I have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. What is the best mod that will allow me to lower the tailgate to get into the truck bed when our 2016 Tab Outback Max S is attached?
We have a 2012 Tacoma and a 2014/15 Maxx S T@B. With the stock tongue jack cranked down, the tailgate just misses the jack handle. But with the truck turned even slightly, the jack handle gets in the way. When I discovered the stock jack didn’t retract enough up to clear some deep dips I replaced the jack with a top mounted model from eTrailer...works great! Some folks have installed a removable jack, but that was too much hassle and another thing to store for me.
J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
etrailer has a BUNCH of different models to choose from, so you have to read the spec details carefully. BTW we have our spare mounted on the tongue...limiting our options a little.
J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
Thanks, DurangoTab. My options for a side mount are also limited. I don't completely understand why the top-wind jack helps resolve the problem of the tailgate hitting the trailer hitch. Is the distance from the trailer's A-frame to the top of the top wind jack several inches shorter than from the A-frame to the top of the standard jack?
I bought an extra long hitch (from etrailer) that was 16" long from top of the ball to the hitch pin. It dropped the towing capacity by 1000 lbs. Well, my truck can tow 7000# and I have yet to find a 2" ball that has over a 6000# capacity, so I was ok. The jack handle had to be move up and down a tad to clear the tailgate, but other people have moved the handle to the other side of the jack! I didn't bother. Worked great.
Any extender will cause extra bounce and cut your tow weight in half. Try looking into the extra long hitch. If you can't find one, I have one sitting on floor with a bunch of other hitches I've collected over the years. I can send it to you for shipping.
2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
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J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
https://teardropshop.com/collections/trailer-parts/products/jack-e-up?variant=17483137221
Its easy to install and you can leave the tailgate down and do full turns without the tailgate getting smashed.
Certified RV Technician
jomrvt.com
2021 T@B 320 CS-S
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer_Jack/Bulldog/BD155033.html
etrailer has a BUNCH of different models to choose from, so you have to read the spec details carefully. BTW we have our spare mounted on the tongue...limiting our options a little.
J.D. & Sue
Durango, CO 2014/15 S M@xx : "Dory's HabiT@B" Keep on swimming...
Alan & Patty
Southern Az
Any extender will cause extra bounce and cut your tow weight in half. Try looking into the extra long hitch. If you can't find one, I have one sitting on floor with a bunch of other hitches I've collected over the years. I can send it to you for shipping.