"Rivian R1T owners can finally get a brand-new powered tonneau cover that actually works, as the California-based electric car startup has officially launched the third generation of the troubled bed cover in its online Gear Shop. The new version of the powered tonneau, which is priced at $3,300 (including installation), has been long in the making. The first version, launched in 2022 with the first batch of customer-spec R1Ts, was immediately riddled with issues."
"Owners like Zack Nelson, who's best known as JerryRigEverything on YouTube, experienced a tonneau cover failure less than 1,500 miles into his R1T ownership. The cover was loud, and it jammed either when closing or opening it, so Rivian eventually stopped making it altogether. The automaker promised a revised version would become available soon, with CEO RJ Scaringe even showcasing it in a short social media post alongside a manual tonneau option."
"That said, some owners who got the second-generation tonneau said that it sounded exactly like the first one, and questioned what actually changed under the skin. Well, that version didn't last long. After owners reported ongoing problems, Rivian stopped installing it last year. Now, a year later, a brand-new version of the powered tonneau has surfaced on the company's website. The EV maker says that the new variant is water-resistant, opens smoothly in seconds, and is "virtually noise-free.""
Rivian introduced a third-generation powered tonneau cover for the R1T, available online for $3,300 including installation. The original 2022 cover experienced mechanical failures, loud operation, and jamming, prompting Rivian to cease production. A second-generation revision reached some customers in December 2023 with upgraded springs, a new bottom panel system, and reinforced gearing, but owners still reported similar noises and problems, and installations were halted. The new iteration is presented as water-resistant, opening smoothly in seconds and operating with minimal noise, positioning it as a functional replacement following earlier reliability issues.
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