What is the weight rating of this tailgate? I have a 1200 lbs MUV which is loaded with ramps. Is it easily removed?
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It's easy enough to remove. It's not strong enough to hold 1200lbs. It seems to be as strong as most of these types of tailgates (not very strong). I destroyed a different brand by overloading it and replaced it with this one. It seems to work just fine for what it's made for and that's keeping things in the bed of the truck.
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It cannot be used for loading. The manufacturer does not recommend any significant weight on the tailgate. It can be easily removed.
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I pull a 20' camper with my 2012 Tacoma. The trailer weighs approx. 3500 lbs. The controller provides smooth reliable breaking. It is also easy to adjust. I highly recommend it.
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I have a13 foot gate that I know weighs 300 lbs or more and put one wheel near the center, to help with the load of putting the wheel near the end. It's been there for over a month now and is holding up well. I have tried two other wheels and the didn't work. The ground is packed gravel but uneven. I plan on putting something in the ground along the wheel path for it to ride more smoothly. It's an easy mount on a chain link fence support rail. Good product for sure, time will tell if I am pushing it past it's limits.
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These ramps should easily take the weight. My husbands mobility cart is actually very heavy itself, and he can get on and ride it up the ramps into our truck. He weighs an additional 230 lbs. on top of the cart. These ramps were an answer to our prayers.
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My Trailer has a tounge weight of about 650 lbs and it doesn't slow down lifting it. It's not fast but it is steady
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The ramps come with a large, curved, lip (about 3" long and the full width of each ramp) that would rest on the tail gate. I use mine every day for getting my equipment out of my construction trailer and the ramps never move. Depending on the height of your truck and the amount of force/momentum of what you are loading, there shouldn't be much movement there either.
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Did you get this? I also have a 2008 Tacoma, towing a 1978 Airstream. The tongue weight of 1000lbs on this is to much I think. There are two other models of this product...one with a 750lb tongue weight and another with 550lb. I am not sure which to get. I think the Tacoma is only rated for around 600lb tongue weight and I think the 24ft trailer should fit this unless overloaded. Thoughts? I am new to towing. Also seems like a hassle to have to take it off to backup.
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Hi there, I actually bought this piece but hired a welder to modified it, because I need it for connecting a metal basket to get more space on my Sentra. I think the maximum weight allow is like 500 pounds, 120 pounds should be ok in weight for the hitch because is pretty strong constructed.
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I agree with the 20lb. answer. I got it because of my MS and walking difficulties. As mentioned, it folds easily, and I am able to lift it into my Dodge Caravan. I absolutely love it and call mine the "Hummer of rollators." I feel totally secure when using it. My only complaint is the basket inside lifts out too easily. I wish there was a way to "lock" it in.
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I use it on a 18 foot flat trailer and have loads of 8000 lbs on it . Is the trailer weigh under the hitch capacity ? If it is it should work ok .
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I certainly can't weigh it now, but I really don't think it was 60 pounds, 40 pounds maybe? I was able to easily carry it and install it myself. But, no fear - it is definitely solid and up to the task. We have had it for a year and towed for nearly 1,000 miles with it and had no problems. It was not heavy enough to add any noticeable droop to the suspension on its own. I did recently add air springs to help when towing.
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well i have a 6 in lift on my dodge ram, wife's tribute is stock and sits fairly low and i have come to see that unless your vehicle sits on the ground the ramp is steep so i just made a longer ramp and have had no issues on either vehicle and as for the quality i love it, i wouldn't load anything over 300lbs on it just for my own comfort but a great product none the less.
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actually, it doesn't hook to a tailgate or a bumper. It has a soft curled and that stays in place with the weight of the animal.my four legged family member Weighs over 90 pounds and there is not an issue with her climbing the ramp or with it trying to slide.
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There is no weigh rating on this hitch as you would find on an automotive type hitch. I have these on a Honda Rincon, Suzuki Eiger, and a Honda TRX300EX. I have never had an issue with towing a fully loaded garden trailer, or another ATV. I would expect that the hitch would handle anything up to the towing capacity of your ATV/UTV (800-1500 pounds). This is for what it is designed.
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10 lbs maybe... When it empty you have no idea it's behind you... But it's sturdy enough to truck around almost 200 lbs. I have yet to haul that much.
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It will work for now, Once you get in to the bigger tires it starts pushing the weight limit for the tailgate. It works great for a short term fix. I got it to use for now, until I can get my swing gate. :) I haven't noticed any problems with the weight/tailgate issue though.
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Hi, I'm happy to answer your question. The correct weight will be 101 lbs. very pleased with this hitch, I pull a 33ft. Travel trailer and would not consider anything but the Equalizer. Hope this helps you.