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Trailering with tailgate down

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Ohio dave, Aug 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM.

  1. Ohio dave

    Ohio dave

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    I plan on picking up some IBC totes. In order to maximize the trip I want to put 4 in the truck bed and six in the trailer. In order to get four in the truck I would have to leave the tailgate down. Can I do this and still be able turn without damaging any thing?
     
    Ohio dave, Aug 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    Depends on the length of your trailer tongue.
     
    The Wood Wolverine, Aug 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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    Yep, need to see the trailer Dave...any part of it as high as the tailgate? I would think the only part that would be an issue is the trailer jack, if it doesn't fold down. It's a drive, but you are welcome to borrow my trailer, I am sure it can hold all ten
     
    eatonpcat, Aug 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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    My tailgate hits the jack handle on my trailer on my old truck...not sure about the new one yet. Keep in mind that even if it doesn't hit on flat ground it could if the truck angle goes uphill.
     
    lukem, Aug 18, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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    will they still fit and not fall off if you simply remove the tailgate?
     
    CoachSchaller, Aug 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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    Surely there is a way...
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    brenndatomu, Aug 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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