Frequently Asked Questions

"We want to make sure your Tailgator fits perfectly! Please double-check your trailer’s measurements and hinge style against our requirements before completing your purchase."

YOU WILL NEED 18” FROM THE BOTTOM OF YOUR DOOR T0 THE BOTTOM OF YOUR LATCH

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YOU WILL NEED 89”-97” FROM YOUR FURTHEST LEFT HINGE (DRIVER SIDE) TO THE RIGHT SIDE TRAILER EDGE (PASS SIDE)

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HINGE TYPE THAT IS COMPATABE WITH THE TAILGATOR LATCH

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LATCH MOUNTING TO THE FURTHEST LEFT HINGE (ON BACK DOOR/RAMP)

MOUNTING OF THE TAILGATOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRAILER (PASSENGER SIDE)

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MOUNTING THE TAILGATOR

  • Our rack is designed to fit a standard trailer rear gate. It will work if your setup has a standard door hinge type and at least 18 inches of clearance from the bottom of the door to the bottom of the door latch. And 90”-96” from the edge of your trailer to the far left henge.

  • The rack includes a complete installation kit for your convenience. It secures directly to the metal frame surrounding the rear door. We provide 5/16" bolts with nylock nuts, as well as a rivnut kit. While both are included, we recommend using the nylock nuts whenever the back side of the frame is accessible. If the back side is sealed, the rivnut kit should be used instead. Additionally, the latch is designed to mount seamlessly to your door’s existing hinges.

  • Our racks are designed for toy haulers, but we are currently in the design phase for a smaller rack and a square tube bumper mount that will work for non-toy haulers.

  • Grill Configurations (as you are grilling at the rack)

    • Left-Side Grill: (outside away from the trailer) The grill is on your left, and the prep table/workspace is on your right

  • The Tailgator was designed to hold a 2 or 3 burner bbq grill (camp chef)

    The standard rack design accommodates a maximum grill size of 40” x 17”. If your grill fits within those dimensions, the Tailgator system will work for you.

  • "Our product features a multi-fit design, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of BBQ models so you can use it with your existing grill."

  • Yes, Just email us for more information and we will get you a code

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