I have seen Tailgate Bike "Covers/Protecters/Blankets/Pads" mfg by 2 different Companies! They allow up to 4 bikes,fully assembled to be hauled over the Tailgate while also towing a Trailer! NOW let's hear from the "oh yeah I see those all the time crowd "! Youroo! !
As an avid cyclist, I've seen them used quite often.
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Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
So far so good. I ah e one of those for our bikes. Haven’t noticed any issues with paint, I bought the Thule branded one. We use it for our two bikes, plus I have a setup I use to lock in the rest of the bikes so there’s no movement and they’re locked in to prevent theft.
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2019 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WFKSV
2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD DRW High Country