Ford patent on midgate type opening

[BuddyS]

Saw this on TheAutopian today. Seems interesting.

https://www.theautopian.com/patent-...ve-the-maverick-the-one-thing-it-truly-needs/

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[Dnel29]

That would be slick!

 

[oysterville]

yep

 

[IHateSpeedbumps]

The mid gate is really having me look at the Chevy Silverado EV. It is suck a useful feature for some people.

 

[BeachFerret]

Nice. That looks cool.

 

[Joester]

I saw that and think I'll pass.
I would rather have behind-the-seat storage and plan to install my own inverter for the bed. Behind the seat is a no brainer since mine has mounts there already.

 

[Randorita]

Oh the great memories of my Chevy Avalanche! I really miss that truck!

 

[BuddyS]

I think it could definitely have some usefulness.

 

[Howard]

I had a Baja and made a lot of use of the midgate. I also improvised something similar on an IH Scout pickup. A midgate on the Mav could make me think of trading.

 

[Bill T]

Saw this on TheAutopian today. Seems interesting.

https://www.theautopian.com/patent-...ve-the-maverick-the-one-thing-it-truly-needs/

This is a game changer on all trucks as long as the mid-gate seals properly. I think they had issues with the Avalance. I cannot see a negative except that there is a sealing issue. To engineer it right it won't be easy. So far Ford has done a great job on the AWD Maverick I have.. I average 30 mpg where I live and there is plenty of power. When I tow my Aliner expedition, it gets 26 mpg, which is in the notches of NH. I would almost consider trading mine in for this option if it works

 

[Maverickman74]

If a mid gate, hybrid Tremor with more power than the Ecoboost came around, I would consider trading in my HPR Tremor.

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

If a mid gate, hybrid Tremor with more power than the Ecoboost came around, I would consider trading in my HPR Tremor.

Like substitute the 2.0L EcoBoost for the 2.5L Miller in the Hybrid powertrain and add the midgate option?

 

[Maverickman74]

Like substitute the 2.0L EcoBoost for the 2.5L Miller in the Hybrid powertrain and add the midgate option?

I would prefer a powerboost hybrid that also gave a powerboost. 280-300hp, 35mpg, and a 2200 watt inverter would be a sufficient Tremor upgrade.

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