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Walmart has Hyper Tough Full Size Truck Tailgate Bike Rack Carrier Protection Pad (Fits 5 Bikes) for $34.31.
Shipping is free with Walmart+ or with orders of $35+
Tailgate Bike Pad with concave slots that can secure 5 bikes
Carries up to five bikes including Mountain Bikes, in a pickup truck
Made of soft flannelette to protect the tailgate from scratches, which is thick and will not damage the paint of the truck
A rugged nylon strap will allow you to secure the pad and allow to the transport of bikes securely
The outer layer is made of PVC laminated cloth, wear-resistant, rainproof, durable, and moisture-proof to protect the exterior of the truck tailgate
Clips to allow you to roll up the flap and allows access to the tailgate handle while the pad is attached and access for backup camera
Padded protection can haul a load of lumber, ladders, kayaks, canoes, and much more with no damage to tailgate
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-...hbdg=L1400
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But can't really fit the two bikes in a bed easily anymore. The loading and unloading is actually one of the reasons why I'm not as eager to go out on family rides now. So have been looking into other options.
And there are SO many options and negatives to all of them. I'm the type of person that gets all twisted up if there are too many options and factors.
So it sounds like the negatives to these types of pads is that there are complaints about how dust and grit gets stuck underneath the pad and scratches up the paint on the tailgate. Also people complain that it rubs against the tube of their bike rubbing away the paint at the contact point.
There are some reviews and comments out there saying that these pads are the best or most convenient options.
Also quality might matter. You'd think Yakima would make a decent pad but there are reviews out there saying how the straps or something aren't great on it.
I think if I come across a decent deal on one of these pads, I might go ahead and get one. Besides questions about the quality(not saying it's bad quality, just saying it's unknown), this one wouldn't fit my truck.
I'm not against the horizontal hanging bike racks and have a two bike version that has served us well. For some reason that style doesn't seem popular and people prefer the ones that hang the bikes vertically or holds the bikes by the tires. But it does make an already long truck longer and I think four bike racks start out around $400, depending on which ones you're looking at, compared to $100 to $200 a pad. So might get a pad for now until I come across a decent deal on a four bike hitch rack.
I've seen people mention using blankets. But my main concern is having to secure the bikes down and keeping the blanket from flying away, which might not be an issue with the bikes on it. Kind of like the right tool to the job, yeah you can get it to work but maybe the pad will make things easier. Same thing when I lay bikes down in my bed. It's not that much but still I try to strap bikes in after laying it down. In theory with these pads you can just throw it over the tailgate and wrap the strap around it and be ready to go.
I'm mainly replying back to people asking why they would want this type of pad. If this specific one works and does it's job, it's great for the money.
People vacation to bike at ski resorts, stay around the area for a few days. They may take a group to a local riding area. Maybe they live close to several biking people who can all get in the truck to drive to a trailhead. Maybe someone drives their family to the trailhead. Anyway, there's a limited number of scenarios where someone needs this vs. a normal bike rack for 1-2 bikes.
I've honestly been in the market for a pickup truck SPECIFICALLY to get one of these to transport my bikes around. These gate transport pads are pretty much the best way to lug your bikes around if you have a pickup.