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Yakima
GateKeeper Tailgate Pad

2.4 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews

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Why We Like The GateKeeper Tailgate Pad

The perfect companion for pick-up bed transport, the Yakima GateKeeper Tailgate securely carries your bike and four of your friends' bikes to the trailhead. This pad is made from a burly nylon outer material to resist abrasion and weather damage, while the extra-soft felt backing protects your truck's paint job. Its hook-and-loop cradle closure system goes easy on carbon bike frames and painted surfaces, and the integrated strap management system keeps the pad tight and secure all the way up the winding mountain road to the start of the mountain. Plus, the integrated HindSight tuck-away cover opens up the view for your back-up camera or looking out the rear view.

Details

  • Padded tailgate carry system for pick-up trucks
  • System fits up to five or six mountain bikes
  • Outer nylon provides protection from abrasion and weather
  • Felt backing defends your truck's paint job from scratches
  • Hook-and-loop cradle closure system protects carbon frames
  • Item #YAK004U
Bike Capacity
[medium] 5, [large] 6
Compatibility
[medium] mid-size trucks, some older full-size trucks, [large] most full-size trucks
Part Number
8007410
Activity
travel, mountain biking
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime

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Overall Rating

2.5 based on 5 ratings

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2 out of 5 stars

April 18, 2021

Lots to Like, One MAJOR Flaw

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

As other reviews mention, the velcro straps on this tailgate pad are junk. They last about 10 fastenings/unfastenings then simply don't grab. The rest of the pad is just as you would hope, the backside of the pad is soft against the paint of my truck, plenty of space to hold lots of bikes, but the damn velcro .... I will be asking for a replacement.

Rogmanfoo R
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

August 9, 2020

Almost useless after 8 months

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Did it's job, but the Velcro straps started failing after 6 months. Now it's almost useless. Cheap Velcro.

Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

August 3, 2020

Downtube Strap issues

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

General: I bought this for my new ford ranger since it is the pad that ford sells at the dealer. It fits ok, but some side to side draping that was odd. The camera flap is just long enough. The camera is pretty low on the new ranger. Easy to put on. I put my two mountain bikes on it. The specialize down-tube isn't that fat but the strap is barely long enough. I put my wife cannonade (probably one of the largest MTB down-tubes) on and the down-tube strap was way too short. This seems odd since mountain bike tubes are thick. The bad: As I tighten up the down-tube strap for the first time, the stitching came out on just one of the bike down-tube straps. This is definitely the most critical stitching since it is the connection of the strap to the main blanket. This is unacceptable and showed a lack of quality I did not expect from Yakima. The good: Backcountry is great and helped me get this resolved. I cannot say enough about the great support at Backcountry. Buy with confidence that they will make it right.

William P
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 27, 2020

Perfect fit for my 2019 GMC Sierra

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I couldn?t °find any comments about the new Silverado/ Sierra when I was looking for a gate pad. I hope this helps anyone else with the same truck. ??? Don?t know why but had a heck of a time getting a pad that fit my Sierra. Also the tailgate clearances are REALLY tight so it?s impossible to squeeze my sausage fingers through to push the middle strap to the inside. I ended up bending some metal wire to hook it from the inside but even that?s a PITA if you’re going to put it on and take it off regularly. Anyhow, the Fox would have been perfect but the straps didn?t even reach the buckle, the old version Thule had long enough straps but the handle flap opening didn?t go low enough and covered the backup camera. The new Thule and Backcountry ones (and some others) look perfect but I want to be able to close my tonneau when I?m just driving to work and there?s no bikes on the gate, not possible with the big downtube holder pads. The Dakine DLX was my first try and would have been great except it has four straps and threading even one through the middle is a pain. This Yakima has just three straps, has downtube holder pads that are small enough to still close the tonneau, and that huge handle flap tucks up out of the way of the backup camera for the 90% of the time when you?re only shuttling 4 bikes (or none). It?s also got nice heavy fuzz underneath to protect the paint and the outside feels sturdy. I only just got it so I can?t speak to the Velcro wearing out after a year. It definitely isn?t the super strong hold type of Velcro (room to improve if you?re reading Yakima) but out of the package it holds the bikes in place great for just driving down bumpy dirt roads so the strong hold Velcro might also be overkill. If you?re Baja racing, you probably want to leave the bikes at home anyhow. I?ll try to update in a year?s time if I have the same problem as others with the Velcro.

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Colin K
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

May 4, 2020

Decent pad. Long term issues

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I hate that I have to give it a negative review because everything else about the pad is great. The large opening is perfect for my backup camera and the frame pads are well placed. It's the Velcro straps that are the issue. Worked fine at first but about 3 or 4 months in, they started to not stick as well. I'm about a year and a half into ownership now and the Velcro has totally failed. It just doesn't stick and it really makes me nervous. I've gotten to the trailhead many times with the Velcro completely undone. I constantly check my rear view mirror to make sure my bike is still there. It's a serious flaw.

Marshall B
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com