourced from other brands. And until they get around to create their own marketing assets, they don’t have usage rights to use someone else’s; unless they pay for it. The WeatherTech brand is overrated. But they have high brand awareness because most of their expenditure is on marketing (a cost they pass on to consumers in form of markup).

Seems like the WeatherTech AlloyCover is nearly identical (?) to the Lomax cover and roughly same price ($960). Picking one up today from WT factory store. Concerned that even if I wait for an OEM R1T cover it’s not all that functional compared to the trifolds (pulling off slats and stashing them in gear tunnel every time you need the space). And I never planned to spend $5k on an automated OEM cover given infrequent use, even when it does eventually come out. The WT AC is black matte finish and apparently pretty good keeping water out. Will post a few photos and report back.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Common downside to aftermrket covers (except Interrobang, which mimmics factory manual cover):
They all require you to install rails, which reduce the width of the bed openning. While you'll still be able to retrieve your spare, you won't be able to open the spare compartment lid past a certain point.

The rolle up soft type:
When you need the entire bed to carry cargo, you can roll it up all the way to the cab.

The tri-fold hard type:
You can fold two of the three panels for cargo. But if you need more bed space than that, you have to unlatch and remove all three panels from the rails (and leave them at home or something). From what I've read, the cover panels are about 30 lbs, unless you go for the most expensive carbon fiber version.

If the factory power cover has indeed been "perfected", aside from added mechanical complexity and potential failure points in the future, is still the one option that is most integrated and convenient option.

 

[Leelanaucommuter]

Common downside to aftermrket covers (except Interrobang, which mimmics factory manual cover):
They all require you to install rails, which reduce the width of the bed openning. While you'll still be able to retrieve your spare, you won't be able to open the spare compartment lid past a certain point.

The rolle up soft type:
When you need the entire bed to carry cargo, you can roll it up all the way to the cab.

The tri-fold hard type:
You can fold two of the three panels for cargo. But if you need more bed space than that, you have to unlatch and remove all three panels from the rails (and leave them at home or something). From what I've read, the cover panels are about 30 lbs, unless you go for the most expensive carbon fiber version.

If the factory power cover has indeed been "perfected", aside from added mechanical complexity and potential failure points in the future, is still the one option that is most integrated and convenient option.

Worthwhile mentioning downside of $1800 manual factory cover (and Interrobang) - no trifold. Must remove pieces and place in storage. This is odd for a truck, no? Conventional use (convenience) of tonneau is to easily roll/fold up, load bed, and roll/fold back down.

No spare tire for me (maybe they no longer give you a spare tire with some configurations?) so the bed compartment opens and is easily usable without issue. If I had to pull a spare out I guess it would be more challenging.

The $3000 powered tonneau cover looks pretty smooth on videos but wonder whether that will ever be available again and it seems pretty costly absent very frequent usage of flipping between using full bed (with no reduced width of rails as you point out) and full coverage.

 

[strykerwsu]

Worthwhile mentioning downside of $1800 manual factory cover (and Interrobang) - no trifold. Must remove pieces and place in storage. This is odd for a truck, no? Conventional use (convenience) of tonneau is to easily roll/fold up, load bed, and roll/fold back down.

No spare tire for me (maybe they no longer give you a spare tire with some configurations?) so the bed compartment opens and is easily usable without issue. If I had to pull a spare out I guess it would be more challenging.

The $3000 powered tonneau cover looks pretty smooth on videos but wonder whether that will ever be available again and it seems pretty costly absent very frequent usage of flipping between using full bed (with no reduced width of rails as you point out) and full coverage.

However due to gear tunnel it is great that can remove factory manual and store as you lose no bed space or rear visibility like other covers. The all have plus and minuses.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Worthwhile mentioning downside of $1800 manual factory cover (and Interrobang) - no trifold. Must remove pieces and place in storage. This is odd for a truck, no? Conventional use (convenience) of tonneau is to easily roll/fold up, load bed, and roll/fold back down.

No spare tire for me (maybe they no longer give you a spare tire with some configurations?) so the bed compartment opens and is easily usable without issue. If I had to pull a spare out I guess it would be more challenging.

