R-pod Owners Forum : Tailgate Theft https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Tailgate Theft Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:34:56 +0000 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:53:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13088 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Tailgate Theft : Hopefully, the one on our '94... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126284#126284 Author: jato
Subject: 13088
Posted: 08 Aug 2019 at 12:53am

Hopefully, the one on our '94 F-150 with 322,000 miles and 31 deer kills will be safe.  The tailgate is not in the best of condition, although very little rust.  I take it off when loading/unloading firewood, takes about 20 seconds to remove, I suppose an expert could do that in half the time.  ]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:53:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126284#126284 Tailgate Theft : Now that I know about it, I will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126246#126246 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13088
Posted: 06 Aug 2019 at 10:57pm

Now that I know about it, I will likely get a tailgate lock also. Which one TBD.]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:57:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126246#126246 Tailgate Theft : We have a locking tonneau on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126239#126239 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13088
Posted: 06 Aug 2019 at 6:26pm

We have a locking tonneau on our box and the tailgate locks with the doors. So when things are locked up, it's about as safe as it can be. It's when the tailgate is not locked when it's vulnerable. Ours is a McGard. Not expensive. Works.

Tailgate theft has become a "thing" almost over the entire country. You may not hear about it, but it's happening. The tailgate on any of the mid-range to upper range pickups can be kind of pricey.
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:26:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126239#126239 Tailgate Theft : SH - venture to say it's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126237#126237 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13088
Posted: 06 Aug 2019 at 4:41pm

SH - venture to say it's happening in N.C. Somewhat of an issue here in TN and was in AL. Locks are important to include those on the vehicle. Very fast theft and expensive to the owner to fix. My Masterlock Tailgate Lock, w/key was less than $15. Covers me when I forget to lock topper and tailgate:) Top states are TX, CA and FL.]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:41:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126237#126237 Tailgate Theft : The tonneau cover on our Frontier... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126231#126231 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13088
Posted: 06 Aug 2019 at 9:29am

The tonneau cover on our Frontier overlaps the top of the tailgate. When the tailgate is shut and the tonneau cover is locked, the tailgate can't be opened even if it is not locked. I looked at the hinge locks, not just the one mentioned above, but a couple of other brands. For someone without a cover, it looks like it would be something needed. I had not heard of people stealing tailgates around here. Either it isn't happening, or it isn't publicized. Pickups are much more common out west though so I can understand it being a higher risk in Arizona.
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:29:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126231#126231 Tailgate Theft : Yes.. on higher packages then... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126226#126226 Author: furpod
Subject: 13088
Posted: 06 Aug 2019 at 7:29am

Yes.. on higher packages then ours, you can even get a powered/remote release/opening option.. I don't think there is a powered close function.. yet. Possibly because of people like us who use a topper, that interlocks with the tailgate..]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:29:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126226#126226 Tailgate Theft : That's cool, industry got... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126216#126216 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13088
Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 6:18pm

That's cool, industry got smart:)]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:18:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126216#126216 Tailgate Theft : Our tailgate locks just like the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126214#126214 Author: furpod
Subject: 13088
Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 4:29pm

Our tailgate locks just like the rest of the doors.. ]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:29:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126214#126214 Tailgate Theft : Probably a McGard, I use a Master... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126213#126213 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13088
Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 4:23pm

Probably a McGard, I use a Master Lock that has key. My son just lost a 2013 Ford Platinum tailgate that was big bucks.]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:23:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126213#126213 Tailgate Theft : +1. We installed a tailgate guard... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126204#126204 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13088
Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 9:57am

+1. We installed a tailgate guard that requires a matching "key", sort of like a locking lug nut. We keep it in the "cubby" in the truck. If the truck is unlocked and/or they break into the truck they could get the key, but like you said about time...]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:57:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126204#126204 Tailgate Theft : Pick-up Owners. Tailgate theft... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126190#126190 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13088
Posted: 04 Aug 2019 at 8:02pm

Pick-up Owners. Tailgate theft still an issue. The new models have added accessories that make tailgates go for a high value on the black market. There are several deterrent options. If possible always lock your tailgate. Tailgate locks that enclose the removal spacing on the left side at base (normally) are very reasonable and easy to use. Lastly as a quick and cheap way to deter. Put a hose clamp around that same spacing area to make it more difficult to remove the tailgate. Thieves hate to spend time. A tailgate on a newer truck can run $1500 plus and are removeable in minutes.]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:02:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13088&PID=126190#126190