Tailgate fleece insulation
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Obviously the plastic bottle stuff is best as pointed out above but I think I've read a post somewhere that does recommend against it.
If I recall, the main issue was water retention/drainage as you could prevent water from finding its way out of the drain holes. I used a light spray of carpet adhesive to ensure that the slightly undersized piece of insulation I used was held at the top so that a slight gap was left underneath. TBH I can't imagine the weight being a factor on its own but certainly if silent coating, sound proofing, insulating and carpeted ply panels are used then yes, the gas struts will struggle.
If I recall, the main issue was water retention/drainage as you could prevent water from finding its way out of the drain holes. I used a light spray of carpet adhesive to ensure that the slightly undersized piece of insulation I used was held at the top so that a slight gap was left underneath. TBH I can't imagine the weight being a factor on its own but certainly if silent coating, sound proofing, insulating and carpeted ply panels are used then yes, the gas struts will struggle.
I've got a layer of sound deadening, a 6mm layer of insulation foam stuck to that then filled with the plastic bottle stuff and a layer of the thicker carpet on the panel. It lifts the lid to about 90%. Fine for a short arse but I'm over 6ft so just needs a wee touch to raise it the final bit. If you just had the plastic bottle stuff I'd say it would be no problem.
I have read that the window can leak creating dampness. Anyone know where it's getting in and if this is on all Vans? I'll maybe need to do a check in a few months.
Most water in the tailgate comes in through the brake light. You will know when this happens as it will run out of the drain holes.
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