Bakkie tail gate padded flap things

[Spafsack]

Hi guys

I want to get one of those padded bakkie tail gate flap things to mount 3, max 4 bikes. It seems your just place your bike over the edge and it parks there. Some people tied them down as well. I see a large variety online, bike addict. The island style one looks good to me, for the price, even titan racing, scott, what is the big difference between these?

 

For short distances, i guess you just place your bikes over and they dont move, i guess on long trips you would want to strap them down?

[Sally E Kirk]

EVOC is a great option - had it for years and still going strong.

[dave303e]

I have the titan one. I always put a single strap on to hold the bike down. We live on a dirt road and it is always extra bouncing around. I am also nervous someone walks past and picks the bike up off the bakkie at a traffic light. Strap takes less than a minute to do.

 

[varkie2]

Good topic, i need one also. I have not because i am scared the cover damages the paint on the tailgate if any dust gets in between the paint and the cover forming a "sanding" effect. Any of you had this issue?

[Robbie Stewart]

I use this. works great.

[Robbie Stewart]

3 minutes ago, varkie2 said:

Good topic, i need one also. I have not because i am scared the cover damages the paint on the tailgate if any dust gets in between the paint and the cover forming a "sanding" effect. Any of you had this issue?

I don't notice any scratching on my tailgate after a ride. I get home and remove the mattress and haven't noticed any damage. 

But I have heard of scratching after long term use of the tailgate pad being left there. I would still remove it after a ride if I used one.

[dave303e]

36 minutes ago, varkie2 said:

Good topic, i need one also. I have not because i am scared the cover damages the paint on the tailgate if any dust gets in between the paint and the cover forming a "sanding" effect. Any of you had this issue?

I bought a few meters of thick clear vinyl and covered the outer part of tailgate. I do it anyway and refresh yearly. Helps with tool scratches, gumboot scuffs climbing in and out and things like that as well.

 

[gkp]

I recently bought the Lizzard one. It's brilliant - the bikes end up being quite secure, although I do use straps as well(you never know and don't want to find out the hard way). The pad is lined with a nice soft material that goes over the bakkie tailgate so no wear on the paint. No real downside