Cybertruck bed fully exposed w/ look at storage compartment cubby and LED lighting

[COLAB]

If there is not anything below the cover, it looks to be about 8 to 10 inches deep?

Perfect to install a livewell for fishing, because the CT is a boat right ? ? ?

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[tidmutt]

The Tacoma is definitely a truck, the biggest problem for me is it's an ICE truck. I don't give a rats ass whether it has a motorized tailgate, and I don't know anyone who would.

The shallow storage is defintely a big benefit for emergency equipment that you don't want taking up room in the bed of your truck. My F-150 has no frunk and no under-bed storage. That means ALL of that equipment (recovery/tow ropes, tie-downs and ropes for securing loads, tarp, tire plug kit, roadside emergency equipment, etc) ends up in the cab. It's far from ideal.

So, it's a big plus to not only have the frunk, but also the underbed storage. Also, the on-board air means I can ditch the 12V air compressor. For my usage, the ability to repair a puncture with the tire remaining on the truck is superior to having a jack and a spare tire (which doesn't work if both the front and rear tires run over the same puncture hazard). A spare is a one-use item, a plug kit can fix multiple flats. A Cybertruck wheel/tire combo is probably going to weigh more than 80 pounds so it's not the easiest thing to wrestle on there, depending upon the terrain.

Are plugs limited to punctures in certain parts of the tire? I carry around a plug kit just in case, but I've never used it because I can usually go and get it patched.

So what if the puncture was close to the sidewall, is that still pluggable?

 

[Coolbreeze704]

There must be other videos but from this one today it was slowing going down and there doesn't seem to be a hand on it. Unclear on what motorized vs assisted really means.

I am not sure which it is but assist is just a piston to slowly guide tailgate down.

 

[scottf200]

Are plugs limited to punctures in certain parts of the tire? I carry around a plug kit just in case, but I've never used it because I can usually go and get it patched.

So what if the puncture was close to the sidewall, is that still pluggable?

 

[Engi_Nerd]

We have a patch kit in our Model Ys and have had two flats in two years. It could be my imagination, but the high pressure, high efficiency tires seem to pick up nails and road debris easier than our previous vehicles.

In the first case, debris blew a half inch hole in the tread, which required a 3 hour wait for a tow truck to bring us 1.5 miles back to our house. In the second case, the nail was in the shoulder and it wasn't safe to patch. 4 hour wait at an out of town tire shop that ruined our plans, damaged our white seats, and charged us a fortune.

A proper full sized spare is worth it's weight in gold, regardless of how people intend to use their vehicle.

 

[SolarWizard]

The Tacoma is definitely a truck, the biggest problem for me is it's an ICE truck. I don't give a rats ass whether it has a motorized tailgate, and I don't know anyone who would.

The shallow storage is defintely a big benefit for emergency equipment that you don't want taking up room in the bed of your truck. My F-150 has no frunk and no under-bed storage. That means ALL of that equipment (recovery/tow ropes, tie-downs and ropes for securing loads, tarp, tire plug kit, roadside emergency equipment, etc) ends up in the cab. It's far from ideal.

So, it's a big plus to not only have the frunk, but also the underbed storage. Also, the on-board air means I can ditch the 12V air compressor. For my usage, the ability to repair a puncture with the tire remaining on the truck is superior to having a jack and a spare tire (which doesn't work if both the front and rear tires run over the same puncture hazard). A spare is a one-use item, a plug kit can fix multiple flats. A Cybertruck wheel/tire combo is probably going to weigh more than 80 pounds so it's not the easiest thing to wrestle on there, depending upon the terrain.

There is no onboard air outlet

 

[Deleted member 17810]

There must be other videos but from this one today it was slowing going down and there doesn't seem to be a hand on it. Unclear on what motorized vs assisted really means.

They have a patent for the tailgate to use a torsion bar.

 

[CYBRSMTH]

Any idea on how deep the bed trunk is? Based on only having the cover in there it is pretty shallow.

Yes, it’s rather shallow. No spare tire going in there.

 

[scottf200]

They have a patent for the tailgate to use a torsion bar.

Oh that's right. I found the long thread about it. There appeared to be electrical connections.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...e-or-wireless-key-fob.8595/page-2#post-156957

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

But the frunk and the bed storage were not even part of the CT on reveal and yet millions decided to put their reservations in without them. I consider them a bonus.

They were both part of the unveiling, just in a photograph that wasn’t talked about.

 

[Deleted member 4261]

Perfect to install a livewell for fishing, because the CT is a boat right ? ? ?

For safety reasons the propeller must be removed and stored somewhere, this friend is becoming a pain.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Are plugs limited to punctures in certain parts of the tire? I carry around a plug kit just in case, but I've never used it because I can usually go and get it patched.

So what if the puncture was close to the sidewall, is that still pluggable?

I tried a plug on my most recent Model Y nail and it is doing fine several months later.

 

[HaulingAss]

Are plugs limited to punctures in certain parts of the tire? I carry around a plug kit just in case, but I've never used it because I can usually go and get it patched.

So what if the puncture was close to the sidewall, is that still pluggable?

Yes, you can temporarily repair a lot of damage that a tire shop will tell you can't be permanently repaired. In the rare event that it is not a simple puncture, you can get creative. I take my tires and safety seriously but would have no problem knotting up three gummy worm plugs to repair a gash, even if it meant adding air every 30 minutes of driving, if I was a long way from services.

The best way to deal with flats is to know how to reduce them to a minimum. Staying alert while driving and running appropriate tires and pressures for the situation goes a long way. I can't remember the last time I had to plug a tire and I've never had damage that was not pluggable. Yes, it's possible, but so are a lot of other things.

 

[Gurule92]

Rivian's under-bed storage is definitely like that. Big enough for a spare - I just don't off-road enough (at all) to warrant the $1200 investment. But also hard plastic with a drain plug. I keep a bottle jack, jack puck, hitch, sway bar, and some recovery gear (no, I don't off-road, but you can use those straps for lots of things) in there. Rinses out easy if you need to.

I will admit that the frunk (so far) and the sub-bed storage on the CT are underwhelming offerings compared to the storage in the R1T, though the bed and cover are definitely superior on the CT. Still waiting to see further meaningful details.

I wonder if it eats sand and grows vegetation under the bed like the R1T did when it first came out. lol (might still idk)



(Not actually shade, just joshing lol)

 

[egandalf]

I wonder if it eats sand and grows vegetation under the bed like the R1T did when it first came out. lol (might still idk)



(Not actually shade, just joshing lol)

I’ll have to check! Might be free garden space.

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