Roller Bed Cover Might Be Leaving

[CyberBC]

My concern with the new footage/bed is how they moved rear crossbar at the back of the cab back. I can only speculate but it looks like there is now an overhang over the front of the bed so its no longer a flush flat surface to stack, strap, or make full use of the entire bed with.

I thought they might be trying to obtain more room for a one piece retractable cover in the roof. Unlikely, but possible.

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[CyberGus]

What do you think the cover is made of? You are suggesting that it will corrode and that is somewhat anathemic to the exoskeleton concept.

Everything corrodes. Some materials are more resilient than others.

 

[BillyGee]

It has a built in air compressor, so an air knife that displaces dirt across the roller before being stowed is a reasonable solution. You're only need a single air run, a solenoid valve and the knife itself.

 

[Youaregoldone]

I started thinking about how many comments regarding the new footage of the Cybertruck on the test track have been about the change of looks, front-end, lights, curved glass etc. For me, I don't care about the looks. It's function over form. It is still, and will always be ugly. On that note, I am afraid that the Tesla team has become aware of the functional limitations of the roller bed cover. Hence the changes to the rear part of the roof. I am trying to fathom how the cover could deal with a covering of road grit, sand, silt and ice and still maintain functionality. At the least, I think the cover will need a very good power wash before being rolled up after being driven in a northern winter, on a dirt road or even left sitting at a job site or on a farm. I do like the idea of the cover, but I think there might be a reason why trucks haven't come with one before. It won't be that functional outside the city. A post-apocalyptic machine can't need car washes! I would love to hear good reasons why I'm wrong.

This issue has been solved easily decades ago on aircraft 's. Also remember that you are dealing with stainless steel and not aluminum alloy.

 

[rr6013]

I started thinking about how many comments regarding the new footage of the Cybertruck on the test track have been about the change of looks, front-end, lights, curved glass etc. For me, I don't care about the looks. It's function over form. It is still, and will always be ugly. On that note, I am afraid that the Tesla team has become aware of the functional limitations of the roller bed cover. Hence the changes to the rear part of the roof. I am trying to fathom how the cover could deal with a covering of road grit, sand, silt and ice and still maintain functionality. At the least, I think the cover will need a very good power wash before being rolled up after being driven in a northern winter, on a dirt road or even left sitting at a job site or on a farm. I do like the idea of the cover, but I think there might be a reason why trucks haven't come with one before. It won't be that functional outside the city. A post-apocalyptic machine can't need car washes! I would love to hear good reasons why I'm wrong.

San Francisco is leaning into a future apocalypse. Tesla renaming Cybertruck pickup bed “vault” may backfire.
https://abc7.com/trunk-open-car-break-in-why-not-to-leave-your/11344070/

Cybertruck vaults are a target rich attractive nuisance for destitute and criminally inclined folks looking for goodies. Not to mention the sleeping berth CT owners have planned on using in the vault.

This emergent trend in a city that ranks the highest wealth disparity in the USA is a new phenomenon. We have always removed belongings from view inside the car.

Functionally, dirt and grit are manageable maintenance items in exchange for range. I understand the trade offs. I accept that its a dirty messy job tha goes with pride of ownership.

A tonneau cover that can be opened by brute force and invites axe wielding thieves to take their best swing at “the vault”? Not so enthused, if there’s any doubt in leaving the truck parked and bed covered.

I’m guilty of wanting a vault, think a vault was secure and accepting a vault would be safe to crash back there.

 

[Dusty]

A tonneau cover that can be opened by brute force and invites axe wielding thieves to take their best swing at “the vault”? Not so enthused, if there’s any doubt in leaving the truck parked and bed covered.

I’m guilty of wanting a vault, think a vault was secure and accepting a vault would be safe to crash back there.

I doubt anyone is going to take a nap in their cybertruck vault downtown. Also, the thief would just smash the window then smash the back window to access the vault. From there you can hit the kidnap switch from the inside and open the whole thing. The whole "bullet-proof" and "smash-proof" CT spiel is sales hyperbole.

