Tailgate pad to carry bikes
Hi there, I am thinking of using a tailgate pad to transport bikes while towing my TT. I am interested in hearing from anyone that has had first hand experience doing this. Not interested in opinions...
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OP,
The tailgate pads are quite popular out here in CO and I see them a lot. I have also seen a number of the tailgate pads being used with a tow behind TT, in fact saw one just yesterday traveling down I70. I do not have one myself so yes, I'm violating your original post request. ;)
Why don't you just lay a very thick blanket or two over your tailgate and set two bikes into the "tailgate" position to the outmost corners of the tailgate. Hook up your TT and in a very large and open parking lot, make some calculated tight turns with someone keeping watch. That way you will know your specific setup and if it will work for you or not before spending the money on a tailgate pad.
The tailgate pads are quite popular out here in CO and I see them a lot. I have also seen a number of the tailgate pads being used with a tow behind TT, in fact saw one just yesterday traveling down I70. I do not have one myself so yes, I'm violating your original post request. ;)
Why don't you just lay a very thick blanket or two over your tailgate and set two bikes into the "tailgate" position to the outmost corners of the tailgate. Hook up your TT and in a very large and open parking lot, make some calculated tight turns with someone keeping watch. That way you will know your specific setup and if it will work for you or not before spending the money on a tailgate pad.
