Does the Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad Have a Weight Capacity
Question:
Does this have a weight capacity? Obviously the truck holds the weight of the bike but do the straps have a weight limit?
asked by: Antonio
Expert Reply:
The Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad # Y38AR does not have a weight capacity for the exact reason you mentioned. The truck will handle all of the weight.
When it comes to the straps those don't have a weight rating either because they just help to keep a bike from shifting on the pad. When you start to get into heavier E-Bikes it's always a good idea to use an actual bike rack for those because they are nicer bikes and you won't want them to be resting on the frame like that - at least for longer trips.
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Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate Pad for Full-Size Trucks - 6 Bikes - 62" Wide - Black
- Truck Bed Bike Racks
- Tailgate Pad
- 6 Bikes
- Tailgate Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Axle
- Full Size Trucks
- Black
- Yakima
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