After many years of owning Jeeps I came to terms with the fact that if someone wants to get into your car when you're not around, you cant stop them.

 

[rr6013]

After many years of owning Jeeps I came to terms with the fact that if someone wants to get into your car when you're not around, you cant stop them.

Yep. That’s how my ‘03 Rubicon was stolen in San Diego, crossed border into MX never to be seen again

 

[m.delmed129]

I thought they might be trying to obtain more room for a one piece retractable cover in the roof. Unlikely, but possible.

I’ve mentioned this before on other threads, but will say it here as well. If you look at the launch day photos, videos, and marketing images, the rear actually didn’t change much on this. That section (along with everything windshield and back) is just illuminated different than in their previous pictures due to the angle of the sun. There was always a slight overhang, and still is, and the dimensions of that space you’re referring to appear similar to the one they’ve had in their images all along. Their marketing images and launch vehicle had them all blacked out.

 

[fritter63]

They seem to be doing airflow tests at the track with the bed open. Makes you think they are expecting that to be a common use case. ?

MythBusters already did that research for them!

Tailgate up surprisingly more efficient than down...

 

[Newton]

MythBusters already did that research for them!

Tailgate up surprisingly more efficient than down...

tailgate down vs full vault cover open is vastly different

 

[jhogan2424]

I started thinking about how many comments regarding the new footage of the Cybertruck on the test track have been about the change of looks, front-end, lights, curved glass etc. For me, I don't care about the looks. It's function over form. It is still, and will always be ugly. On that note, I am afraid that the Tesla team has become aware of the functional limitations of the roller bed cover. Hence the changes to the rear part of the roof. I am trying to fathom how the cover could deal with a covering of road grit, sand, silt and ice and still maintain functionality. At the least, I think the cover will need a very good power wash before being rolled up after being driven in a northern winter, on a dirt road or even left sitting at a job site or on a farm. I do like the idea of the cover, but I think there might be a reason why trucks haven't come with one before. It won't be that functional outside the city. A post-apocalyptic machine can't need car washes! I would love to hear good reasons why I'm wrong.

I have had one of these covers for years. They have been available for at least a decade and are not something new. Mine does not have problems and works great. If they get rid of the cover it won’t be because it doesn’t function properly.

 

[Tinker71]

I have similar concerns with the cover. I live on a gravel road and dirt finds its way into EVERY nook and cranny over time. My mini van sliding van doors have issues closing and those are fairly robust time proven designs. I think the cover design is one of the hardest design challenges on the truck. I know Elon is concerned with the wiper, but to me the cover is way more difficult.

I am also concerned with how little real world testing we have seen with the Cybertruck this (supposedly) close to production. It is possible they have been able to avoid being spotted with some testing, but the community seems to be pretty on top of test activities (but who knows really).

If you look at Rivian for example, they have had test vehicles out in the wild for 1-2 years before launch. I am a little concerned the first order takers are going to be the testers for the Cybertruck, or that production dates will continue to get pushed out as field tests uncover problems.

All in all, still super excited about my reservation and can't wait to see how it all unfolds (no pun intended ).

I agree the tonneau cover is difficult. Not more than the wiper, but difficult. A while back there was rumors of a test range in Alaska. Has anybody heard more about that?

I am pretty sure an enclosed cover is required for the range, but maybe it will simply be a snap on fabric cover for some.

 

[Bluechip506]

I am hoping that they needed to shorten the tonneau cover for reasons that make it easier for there to be a functioning mid gate.

 

[rr6013]

I’ve mentioned this before on other threads, but will say it here as well. If you look at the launch day photos, <SNIP>

This pictures a wannabe showcar. Liked the rugged rough truck aethetic of the launch prototypes. That’s wasted perfection IMHO.

Better COVID lockdown were spent on refinements to suspension and drivelines modifications(modes, profiles, mappings and controls).

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[Crissa]

I don't think there's going to be 'driver one' and 'driver two'. Every person with a Tesla account will have their own settings.

-Crissa

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