Bike Tailgate Pad Suggestions

[Mike_V]

has anyone thrown a tail gate pad for bikes on the JT yet? I'm looking for one that doesn't block the camera or handle. Also, most of the small/medium ones out there seem too wide for the tailgate,

Any suggestions



thanks

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[homerun]

Interested as well. I haven’t seen anything yet. Here is my other thought: https://rockymounts.com/products/loball-track

 

[DanielM3]

Looking for a tailgate pad as well. Most/all I have seen are too wide.

 

[Gladiatorx]

anyone find anything yet, tailgate is 49" and most of the small tailgate pads are 54" wide, not sure what to do with the excess. curious if anyone has tried one yet.

 

[turkeyboy]

I use a moving blanket, folded so it covers only 1/3 of tailgate.

 

[bainbridge-xj]

FYI- I emailed Dakine as I am looking for a tailgate pad for my Gladiator and they responded by saying that their existing tailgate pads are too wide but they have something in the works for 2020. Below is part of their response email:

"Your best option will be a new product, coming Summer 2020, which is a mini version. It's designed to carry 2 bikes & fit the Gladiator tailgate."

 

[mtbclimber]

FYI- I emailed Dakine as I am looking for a tailgate pad for my Gladiator and they responded by saying that their existing tailgate pads are too wide but they have something in the works for 2020. Below is part of their response email:

"Your best option will be a new product, coming Summer 2020, which is a mini version. It's designed to carry 2 bikes & fit the Gladiator tailgate."

2 bike straps? I'm hoping someone will produce a 48" model that will support at least 4, ideally 5 bikes. I'm not seeing a lot of options out there for anything but 2 bikes outside of a hitch mount which with 4 bikes on it is going to make the total length beyond ridiculous. Anyone else seeing alternatives to hitch mount for 4+ bikes? Tailgate pad would be my first choice if someone gets in the game.

 

[Gladiatorx]

FYI- I emailed Dakine as I am looking for a tailgate pad for my Gladiator and they responded by saying that their existing tailgate pads are too wide but they have something in the works for 2020. Below is part of their response email:

"Your best option will be a new product, coming Summer 2020, which is a mini version. It's designed to carry 2 bikes & fit the Gladiator tailgate."

Funny I came here to post the very same thing, dakine did not send me specs but they did tell me about the product. I tried to fit every major brand small sized tailgate mat and the thule was the closest fit, but still no go. I am afraid it will be straps and a lowered tailgate until someone makes a smaller pad. Other than this dakine one, I don't see it happening. Nobody else has such a small tailgate and there just wont be enough gladiators to justify a major manufacturer to make one of these. Perhaps mopar will contract for one.

 

[bainbridge-xj]

FYI- since I didn't want to wait until next summer for the smaller Dakine version, I picked up a Dakine DLX, size small, and it works really well. Width-wise, it is perfect. Oddly, however, it is about two inches too tall such that there is a bit too much material covering the back of the tailgate. However, the good news is that it does cover the entire tailgate from side to side (but no overlap on the brake lights) and top to bottom. Also, the DLX has a big flap which allows use of the backup camera when you don't have bikes in the back. Given how it fits I wouldn't get a smaller version at this point. I can post some pictures if anyone is interested.

 

[Gladiatorx]

FYI- since I didn't want to wait until next summer for the smaller Dakine version, I picked up a Dakine DLX, size small, and it works really well. Width-wise, it is perfect. Oddly, however, it is about two inches too tall such that there is a bit too much material covering the back of the tailgate. However, the good news is that it does cover the entire tailgate from side to side (but no overlap on the brake lights) and top to bottom. Also, the DLX has a big flap which allows use of the backup camera when you don't have bikes in the back. Given how it fits I wouldn't get a smaller version at this point. I can post some pictures if anyone is interested.

please post pics, the thule I tried which is 2" less than the dakine blocked the ability to close the tailgate. I would like to see how you fitted it. I would prefer to use a full width unit than a half.

 

[bainbridge-xj]

A few photos of the Dakine DLX.

 

[mcoven]

think you can fit 4 MTB's like that without them moving around or potentially scratching each other?

 

[bainbridge-xj]

It will definitely fit 4 and almost certainly 5 bikes. The pad itself holds the frame of each bike fairly securely with a velcro strap so the bikes really don't move around much.

 

[Gladiatorx]

Can you open and close the tailgate with it attached?

 

[bainbridge-xj]

Not a problem opening or closing the tailgate with the pad on.

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