My 2016 Ram 3500 can't have the tailgate on when the 10'2" NL is in the bed. I'm sure that's typical for most people, so there must be a common set of solutions for what to do with the tailgate when not on the truck. I'm currently putting it on a pair of saw horses in the garage, but it's in the way. I'm hoping people can provide some options, links, pictures, etc. for what they have done and maybe what they would do differently.FWIW, I'm currently leaning towards installing a garage hoist platform so I can raise it to the rafters where it won't block the floor and should be clear of the lights. Any other thoughts that don't involve disposing of it altogether?

For now I keep the tailgate in hallway closet, what cost my wife constant whining. But I do have garage hoist I am using for convertible top. I am selling convertible and plan to use the hoist for tailgate. Those hoists are expensive to buy if you want them for tailgate, but I bought mine on CL pretty cheap.

I just lean my tailgate up against a wall in the tack room in our barn. Doesn't take up much room and is out of the way.

I would use something like a kayak hoist or a motorized garage hoistGood Luck with your decission.:C

in the storage shed, leaning against the wall.

I actually don't have a garage. I have a carport. But If I did have a garage I would make a simple wall mount that would allow me to carry it into the garage and slide it into the wall mount that mimics the way it slides into your truck.I would make it so I could open it and have a work table and close it so it doesn't take up any room.I could then have a tailgate party in my garage. But I don't have a garage.It really is a good idea, wouldn't take much work and would be fun to show off.Zulu

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cewillis
Explorer
Apr 23, 2018
bkenobi wrote:
That's for moving the camper around?

Yes -- storage . (except I use a small winch now to move it around)
jmckelvy
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018
I usually lean it against the garage wall out of the way. Sometimes I leave it in the pole barn where the TC is stored. Depends on when I remember to remove it. :)

I have noticed that sucker gets heavier every year!
bkenobi
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018
That's for moving the camper around?
cewillis
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018
I just lay it on this when the camper isn't on it.
bkenobi
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018
I tried that once and didn't break anything. But, I'm not doing that again!
specta
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018
I can handle my tailgate by myself.

I just set it on a shelf in the garage.
bkenobi
Explorer
Apr 21, 2018
I like that idea, it just won't work for me. I actually did something similar with my ranger's bed extender. I never uae it, so I hung it on the wall and now it holds my garden hoses and tarps.
Geewizard
Explorer
Apr 21, 2018
Oregun wrote:
n0m4d wrote:
It's been on my to-do list to weld up a frame that has the same tabs and latches as my trucks bed, lag the frame to the wall of my garage, and be able hang my tailgate on the wall in the same fashion as its on my truck. As a bonus, I'd be able to swing it down and use it as a lite duty bench from time to time.

I like your idea the best cause I was thinking of the same thing. : )

That's a heck of a good idea!
Oregun
Nomad
Apr 21, 2018
n0m4d wrote:
It's been on my to-do list to weld up a frame that has the same tabs and latches as my trucks bed, lag the frame to the wall of my garage, and be able hang my tailgate on the wall in the same fashion as its on my truck. As a bonus, I'd be able to swing it down and use it as a lite duty bench from time to time.

I like your idea the best cause I was thinking of the same thing. : )
Geewizard
Explorer
Apr 21, 2018
I have a motorcycle hydraulic lift and it might be a solution.

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