How Can Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist # RA27C be Mounted on 24 inch Tall Trailer Side Rails

Published 10/09/2014

Question:

What if sides are 24 inches high?

asked by: Carl N

Expert Reply:

We have spoken with our contacts at Rack'Em before about this same issue you have and they told us that as long as you can attach the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist # RA27C at a height of between 10-15 inches relative to the floor of the trailer you would be fine. You would most likely need to attach the unit to the either the inside or the outside of the trailer sides since overall yours are 24 inches tall.

Rack'Em told me that when you have trailer sides that are taller than 15 inches you can either weld an angle to the outside of the trailer at the correct height or they said some folks mount 2 by 6 boards on the side of the trailer to mount the lift assist to. You will want to make sure that any installation of the tailgate assist is stable and secure.

I measured the bottom plate of the tailgate assist and it is 2 inches wide, and approximately 7/16 inch thick. The holes in the mounting plate are 1/2 inch diameter, and are 52-1/2 inches center to center. Any alternate method of installing should take this into account and make sure the hardware you use will accommodate these dimensions.

expert reply by: Jameson C