bpj911

So, I bought a deuce about 425 miles from here. Going to drive it home. I want to drive my POS astro cargo van over to the deuce and put the van in the rear of the deuce for the trip home. It appears that the rear tires of the van will be on the tailgate. How can I make this work safely? Will the rear tailgate support the weight? I would obviously strap it in. Suggestions welcome.

wiggall

If it was me I WOULD NOT DO IT! I would take a codriver so if you break down you are not stranded. FTG2 Wiggles USS EDSON DD 946 1969-1973

OPCOM

I second that. Unless you like extreme adventure.

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bpj911

I am not concerned about the deuce and it making it here. the only thing I am asking is if the tailgate can take the weight really. I was considering some 14 foot long 2 x12 or something to drive the van on to keep some of the weight forward of the tailgate. Obviously the deuce can handle the weight of the van overall. 4K pounds...

BMS07

I have to agree with wiggall. I would not put the van in the back.That way if you have problems you have means to get around. Brad

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bpj911

geez oh petes. Tell me about the tailgate. I am unconcerned about the truck or myself making it home. I have done way longer trips than this and can fix whatever happens with tools or a credit card. I just want to hear about the tailgate weight capacity mostly.

Westech

no way the tail gate will tare where the chains hook up. Ok put it this way.. I have a M813 5 ton with a 14 foot bed, my Honda civic in the back I could not close the tail gate. Your going to stick a Astor van in a 12 foot bed. Dude its just not going to work. I will post pic in a min

papercu

Have you heard of the Titanic?

bpj911

Am I not saying this right? I measured the van and the rear wheels will be on the tailgate. i recognize the tailgate will not close. I am fine with that if the tailgate will support the weight of the van.

FMJ