Tailgate Pad for hauling bicycles

[AZ Pete]

Does anyone have experience using a tail gate pad to haul your mountain bike? I am considering one, but have reservations about damaging the tail gate.

I am not looking at this one specifically, just providing the photo for clarification.

 

[B-Man]

I don't have experience with this but sure looks like the bikes would scratch the heck out of it!

 

[AZ Pete]

The pads seem to be seen more often here, but I haven't talked to anyone who uses one...potential tailgate damage is why I would like to hear about some first hand experience.

Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

[TacomaLance]

Personally, that does not look very secure to me and potentially scratching up things like B-Man said. I have bikes and depending on the vehicle (like my truck) I would use the rack style that fits in your hitch receiver. Easy to use.

 

[sokyjeepster]

I like the idea, but agree with the other comments regarding damage..... I have a hitch rack myself and like it quite well.

 

[Scott Wyman]

I just throw mine in the back laying down and close the gate. Never have to haul more the my own.

 

[Mfranklinks]

I use a RaceFace tailgate pad and love it. They are well padded, protect the tailgate and easy to put on and take off, so worth the investment in my opinion.

 

[OneDog]

I’ve seen a Dakine tailgate pad with some type of tie down. Never used one but it would seem to be much less expensive, if you don’t scratch the bikes or tailgate, than a good hitch rack that can be $500.

 

[deputydavid301]

I use a tailgate pad all the time doesn’t scratch anything, but I am now selling my raceface tailgate pad because I want to buy a hitch rack so I can leave my tonneau cover secure
So hey if anyone wants to buy a raceface pad hit me up it’s like new


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