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MTB Tailgate Pad
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CommodoreAmiga
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That looks like it has a high likelihood of denting the tailgate -- specifically at that crease/body-line. Be careful.I like this option bc you don’t have to strap anything to the tailgate to collect debris and block the light bar. This is on my daughter’s bike:
BooneRiv
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Almost all of the pressure from the straps is horizontal and the down force from the straps is mostly on the back (bed-side) of the tailgate. It’s very gentle on the body. Not the slightest scuff after driving on lots of curves and bumps in the mountains.
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I am testing out some options for transporting bikes. This one is the 1Up. I am concerned about the negative effect on range. Also when adjusted to fit a large size 29" the rack extends past the lift gate. So far it fits all bikes I have tested.
I also am testing the Yakima GateKeeper Medium. I think this will be more efficient and won't affect range as much.
I added some foam under the pad to protect the bike and tailgate.
I folded the inside corner to prevent it from interfering with the tailgate latch.
There is some interference with the strap clip when closing the tailgate with the gooseneck hinge filler plate. It's not that bad but good to know.
Of course I am still testing out my customers tailgate pad.
I also am testing the Yakima GateKeeper Medium. I think this will be more efficient and won't affect range as much.
I added some foam under the pad to protect the bike and tailgate.
I folded the inside corner to prevent it from interfering with the tailgate latch.
There is some interference with the strap clip when closing the tailgate with the gooseneck hinge filler plate. It's not that bad but good to know.
Of course I am still testing out my customers tailgate pad.
aw113sgte
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I've tried lots of different options over many years, what I finally settled on is a North shore rack. Super adjustable, extremely strong, very well built with no plastic bits to break. It is a bit heavy but that's the only downside I've experienced. Keeps bed free for other stuff, very fast to load bikes. I can fit my kids fat tire bikes and my heavy ebike easily. Single and dual crown both work.
Wefty
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I received the Fox and Raceface halfsie tailgate pads and they are the exact same pad with different logos.
None of these thoughts are new. The pads don't fit very well and unless someone designs a Rivian specific one I don't think any pad will be that great. The tailgate is too thick and the middle tailgate panel interferes as shown in the pics above. The middle panel also makes installation more time consuming. One nice thing is that the tonneau doesn't seem to mind it when closing.
The lighting in my garage was horrible and my pictures are worthless.
None of these thoughts are new. The pads don't fit very well and unless someone designs a Rivian specific one I don't think any pad will be that great. The tailgate is too thick and the middle tailgate panel interferes as shown in the pics above. The middle panel also makes installation more time consuming. One nice thing is that the tonneau doesn't seem to mind it when closing.
The lighting in my garage was horrible and my pictures are worthless.
RedDragon
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As I posted previously I have tried out the RaceFace and Dakine Pad. The solution below i like much better. For those of you that are worried about range, this would be a good solution i think.
It is very easy to pop on and off, although I plan on leaving it in as the tonneau will go over it and i can still haul quite a bit with them in place.
The bike pictured is about as big as you'll find for an MTB - XL 29'er. In one picture you can see the included extension rails, but these keep you from closing the tailgate and don't add much to stability so I think I will delete them (very easy).
I may add an extra cradle if feasible but need to test it out a bit first.
https://pipelineracks.com/
It is very easy to pop on and off, although I plan on leaving it in as the tonneau will go over it and i can still haul quite a bit with them in place.
The bike pictured is about as big as you'll find for an MTB - XL 29'er. In one picture you can see the included extension rails, but these keep you from closing the tailgate and don't add much to stability so I think I will delete them (very easy).
I may add an extra cradle if feasible but need to test it out a bit first.
https://pipelineracks.com/
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tomis916
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Have you tried lowering the rack with the bikes on to see if you can still drop the tailgate?I've tried lots of different options over many years, what I finally settled on is a North shore rack. Super adjustable, extremely strong, very well built with no plastic bits to break. It is a bit heavy but that's the only downside I've experienced. Keeps bed free for other stuff, very fast to load bikes. I can fit my kids fat tire bikes and my heavy ebike easily. Single and dual crown both work.
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Thanks for posting this -- I love this solution. Question is, which model did you order? Looks like they have different models based on truck bed size. Many thanks.As I posted previously I have tried out the RaceFace and Dakine Pad. The solution below i like much better. For those of you that are worried about range, this would be a good solution i think.
It is very easy to pop on and off, although I plan on leaving it in as the tonneau will go over it and i can still haul quite a bit with them in place.
The bike pictured is about as big as you'll find for an MTB - XL 29'er. In one picture you can see the included extension rails, but these keep you from closing the tailgate and don't add much to stability so I think I will delete them (very easy).
I may add an extra cradle if feasible but need to test it out a bit first.
https://pipelineracks.com/
