Race Face T2 Tailgate Pad Review

[@jayyoung2586]

It's not level across the top because you haven't used the top straps to tighten it down and custom fit it to your tailgate.

[@Lord_Vader_FL]

Man forget that tailgate bike holder that intro was fresh you just took your videos to the next level bro Nice job on your intro 💯 That's all I'm going to say

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Lawrence Morrison 😂 thanks man! Took me way to long how to figure this editing thing out. I think I spent 5 hours to create a 1 minute intro! 😂 hey Lawrence...yesterday I went to this spot in Bartow Florida called carter road bike trails! OMG man! That park is crazy! I only had an hour or so to ride because it was raining and the park was going to close soon but it was a really cool park! You ever been or heard of it?

[@biggerwoody6]

There are 2 holes on the inside part of the pad that allow you to secure it to your truck

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@biggerwoody6]

@@LeBoosLeisure run a security cable behind it and padlock it to the tie downs in the box

[@socalmtbr8026]

Pride of ownership buddy - I dig it. You obviously care for your stuff/gear and I can relate. Couple questions: 1) With either regular short trips or long (3 hrs +) are there any kind of micro scratches from rubbing or pressure dimples, etc. on the truck tailgate after you remove the cover? 2) Is your downtube getting scratched/nicked up where it comes in contact with either the pad or straps?

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Hi SoCal! I have had no scratches at all on the down tube but I just bought a item called a shuttle from ride wrap. It protects the Dow tube for that sort of thing so I know I will have no problems now. I also have had no scratches on the tailgate that I can see. I did a video on ride wrap and in that video I talk about and show the shuttle protector. It was $20 but will make sure that no scratches get on the downtube.

[@socalmtbr8026]

Nice... Txs buddy.. See ya on the trails...

[@WiseSilverWolf]

I dont like how it doesnt go all the way to the bottom on the tailgate part, I wanted to get one of these tailgate pads so that rocks dont fly up at the tailgate but it only looks like it covers the top half of the tailgate.

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Hi wolf! I think it depends on the size of the tailgate but you could be right. My tacoma is a midsize truck so it def. would fit smaller on a full size truck. It still gets the job done though as far as transporting bikes.

[@dakotakirby5673]

I just bought one of these from backcountry and my middle insert that covers the handle & camera is 2 separate flat pieces, doesn’t look like yours or one in the pics. Wonder if they did a model change.

[@LeBoosLeisure]

That must be a newer model for sure as mine doesn't do that. I would call race face and ask them.

[@yemenjosh]

Isn’t the metal rings to be able to lock it to your truck with a bike lock or something?

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Yeah I can see using them for that but really it takes like 1 minute to detach and another 3 to attach it back on. I don’t mind taking it off. Even with the lock cable on it, someone could cut it if they really wanted it you know?

[@yemenjosh]

LeBoo's Leisure I’ve got one on its way right now

[@JakeSimsCanmore]

PSA: load your bikes with the front wheel facing the other way or risk rotor damage!

[@marshalllevilasswell2535]

With the rotor on the outside facing away from the truck? (I'm just making sure ik before I pull the trigger because I will be shuttling a lot of bikes)

[@socalmtbr8026]

@@marshalllevilasswell2535 Good question. I can see that applying to a single bike (or only a few but are spaced out) but if you're shuttling a bunch and can't separate them, all the bikes rotors are exposed to contact (either direction) with the exception of the last one (facing Jake Sims preferred direction loading left to right and front tire facing left towards driver side). Hmmm. Since it's your dime shuttling, maybe just make sure yours is the last one so there's no contact on yours? lol

[@rodrigoaguayo4211]

don't buy it

[@danielvaughn4543]

The Gen2 Tacoma tailgate is narrower at the top...I'll bet that's what they designed it for. Your Gen3 is much wider.

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Ahhh good point! Hey hats exactly what it is!

[@Steve-og3cr]

Those padded separators on the inside look completely useless. Is there any padding at all for the down tube!?

[@LeBoosLeisure]

No padding for the down tube but since I never have more than two bikes, I would position the bike where the padding is and it worked fine. Over all, for the price it is decent but there are more durable tailgate pads out there but they are more expensive too.

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Hello. I Just ordered the large one off of Amazon. They are selling for 110 bucks right now. I think that they currently run 150 bucks normally in today's pricing, when not on sale. How's that pad holding up after three years?

[@JB-pk1jx]

thanks for the video. Any update on this pad? Did it ever settle in and even out on the top of the tailgate?

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Hey AB! So far it’s started to break in! I wouldn’t say all they way yet but I have only used it like 5 times so far but I think it def will over time! I can tell the difference between now and when I first used it!

[@robshowalter971]

Would this work for a road/gravel bike? I'm about to pull the trigger on a 20202 Tacoma and I'm trying to figure out the best solution to transport my bikes(road/gravel/mtb).

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Yes this will work with any type of bike my friend! Congrats on the new Tacoma! You will love it!

[@GT0wned1]

Good comment. I too have a gravel bike and just received my cover. Was back ordered since may. Pretty excited. One bike wasn’t bad loaded/unloading but 2+ got interesting.

[@LeBoosLeisure]

KG yeah, I could see having three or more would be interesting but I’m glad I will not be transporting more than that because that’s all I have! 😂

[@natedrizzydaruler2654]

Like the Vader helmet ✌🏾

[@LeBoosLeisure]

😂 thanks Nate!

[@TJ-po9ol]

Is there much padding at the very top of the tailgate (not front or back)? Because that’s where most pads don’t have much and carbon bikes end up cracking from the down tube hitting it off road

[@james1467]

Standup, all day long bro.

[@jeancouture9732]

This is a terrible product. Strap tore off with very little effort while trying to snug it slightly. This company has the wost customer support ever.

[@LeBoosLeisure]

I didn't have an issue with mine but I believe you.

[@rodrigoaguayo4211]

don't buy it

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Why do you say that?

[@PhiLIdahoTaco]

@@LeBoosLeisure cause he's a fox fanboy. LOL JK