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Today, we're going to review the Thule Gate Mate 62-inch Model for full-sized trucks,
part number TH824. 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 left 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 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. We'll pick up our
bike by the frame, place the rear wheel into the truck bed, and leave the front wheel hanging
out from our tailgate.