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Today we're going to review the Thule gate mate pad and bike carrier for compact trucks,
part number TH823. This is the 54 inch model designed to be used with compact and mini
trucks. The gate mate is an inexpensive way to transport a lot of bikes where you can
load and unload quickly. The gate mate is padded all the way around to not only protect
your truck, but also protect the bikes that you're carrying. There are two blocks at the
top to act as stops to keep your bikes from sliding too far to the lt or to the right.
There's a strap that's stitched in to the top of our gate mate that we can use as an
anchor point when we're ready to secure our bikes after we load them up.
There's a built in handle hood with hook and loop fasteners so that you can access the
tailgate handle of your truck. It's secured by three straps that run around the tailgate
through the bottom and into the bed where they attach to buckles on the other side of
the gate mate. The underside of the gate mate has a soft liner to help prevent scratching
your tailgate. The exterior of the gate mate is a durable vinyl and there's foam padding
in the interior. Now we'll show you how
to load up a bike.