Tailgate Table

[Wapiti]

Much to my surprise, Dee Zee actually makes stuff that is not chrome diamond plate, including a tailgate table for our JLs. Decent price point for American made (if you shop around), and it seems to be well-engineered. Anyone have this?
https://www.deezee.com/product/dz-4469jl-jeep-rear-door-workbench/

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[Hayseed_JLUR]

I do not have that one. I need a table to cook on and this does not have a backsplash./heat shield.

 

[brendent16]

After careful consideration I just bought and installed the springtail solutions folding table. Absolute beast of a table. Sturdy, heavy, strong, and rattle free. Table mostly for use when we are on the beach to hold drinks and snacks. There’s a lip on the edge of the table that when flat prevents things from extending beyond the table which can be both good and bad. The major reason why we got this specific table was for the sturdy Molle rack. We rigged it up to hold our overland gear. Looks great and is super functional. Doesn’t protrude into the cargo area too much (can still fit my golf clubs). Uses quick fists and some bolts for the clamps.

 

[RafterCExplorations]

Much to my surprise, Dee Zee actually makes stuff that is not chrome diamond plate, including a tailgate table for our JLs. Decent price point for American made (if you shop around), and it seems to be well-engineered. Anyone have this?
https://www.deezee.com/product/dz-4469jl-jeep-rear-door-workbench/

I just installed the DeeZee yesterday. Seems good enough. It is made of steel, so probably a bit heavier than some of the basic tables, but that does give the ability to use rare earth magnets for cutting boards, etc. Mounts into the existing tailgate threaded bosses behind the trim panel, then uses mounting tape on the bottom portion. I think that will ok behind 99% of the force on the table should be downward into the tailgate. I like that it doesn't use cables to support the table surface. Allows overhang to each side that way. And the latches are solid and positive. DOES NOT RATTLE.
I'm not a cook on the tailgate guy, so this will mostly be a sandwich making/prep surface.

 

[Wapiti]

I never followed up here in the post, but I ended up buying a slightly used one of these last August. Not quite a year has gone by but I'm very happy with it. Added a couple of magnets as rattle insurance straight from the get go so your mileage may vary but I think it's well designed and well built. I have a couple of molle bags on it as well- one first aid kit, one misc pouch with dog accessories- and still no rattles.

 

[InvertedLogic]

I never followed up here in the post, but I ended up buying a slightly used one of these last August. Not quite a year has gone by but I'm very happy with it. Added a couple of magnets as rattle insurance straight from the get go so your mileage may vary but I think it's well designed and well built. I have a couple of molle bags on it as well- one first aid kit, one misc pouch with dog accessories- and still no rattles.

Glad its working well for ya!

 

[ali.baba]

did you all purchase a reinforcement to your tailgate when adding the table?
Looking to pick up the RockSlide table (which is spec'd at 15 lbs)

 

[OutdoorMike]

I wonder how hard it would be to retrofit a bottom support so you could drop a bottled water or similar inside

You know you could just put a solo cup in there and then put the bottle of water inside. Solves the permanent issue and the bottle issue. Just something I thought of while reading this.

 

[AC77]

If anyone is curious about what's behind the plastic panel on the JLU/JL tailgate....

Old post. But ! What’s the purpose of the vents on the tailgate? For pressure when closing/opening doors and etc ?

 

[ChuckQue]

Old post. But ! What’s the purpose of the vents on the tailgate? For pressure when closing/opening doors and etc ?

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[AC77]

Yes

Thank you !

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