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95jersey
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016

Tow Travel Trailer with Truck Gate Open? Anyone done this?

I only have a 5' 7" bed and in order to fit my motorcycles in the back, I need to leave the tailgate down. Has anyone done this? Are there clearance issues? If so are there any feasible options?
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lawnspecialties
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Apr 13, 2016
Of the three TTs I had, no way I could tow with the tailgate down. I did have a longbed truck that I towed a golf cart in. The golf cart was slightly too long so I had to angle the tailgate.

Could that work? Maybe even load the bike in at an angle.


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