The Interroblog: Rivian Gear Mods, Shop Experiments, and Half-Baked Ideas

This is where we document the experiments, updates, field
tests, and occasionally poor decisions that shape our gear. Expect a mix of
product development insights, customer builds, and weird science from the
Interrobang team. It’s part dev diary, part shop talk, and occasionally useful.

Interroblog?!


Helping a Rivian Owner Install Their Tonneau Cover During Taco Night
Jul 15, 2026
A Rivian R1T owner needed help installing their Interrobang manual tonneau cover just as dinner was hitting the grill. Here's how one install question turned into a conversation about tacos.
The Gear We Build, and the Gear We Reach For
Jul 01, 2026
Building great Rivian accessories also means finding products that deserve a place beside them. Here's what we've added to the shop and why.
B Stocking the Tunnel Tray
Jun 15, 2026
Not every scratch sends a product back to the drawing board. Sometimes a Tunnel Tray comes through production with a cosmetic flaw that doesn't affect performance one bit. This is the story of how we decide between rebuilding a product and turning it into B Stock.
A Rivian Road Trip Stop at the Shop
May 15, 2026
We gave a couple a tour of our old Akron workshop, talked truck storage, and accidentally held a live product demo in the parking lot.
Smoothing the Small Stuff: Learning to Vapor Smooth 3D Prints
May 01, 2026
We set out to fix a small surface issue and ended up learning a new process. Using a simple acetone vapor setup, we were able to smooth 3D printed parts without sanding or reworking each piece by hand. It is now part of how we approach finishing.
The Packaging Loop: How Shipping Materials Get a Second Life
Apr 15, 2026
How Interrobang reuses cardboard, air packs, and shipping materials to reduce waste. A look at the packaging loop behind every Rivian tonneau cover.