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    Default Anyone installed the Rear trunk on a 20/21 std RT?

    Has anyone installed the rear trunk on a standard 20/21 RT.
    Cost?
    Got a 18 RT missing some bells and whistle.
    But it's worth the savings.
    Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-13-2021 at 05:08 PM. Reason: Amended MY to 20/21 per post #7

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    ? Thought all 2108 RT's came with a rear trunk.
    2019 RT Limited , Phoenix Orange

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    Not the Base model.

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    Not sure what you've got but ALL PRE-2020 RTs have a built in rear trunk. It's part of the body work and can't be removed. If you're referring to the F3T, you can add a trunk. If you're referring to the 2020+ RT base, the only thing difficult about adding the factory trunk is paying over $2,000 for it. There are a few of us who have added aftermarket trunks to our 2020+ base model RTs for far less money.

    If you truely feel you have a 2018 RT withOUT a trunk, I'd like to see a pic of it.

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    As I understand the 20/21 base RT does not have a rear storage compartment only sides
    Yes 19 19 base has rear compartments

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    Quote Originally Posted by sgerksinwi View Post
    As I understand the 20/21 base RT does not have a rear storage compartment only sides
    Yes 19 19 base has rear compartments
    Right so your 2018 RT has a rear trunk no matter what trim level it is.

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    Yes
    Looking at a 21 w/o one want to have the rear compartment. Looks like spend the extra go up to the RTL

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    your original post said 2018 std RT .

    So you want a 20-21 with a rear trunk?

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    Fixed the thread title for you.
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    Yes sorry on the confusion

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    You might save a couple thousand dollars, but I'd suggest you just buy the Limited model and be done with it.
    You can buy the standard model and add an aftermarket trunk, but it will never be the same, and won't have the OEM features, like color matched panels, power ports on the inside, an internal light, sound speakers and integrated brake light.
    Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
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    Yup, you are wrong. The rear trunk comes with speakers, light, etc. the color matched panels are extra, but cheaper than a body shop can do them for. We did exactly what the OP is contemplating: bought a standard model 2020 RT. Bought the top box, got the painted to match panels, looks exactly like a RTL, but saved thousands of dollars. We (Ann) did not need heat for the back seat or handholds, the air compressor, or the DRL’s.
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    Thanks that's the answer I wanted to hear.
    DRL is ?

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    Daytime running lights: the LEDs just below the Frunk lid.
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    You may also want to consider that the base RT does not come with the automatic self leveling air pump for the rear end.

    The base model doesn't have it which means that you have to fill it up to the appropriate air pressure given your body weight and any passenger/luggage.

    This is not a big deal if the air bag holds the air pressure but my air bag leaks about 1-2 psi per day which means that I have to add air every few days. After sitting for a couple of weeks, it is completely out of air. Not sure if they all leak or if mine is within the acceptable tolerance. I haven't taken it to the dealer as it is one of those things not worth hassling over so I am waiting for some other issue to happen so I can get them all repaired at the same time.

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    I have a 18 RT base.The wife is always with me so I check the bag when I check the tires.

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    Gotcha thanks.
    Love my 18 base.
    I'm with you on the heated seat passenger heated grips

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    I bought one for my 2021 RT base model last August (2020). It cost me $1,500 and change after their discount. It's more expensive now though. But to buy the RTL would have cost me a little over $4,000 more for heated seats and the top case. Not sure what other bells and whistles you get but those were the ones emphasized by the dealer. I just had wrapmyspyder.com make me decals to go on the sides of the top case since it's all black. I'll post a pic of it when I get them installed. You'll probably also find it on their website at some point because they want me to send them the pic as well.

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