Solved a pet-peeve and added some colour. Mountain Hatch tailgate surface went in tonight.

The way you talked it up, i was expecting something more like this

 

Somebody get this guy a puppers.

 

That’s high on my mod list, but I gave all my money to Mountain Hatch, then UPS cleaned out my savings.

 

I'm thinking of trying this:

https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/king_starboard/526

Saw it in another thread. Might be a reasonable alternative. What are the dimensions of the Mountain Hatch?

 

It replaces the ribbed section of your tailgate. It’s not an overlay, but a replacement part.

 

This thing is rad. No regrets (except letting those A-holes at UPS bend me over the barrel for the brokerage boning)

 

Yes, am aware. Just wondering what Mountain Hatch dimensions are so I can get similar size, including thickness.

 

I like it.. but dammit man, that's a 1,000 rnds from the motherland, delivered to my door with enough money left over for a carton of smokes..

 

54” long x 15” deep (extends under OEM top rail) x 1/2” thick

 

I really really want one but can't justify that price. Hopefully one day I run into a slab HDPE or UHMW

 

If u get a quote from them, will u post or pm me?

 

How dare you spend your money on your truck in a way you see fit, then have the nerve to review with internet strangers!

Looks sweet dude, been considering that or similar myself - be curious to see how it holds up through the seasons.

 

I will for sure update, including if I get sick of the colour. Black was the safe option for sure, but was feeling the red.

 

Well being in Wisconsin myself, I'm basically a Canadian in terms of winter - scheduled to receive somewhere around 5 freedom units of snow Thursday in my area

 

I love Wisconsin. Had a great camping trip there years ago into the Wisconsin dells. Surrounded by fireflies (glowworms?) every night. Hope to return someday.


I live in the warmest part of Canada, so you likely get hit harder than me. However, I am a sucker for winter travels, so should get my share of cold mornings once I head out for my winter camping week.

 

Would you say that it’s more resistant to scratches vs OEM?

 

I don’t think it will be, long term. The OEM has more texture to hide scratches and is much harder material. I am imagining this Mountain Hatch will scar more easily, but will report my findings, once I live with it for a while.

In case anyone is wondering, the OEM insert is very heavy-duty. It is the same composite material as the bed and relatively thick. The only real advantage of the Mountain Hatch is the flat surface, and maybe that’s its food-grade if that’s something you worry about.

 

I'd get red if I got one

 

I figure I can use it to signal an airplane if I break down.