Thread: Lower tailgate protector - any ideas?

We got some non slip rubber/vinyl from Clarke Rubber, cut it to shape and then used velcro on it and the hard surrounds. Simple, low cost and works

Rob

Originally Posted by bjasch94

Hi all,

I'm currently holidaying my way through Victoria and, like most of us I think, my wife and I use the lower tailgate as a kind of small table for preparing food or just sitting things on. I've noticed however that this kind of use takes its toll on the condition of the carpet that lines the inside of the tailgate.

Just wondering if anyone has come up with something themselves or has purchased something that's solves this? Off the top of my head - some thick plastic or rubber cut to shape and stuck on with Velcro would work...Although I havent had much luck with Velcro sticking to that kind of carpet. Keen to see what you all think.

Cheers,
Brad.

Have used some thin rubber sheet from Clarke rubber used a plastic scraper to push under the plastic trim and inserted the other side under the rear seats,where they fold flat
Works a treat, used for the last 12 months and 30k

Any pics of these??!!

Originally Posted by DI5CO

Any pics of these??!!

Here we go

Has anyone managed to get a piece of chequerplate installed?

Would the Defender boys allow that?

Originally Posted by BrianElloy

Has anyone managed to get a piece of chequerplate installed?

Yes mine is chequerplate pattern rubber sheet.

Originally Posted by Bobc163

Have used some thin rubber sheet from Clarke rubber used a plastic scraper to push under the plastic trim and inserted the other side under the rear seats,where they fold flat
Works a treat, used for the last 12 months and 30k

Does the rubber bunch up when you close the gate though since that inner flap moves freely over the width of the tailgate?