Making the most of that multi-pro gate
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He has the tonneau cover popped up because the steel wont allow it to close...
If only there was an option you could buy that would solve this problem.Some kind of sentient rodent - Overland Curator.
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@HammerheadFistpunch I'm in complete agreement that this looks funny. But I would probably do the same thing. Whenever I'm carrying something that is both too long for the bed and that can't be easily strapped around the end, I prefer it to be up on an angle like that. Makes for a more secure tiedown--you know it's not going to break free very easily if it's got to climb a hill to do it. Any sliding just means the straps grab harder. At least, if you've done your tiedown job right.
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@HammerheadFistpunch Oh look, another edition of massive pickups being less useful than a sedan!
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@Smallbear I thought about that, but just opening the upper hatch would still have it be angled, but now you can lock the cover and make sure it doesn't bounce around.
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@facw I deleted his graphics but it was a work truck (personal). This is super common in Utah where contractors need trucks but they also like trucks so you end up with work/luxury off-roaders. They do actually get used, but maybe not to their limits.
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It's because the top fold will hit his hitch when he opens the gate. It's a dumb design.
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@HammerheadFistpunch said in Making the most of that multi-pro gate:
If only there was an option you could buy that would solve this problem.
But it's so hard to find a longbed on dealer lots in recent years.
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@Nicky-Chagrin-Janitor-of-SHIELD Doesn't really look like a longbed would be long enough there either. But maybe if he had a midgate...
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@facw oh yeah youre going to safely fit 6 8 foot girders in your sedan without endangering yourself?
'22 Veloster N
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@Shoop They'd fit. Obviously they'd need to be secured (not that they are secured in the pickup), but presumably that could be done. Not sure if they weigh enough to exceed the vehicle weight limit, which would be a sticking point.
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@Smallbear said in Making the most of that multi-pro gate:
@HammerheadFistpunch I'm in complete agreement that this looks funny. But I would probably do the same thing. Whenever I'm carrying something that is both too long for the bed and that can't be easily strapped around the end, I prefer it to be up on an angle like that. Makes for a more secure tiedown--you know it's not going to break free very easily if it's got to climb a hill to do it. Any sliding just means the straps grab harder. At least, if you've done your tiedown job right.
Yep, I was going to say the same. This is actually the better way to do it. Which is why that expensive ass tailgate is stupid.
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@facw Mill scale is nasty and I don't want it in my car.
I'd do this in my truck, plenty secure and I don't have to get it on the upholstery
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I actually saw a neighbor (Sierra AT4 w/3.0L diesel) using his. First one I’ve ever seen being actively used…
The Avalanche is a cheaper, better alternative if you don’t mind allowing for the potential downside that is decapitation.
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@HammerheadFistpunch I'd probably be worried if the steel would move around too much with the top of the tailgate down, if he doesn't have straps.
