New Raceface / Fox tailgate pad fits the Maverick

[Skulls Road]

Just wanted to report in and let all the bike riders know that the newly released tailgate pad from Raceface and Fox will fit our trucks. I have a little bit of adjusting to do but it's pretty much installed. Works with my crappy Ford soft folding bed cover and their install video shows it works with a tri-fold.

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[kbteachme]

Looks great! Where do you mountain bike? I ride a lot in SoCal

 

[Skulls Road]

Looks great! Where do you mountain bike? I ride a lot in SoCal

Mainly local spots in northern nv and the lost sierras. I used to ride a lot in the bay area and santa cruz.

 

[710-oil-614]

The OCD in me implores you to pull the sides up on your Truxport cover and stretch them taut.

 

[Tmh573]

Well, opening this forum going to cost me money once again. In all seriousness, that's awesome.

 

[Skulls Road]

The OCD in my implores you to pull the sides up on your Truxport cover and stretch them taut.

Ugh...I know. I struggle with it everyday because I open the tonneau multiple times a day and I lost the will to fix it every time. Can't wait to replace with with something else.

 

[bgn]

Aw, man. My T2 tailgate pad is already outdated?

Looks good! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[volksnuts]

My two year old Raceface pad fits the Maverick with no issue
Curious what was changed or upgraded

 

[Superg0]

Avid mtb biker checking in. One of the reasons I ordered the FX4 was it came with a tow hitch. Didn't need the 4k tow package, the only thing my hitch will see is my Yakima rack. I would like the convenience of one of these but I just don't trust it to not scratch my tailgate. And I have had a bike stolen. Got two locks on my Yakima, and run a third lock and cable to the receiver.

 

[Skulls Road]

Aw, man. My T2 tailgate pad is already outdated?

Looks good! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

I actually prefer the way the T2 looks. I still have if anyone wants to buy it.

My two year old Raceface pad fits the Maverick with no issue
Curious what was changed or upgraded

Mostly the ability to close your bed cover. But they also improved the padding and the buckles are aluminum now.

Avid mtb biker checking in. One of the reasons I ordered the FX4 was it came with a tow hitch. Didn't need the 4k tow package, the only thing my hitch will see is my Yakima rack. I would like the convenience of one of these but I just don't trust it to not scratch my tailgate. And I have had a bike stolen. Got two locks on my Yakima, and run a third lock and cable to the receiver.

I've never seen a pad scratch a tailgate but I guess it's not impossible. I could honestly care less if it does. I drive my truck through some rugged stuff to get to trails. It already has plenty of chips and scratches. I never leave my bike unattended in the bed, but if I'm going for a ride in the Bay Area I run a chain through the frame and lock it to the tie downs. That prevents the scum from being able to grab it and run. A bonus is I can lay my surfboards on it.

I still use my Kuat Sherpa when I have the bed loaded up with my fridge, milwaukee chainsaw, solar generator, and various other gear.

 

[Superg0]

I wanna keep this stuff as far away from the paint as possible

when not using the tailgate pad do you leave it in the bed or do you take it out?

 

[Skulls Road]

Yeah this time of year I have the give the frame a quick wipe with the glove before throwing it on the pad.

I used to take the old T2 pad off between rides, but I plan on keeping this T3 on year round now that I can keep my cover closed.

 

[volksnuts]

I had my pad on my Blue XLT for 6 months (the whole time I owned it)and zero scratches or wear

 

[shadow76]

Avid mtb biker checking in. One of the reasons I ordered the FX4 was it came with a tow hitch. Didn't need the 4k tow package, the only thing my hitch will see is my Yakima rack. I would like the convenience of one of these but I just don't trust it to not scratch my tailgate. And I have had a bike stolen. Got two locks on my Yakima, and run a third lock and cable to the receiver.

Having had two bikes stolen while locked to a bike rack in the past two years, I would never leave one in the bed unsecured.
When transporting a bike, it’s on a hitch mounted carrier and secured with two cables and locks.

Though when checking clearances between the bike carrier in the down position, I found the Maverick tailgate will contact it when lowered. I’ll have to drill a hole through the insert bar to relocate the carrier an inch or two further from the bumper. Haven’t had this issue when mounting the bike carrier on a F150, Ranger or a variety of RVS and cars.

 

[Superg0]

I had my pad on my Blue XLT for 6 months (the whole time I owned it)and zero scratches or wear

My OCD is in full blown meltdown. That tire touching the bumper 🫣

So let’s test the age of you guys. Have any of you bought anything for your bike from the place that is my name?

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