Rivian R1S Pop-up Camper Roof: Exploring a Unique Conversion

Rivian R1T Rear Dampener Replaced: Not My Best Rivian Experience

Vincent · 2025-01-15T16:30:42+00:00

Just last month, I dropped off my R1T off at the service center for a winter tire replacement and the SC called back to say that I will need rear dampeners replaced on both sides. Unfortunately, I am at a total of 63k miles, which is past the warranty of 60k miles - passed last month. They quoted me for $4000 for replacement of both rear dampeners. So it left me wondering if I have any recourse, being so close to warranty or if I'm just SOL. The SC did reached out to the regional manager to see if it could be covered under warranty and was 'denied'. I won't lie, it was really frustrating since cause it didn't seem like an issue that was caused by anything I did. I looked up some online articles, hoping to see if anyone has had a similar issue and could provide some guidance but unfortunately, I couldn't see any helpful article online. Eventually, I paid the $4000 to have my truck fixed. It was painful having to spend such a huge amount but I felt like I was left with no choice. Not my best Rivian experience so far but I guess it's all part of the learning process. Was extremely busy that period so I couldn't take pictures of my R1T. I'll ask the SC centre if they took any photos of the truck and share them on my page.

Rivian Blue

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Mar 31, 2025

I have a surf trip planned for this summer so I’ve been thinking about getting a roof top camper for my R1S. I’m intrigued to see if anyone has gone for a full pop up camper roof instead of installing a rack and rooftop tent. I’ve seen Honda Elements and Land Rover Defenders with this type of setup installed and originally Rivian did flirt with the idea of a removable roof so seems like it could be a good fit.

The photo below was an idea someone came up with and I couldn’t find anyone who has done this yet. Seems like removing the panoramic roof would allow for a *relatively easy conversion and pop up roof kits can be found pretty easily.

Has anyone explored/done this conversion?

Advantages would be:

1. Aerodynamics vs rooftop rack tent

2. Increases interior space when car camping

3. Allows for easy access between the cab and the tent area without needing to climb down a ladder or exit the vehicle

4. (Not that it’s a huge risk) eliminates chances of the rooftop glass cracking/shattering

I'm open to any ideas anyone might have with regards to this. Thanks

Rivian R1S Pop-up Camper Roof: Exploring a Unique Conversion

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