How to Not Drain Your Battery when Keeping a Power Lift Tailgate Open for Extended Time

Just a quick video on how to NOT have your Battery drained when camping and keeping the power rear lift Tailgate open during camping. I was told by the Subaru dealer where I purchased this Subaru, that even though the rear hatch lights turned off, the battery can still be drained with the power lift Tailgate open for extended periods of time. This tip that we use appears to be working as we camp for 1 to 4 days so far this Spring, and we can still start the car after that length of time. I am open to learn what others do for this tailgate, thus share! Enjoy your next hike!
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[@joshuathorpe3808]

When the tailgate is open and already locked, you can press the door unlocked button on the key fob a few times to open it. I have a 2024 Outback Wilderness, and I have not tested it yet, but that issue is supposed to be fixed on the newer Subaru’s. Hopefully.

[@VintageHikerLife]

Thanks for this information!

[@sharonnewberne3881]

Great tidbits!

[@VintageHikerLife]

Glad you like them!

[@wilco1v]

for the mechanicle lock I use a D clip to hold ,for the unlock i hold the rear hatch outside opener button for a 5 seconds ? pushed till mechanicle unlocks on mij 2018 forester