The $3000 powered tonneau cover looks pretty smooth on videos but wonder whether that will ever be available again and it seems pretty costly absent very frequent usage of flipping between using full bed (with no reduced width of rails as you point out) and full coverage.

The Interrobang and factory manual are probably the least convenient of all options. But at least you can remove and store, easily and neatly, in Gear Tunnel, wherever you go. You can’t do that with tri-fold. You would have to put it in the bed along with your cargo.

You can order full size spare and factory jack, as a kit, from Gear Shop since summer. Installed at Service Center or Mobile Service.

 

[SparkyR1t]

I have spoken with Weathertech and we cannot confirm with 100% certainty if the three section aluminum cover works with the powered Rivian slat cover Rails. Weather tech sent me the install instructions and it appears the cover will work using the powered rails but not sure. Anyone have any thoughts. Had the same aluminum cover on my Tacoma and it is a tougher cover than it appears. Survived several chicago winters and the truck sat outside always.

 

[Leelanaucommuter]

I have spoken with Weathertech and we cannot confirm with 100% certainty if the three section aluminum cover works with the powered Rivian slat cover Rails. Weather tech sent me the install instructions and it appears the cover will work using the powered rails but not sure. Anyone have any thoughts. Had the same aluminum cover on my Tacoma and it is a tougher cover than it appears. Survived several chicago winters and the truck sat outside always.

I drove to Bolingbrook and picked up the Weathertech AlloyCover. Installed in 10 mins in R1T. Works perfectly. Not sure if this is what you're asking?

 

[Mathme]

I have the trifold Lomax on my R1T and love it!

I recently drove the R1T from Eugene, OR to Tacoma, WA (about 250 miles) in a torrential rain storm, then parked the truck outside in the rain over night. When I checked under the cover the next morning, there were only a few drops of water in the bed. I've also found that the black plastic tubs with the yellow lids fit under the cover perfect (I don't recall the size but they are mediums) for easy loading and unloading.

When opening the spare tire lid, it does hit the cover and doesn't cully open. However, when I rotated the tires about a month ago, I was able to remove the spare tire. The trick is to remove the threaded bolt that secures the tire and change kit to the truck BEFORE removing the tire.

 

[Zzyzx47]

Anyone have experience with the Weathertech hard cover? Seems like Lomax? Just picked up R1T last week and debating waiting for OEM (!), Tail Lidz or a Lomax/Weathertech solution.

I just got my cover from Interrobang automotive about 3 weeks ago. Very nice and uses the rivian channels. So, it doesn't stick up above the bed. That's another option for you to consider.

 

[DTown3011]

Worthwhile mentioning downside of $1800 manual factory cover (and Interrobang) - no trifold. Must remove pieces and place in storage. This is odd for a truck, no? Conventional use (convenience) of tonneau is to easily roll/fold up, load bed, and roll/fold back down.

No spare tire for me (maybe they no longer give you a spare tire with some configurations?) so the bed compartment opens and is easily usable without issue. If I had to pull a spare out I guess it would be more challenging.

The $3000 powered tonneau cover looks pretty smooth on videos but wonder whether that will ever be available again and it seems pretty costly absent very frequent usage of flipping between using full bed (with no reduced width of rails as you point out) and full coverage.

I play to try out the manual until they figure out what is going on with the powered version, figured at pre-release pricing I should be able to sell it for what I paid for it if I want to upgrade to the PTC retrofit assuming it's available.

 

[R.I.P.]

However due to gear tunnel it is great that can remove factory manual and store as you lose no bed space or rear visibility like other covers. The all have plus and minuses.

... only _if_ you are not using the GT for other things. Mine is full... chain saw, recovery gear etc. Now where do you put the cover? I found it quite impractical.

 

[FlightDoc]

Common downside to aftermrket covers (except Interrobang, which mimmics factory manual cover):
They all require you to install rails, which reduce the width of the bed openning. While you'll still be able to retrieve your spare, you won't be able to open the spare compartment lid past a certain point....

Great points. The space between edge of bed moulding and spare hatch is 5 cm. So a narrow rail might work.

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