Best Racks for Rivian R1T

The Rivian R1T (2022+) is an electric pickup truck with no traditional roof attachment points on the cab. The cab roof is a glass panoramic panel — similar to the R1S — but without the factory crossbars. The cab cannot support aftermarket roof rack systems. Cargo transport on the R1T is bed-focused: the 54-inch bed accommodates bed racks, tonneau-compatible rack systems, and Rivian's proprietary Crossbars for Gear Tunnel accessory. The bed rail system uses integrated T-track channels that accept various mounting accessories. For roof-adjacent cargo: Rivian offers factory bed rack crossbars that mount above the bed using the bed rail T-tracks. These position cargo at approximately roof height without touching the glass cab roof. [ADD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE] The Gear Tunnel (pass-through storage below the bed floor) provides 68 liters of lockable, weatherproof storage — reducing the need for roof-mounted cargo solutions for smaller items. [ADD ORIGINAL PHOTO]

The R1T offers Rivian's Powered Hitch — a motorized 2-inch receiver that deploys from the rear bumper. Rated at 11,000 lbs towing / 1,100 lbs tongue weight (far exceeding any cargo accessory requirement). The powered deployment is controlled via the touchscreen. When retracted, the receiver is fully concealed. Any standard 2-inch accessory mounts when deployed: cargo carriers, bike racks, ski racks. The R1T's high tongue weight rating makes it capable of the heaviest hitch-mount cargo setups without concern. The combination of bed cargo capacity (from bed racks) plus hitch-mount accessories provides comprehensive cargo transport without any roof-mounted systems — ideal given the cab's glass roof limitation.