Tailgate Bike Pads?

TARider

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Finally got back into a truck and am thinking about picking up a tailgate pad as a quick way to haul some bicycles. I have the big/heavy hitch mount I’ll keep for trips when the bed is full but seems like the pad would cause less damage than throwing multiple bikes in the back for a quick ride.
Anyone using one know if it makes a difference between name brands and Amazon specials, or any particular reason to not get one? @Jody Treadway , pretty sure I saw one on your truck when I was up that way, opinions?
Thanks
 
They're all the same (essentially)
I use a Yakima just because it was on sale.
Make one of these out of a spare 2x4 to secure the back tire when in transit.
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If your truck has a backup camera, get one that works with it. Thats really the best advice i can give.

I personally have a Dakine and love it. Has straps to hold the bike in place too.
 
I was thinking about these too but wondered if it scratches the paint, and how quick or slow it is to put on and take off?
 
No fries said:
I was thinking about these too but wondered if it scratches the paint, and how quick or slow it is to put on and take off?
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No scratches on mine. They have a super soft inner lining. They go on in about a minute with 3 straps under the tailgate.
Mine has a removeable cover where the tailgate handle is. When it's tucked in, the camera works too
 
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