Hi! I've been lurking on the forum for a little while and thought I'd introduce myself. I live outside of Albuquerque, NM. Last summer I bought a (roughly) 1990 Jayco Sportster 8. I haven't gone...
A horse blanket attached to the bumper, wrapped around the tailgate and tucked under the TC will save your tailgate. I would run without the tailgate unless your camper has floor issues that do no allow it to hang off the rear.