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Camper Trailer Tailgate

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Camper Trailer Tailgate

Post by Wilko76 »

Hi Guys

A really basic question. I am looking for options to limit how far my tailgate can open. I was thinking about some sort of chain. i was hoping for some suggestions or pics of what people have done.

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Post by PJ.zook »

Some pics from you would help, like on what vehicle?
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Post by Wilko76 »

sorry guys

i mean the tail gate on my camper trailer. I want it to open 90Deg to the trailer. currently it is opening about 120 (especially on un-even ground)and rests on a tent pole. Not a real drama but i like things to be square...lol
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Post by rvh96 »

mine has a gas strut on it to keep it open and at 90 deg as the stove and sink are on the inside of the gate
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Post by nisson35 »

mine has a piece of flat bar with a hole in it, there is a bolt on the tailgate which it fits onto and does up with a wingnut. Then when your finished it has a bolt in the trailer where it hinges back inside and does up.
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Post by BowTieGQ »

I mounted a gas strut from a VT bonnet to my tailgate to hold it open to 90. Took ages to figure out placement and I wasn't sure if it was too strong or weak, but it was a spare. Can post measurements if you need. Opens very nice, but I wouldn't let it open all the way by itself as it would eventualy break when it stops. A second hand VT strut can't be worth anything from a wrecker either.
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Post by MART »

how much gap is there between thetailgate and the body of the trailer when closed,picture would be nice,cheers Paul.
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