Water inside tailgate

Just noticed an odd thing with my 2020 OR. This weekend I was hauling in my bed so needed to wash it out. I sprayed down the bed as well as the tailgate while it was open flat. Left it open to dry out. Just went to close the tailgate and heard water sloshing inside the tailgate. When I closed the tailgate water came out the bottom. I took the tailgate cover off and it was quite wet inside. I can see how water could get in there as the the tailgate cover does not really have a good seal. Never noticed this happening before but have never hosed off the tailgate while it was open flat before. Has anyone had this happen to them?

 

It happens to everyone.

It's why there are drains on the bottom edge.

Your doors have similar drains.

 

Lol.

 

It happens to all your doors and tailgate every time it rains.

 

not being snarky:
is this is your first PU? I have had many, and they all did this. Drain bed, close and drain tailgate.

 

it's designed that way, that's why there are drain holes in the bottom.

 

Thanks. Yes, first PU

 

don't feel bad OP, every one of us learned this along the way. it is good to be observant and ask questions when you are not sure of something.

 

Pickup life.

 

Real world problems....

 

Gotcha! Well hopefully you enjoy your new truck my friend!
Another tip on the same subject. If you’re cleaning a very dirty truck, this water coming out will be very dirty, and drain all over your shiny clean truck, so I’ll let it drain a couple times, before finishing the rear.

 

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback and advice!