Kuat Huk Tailgate Pad 51” Mid-Size 5-Bike Black
Premium mid-size truck tailgate pad designed for secure mountain bike transport with modern truck compatibility and added frame protection.
The Kuat Huk 51" Tailgate Pad is built for riders transporting multiple mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and trail bikes while protecting both the truck and bicycles during travel. Using welded TPU construction with soft-touch backing and extra top-edge padding, the Huk is designed for durability without scratching paint or damaging bike frames.
The integrated roll-up camera window allows continued access to backup cameras and tailgate handles without removing the pad, making it especially useful for modern mid-size trucks.
Key Functional Details
- Designed for mid-size truck tailgates
- Carries up to 5 bicycles
- Fully welded TPU construction for durability and weather resistance
- Soft-touch backing helps protect tailgate paint surfaces
- Extra 1" top padding improves frame and fork protection
- Roll-up camera window maintains backup camera visibility and tailgate access
- Metal G-hook buckles provide secure mounting and fast installation
- Nylon strap retention system keeps pad stable during transport
Technical Specifications
- Model: Huk Tailgate Pad
- Pad Width: 51"
- Truck Compatibility: Mid-Size Trucks
- Bike Capacity: 5 Bikes
- Material: Welded TPU Construction
- Backing: Soft-Touch Protective Backing
- Retention Hardware: Metal G-Hook Buckles
- Color: Black
Compatibility & Technical Notes
- Designed specifically for mid-size truck tailgates.
- Always measure tailgate width before purchasing.
- Compatible with many Tacoma, Colorado, Ranger, Frontier, and similar mid-size trucks
- Roll-up access panel allows continued use of many backup cameras
- Bike fork placement and handlebar width affect maximum carrying capacity
- Downhill and wide-bar bikes may reduce total bike capacity
- Not intended for trucks with unusual tailgate shapes or heavy bed accessories interfering with fitment
Service / Ownership Context
- Tailgate pads remain one of the fastest and simplest MTB transport solutions
- Extra top padding helps reduce frame wear during rough road travel
- Periodic strap inspection helps maintain safe bike retention
- Pad cleaning helps prevent dirt abrasion against truck paint over time
- Ideal for trail riders, shuttle days, bike park trips, and group rides
Fit & Use Signals
- Good Fit: Mid-size truck owners transporting mountain bikes, gravel bikes, BMX bikes, and trail bikes
- Not A Fit: Full-size trucks needing larger pad widths, enclosed tonneau setups blocking pad placement
- Use Case: Trailhead transport, shuttle runs, bike park travel, group rides