Has anybody made / seen a good way to store your truck tailgate when it’s off the truck? Thinking of making some form of a “dolly” with 2 cradles..... one for the tailgate to be stored vertically, second cradle for our fold-up hardshell bed cover. Tired of them laying around the garage when off the truck because of the camper. Any thoughts are appreciated

I sold convertible short time after buying new truck and had hardtop hoist already on garage ceiling. Works like a charm.

I put down an old piece of carpeting and propped the tailgate against the wall of my garage. Currently I store the tailgate against an interior wall but I have also stored it outside propped against the exterior wall. The tailgate survives just fine when outside since that was the intended use.

I just put the tailgate against a garage wall too. No big deal. As soon as I’m home again, off comes the camper and on goes the tailgate.

I prefer to put a rubber mat down. It’s a good idea to make sure it is clean before you take it off in case it rubs against your body. Also, if it is an assisted tailgate, you might need help to put it on/off since they are heavier. I tried a set of wheels, but the base just wasn’t heavy enough to keep the tailgate upright.

JimK-NY wrote:I put down an old piece of carpeting and propped the tailgate against the wall of my garage. Currently I store the tailgate against an interior wall but I have also stored it outside propped against the exterior wall. The tailgate survives just fine when outside since that was the intended use.X2. Pretty straightforward.

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Bert_the_Welder
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2020
If you want it to be movable or make it so you're not carrying it from driveway to garage, maybe a cheap dolly from H.F. or the like. Wrap in a moving blanket or carpet glued to the dolly. Heavy bungee or small ratchet strap to secure it to the dolly. Might be enough room on the tongue of the dolly for both TG and folding bed cover, with a pad in between.
Geewizard
Explorer
Aug 27, 2020
JimK-NY wrote:
I put down an old piece of carpeting and propped the tailgate against the wall of my garage. Currently I store the tailgate against an interior wall but I have also stored it outside propped against the exterior wall. The tailgate survives just fine when outside since that was the intended use.

X2. Pretty straightforward.
jimh406
Explorer III
Aug 27, 2020
I prefer to put a rubber mat down. It’s a good idea to make sure it is clean before you take it off in case it rubs against your body. Also, if it is an assisted tailgate, you might need help to put it on/off since they are heavier. I tried a set of wheels, but the base just wasn’t heavy enough to keep the tailgate upright.
Seminoe_Joe
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2020
I just put the tailgate against a garage wall too. No big deal. As soon as I’m home again, off comes the camper and on goes the tailgate.
JimK-NY
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2020
I put down an old piece of carpeting and propped the tailgate against the wall of my garage. Currently I store the tailgate against an interior wall but I have also stored it outside propped against the exterior wall. The tailgate survives just fine when outside since that was the intended use.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2020
I sold convertible short time after buying new truck and had hardtop hoist already on garage ceiling.
Works like a charm.

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