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95jersey
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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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Ductape
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Apr 13, 2016
Usually the trailer jack will be a problem, on turns it will get closer, so check that...

Can you just remove the tailgate and still get the bikes in? I have done that a few times where the tires were on the edge of the bed.

Last thing to watch if they are heavy bikes I have seen tailgates damaged by the weight. IIRC the Dodges have a pretty solid tailgate, though.

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