I'm using a Harbor Freight engine lift to remove my tailgate. I have 2 lengths of light duty chain off the hook of the hoist with small 1/4 inch? shackles. On the end of the chains I use 1/4" add a links. I unhook the tailgate cables one at a time and connect to the add a links. I put a couple towels across the top of the bumper. Pump up the hoist and get the tailgate in its sweet spot and lift it off. Roll it wherever you're storing the tailgate. Put the towels on the floor to set the tailgate on.
Load the camper.
My 3rd back surgery was in 2017 I think. Whatever day the big eclipse was.
