Folding Tailgate Table w/ built-in PACKOUT mount by Foutz Motorsport

Last week FMI released this folding tailgate table that has a built-in plate for mounting PACKOUT tool boxes. Here's some pics and details from the foutz website for anyone interested in what the features are, etc.

I honestly think this new set up is awesome and i would like to know what other Bronco owners think - feel free to let me know your thoughts



TAILGATE TABLE WITH BUILT-IN PACKOUT MOUNT

• the integrated plate design allows you to easily mount a variety of Packout Gear onto the outside of the tailgate with the table folded up or down
• Turns the stock swing gate into a functional storage space so you can conveniently secure & mount your Packout tool boxes on the go
• Great accessory for tailgating, camping, or for any time you need extra shelf space
• R&D tested in extreme off-road conditions with up to 40 lbs mounted to plate
• Laser cut in-house out of aluminum and powder coated in hammer black for ultimate strength and durability
• Does not interfere with the back storage area when Packout gear is mounted & stowed with the rear hatch closed

FOLDED DOWN

• (2) ultimate strength 18" stainless steel cables that allows the table to withstand heavy amounts of weight
• Tailgate opens into a sturdy table-top surface within seconds while Packout gear remains secured to plate mount on the other side
• Convenient Extra shelf space will come in handy for all your off-road or outdoor adventures

FOLDED UP

• (2) quick release latches at the top will secure the the table when you fold it back up
• Rubber bumpers are built into the back wall to ensure you don't have rattling or vibration noises when driving on the trails
• The slim design of the table allows you to have more cargo space in the rear by closing into itself

https://www.foutzmotorsports.com/co...gate-fold-down-table-with-packout-plate-mount

FMI Media said:

Last week FMI released this folding tailgate table that has a built-in plate for mounting PACKOUT tool boxes. Here's some pics and details from the foutz website for anyone interested in what the features are, etc.

I honestly think this new set up is awesome and i would like to know what other Bronco owners think - feel free to let me know your thoughts

TAILGATE TABLE WITH BUILT-IN PACKOUT MOUNT

• the integrated plate design allows you to easily mount a variety of Packout Gear onto the outside of the tailgate with the table folded up or down
• Turns the stock swing gate into a functional storage space so you can conveniently secure & mount your Packout tool boxes on the go
• Great accessory for tailgating, camping, or for any time you need extra shelf space
• R&D tested in extreme off-road conditions with up to 40 lbs mounted to plate
• Laser cut in-house out of aluminum and powder coated in hammer black for ultimate strength and durability
• Does not interfere with the back storage area when Packout gear is mounted & stowed with the rear hatch closed

FOLDED DOWN

• (2) ultimate strength 18" stainless steel cables that allows the table to withstand heavy amounts of weight
• Tailgate opens into a sturdy table-top surface within seconds while Packout gear remains secured to plate mount on the other side
• Convenient Extra shelf space will come in handy for all your off-road or outdoor adventures

FOLDED UP

• (2) quick release latches at the top will secure the the table when you fold it back up
• Rubber bumpers are built into the back wall to ensure you don't have rattling or vibration noises when driving on the trails
• The slim design of the table allows you to have more cargo space in the rear by closing into itself

https://www.foutzmotorsports.com/co...gate-fold-down-table-with-packout-plate-mount

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I love this idea... Although I have a tailgate table already, I'm inspired to leverage ways to incorporate my Packout boxes. This is a great way of combing two very useful resources.

rws said:

I love this idea... Although I have a tailgate table already, I'm inspired to leverage ways to incorporate my Packout boxes. This is a great way of combing two very useful resources.

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First thought is, this is awesome. Second thought is, wow that's gonna be a lot of noise of things moving around in the toolboxes if it's attached to the truck.

HorizonHunter said:

First thought is, this is awesome. Second thought is, wow that's gonna be a lot of noise of things moving around in the toolboxes if it's attached to the truck.

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True... but I already use Packouts in various configurations when I head out in my Bronco.... so needless to say, there is a bit of rattling and noise already. It's a work in progress.

Cool concept. I would rather see a pack out mount for cargo side mount type setups.

$580, seems pricy. Of course these are nice, but I guess Molle or PMI just denotes expensive holes. lol

vrtical said:

Cool concept. I would rather see a pack out mount for cargo side mount type setups.

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BuiltRight sells molle packout mounts that can be used on any of the molle panels. Not sure if that's what you're referring to...

HorizonHunter said:

First thought is, this is awesome. Second thought is, wow that's gonna be a lot of noise of things moving around in the toolboxes if it's attached to the truck.

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Thought the same thing and my mind immediately started to think of ways to line those pack out compartments with foam... Rubberized foam? Carpet underlayment? use some super 77 or super 99?

100% would close it forgetting there's something underneath and sheer it off the tailgate.

Draughon said:

100% would close it forgetting there's something underneath and sheer it off the tailgate.

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Oof I would too.

Really cool concept though, too bad I'm locked into another brand storage system.

FMI Media said:

Last week FMI released this folding tailgate table that has a built-in plate for mounting PACKOUT tool boxes. Here's some pics and details from the foutz website for anyone interested in what the features are, etc.

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Before I answer, what kind of stuff do people typically put in these tool boxes? I can't imagine putting anything in that might be loose. I would go nuts listening to a bunch of bolts, screws, drill bits or whatever rattle over every bump.

Looks great however $580 plus taxes and probably shipping fees too?? Lots of other options for a more reasonable price IMHO.

Two things about this

It's a neat idea, but...

Packout is meant to be mounted horizontally - most everything assumes it will be laying flat and mounted to a horizontal packout mount. A lot of tool bags, boxes, even things like floor lights, chargers and coffee cups.

Now, the closed stuff will mount vertically, but you can't open it up while it's mounted that way or everything will just dump out. So that limits the usefulness. I guess it gets it out of the way... if you were pretty specific with what you wanted mounted - like maybe a spot light, a case with your impact in it and a socket set or something. But that's getting pretty specific, and it's not really anything that you couldn't already do with molle.

They do have foam inserts for specific packout boxes. That would be one way to limit noise. Something like P/N 48-22-8453

You can also buy wall-mount plates from Milwaukee, the large one would fit with some finagling, or a couple of the smaller ones would fit. PN 48-22-8486 and 48-22-8487. Even with the Milwaukee tax on them they are drastically cheaper than this option (although I admit, this option is ready-to-use with bolting, you'd still have to figure something out with the wall plates to mount it). The mounts that @Arokcrwlr pointed out work as well, and are ready to bolt into a regular tailgate-mounted molle panel, and even with the cost of a third party molle and the hooks it's still cheaper than this solution.

As neat of an idea as I think it is, I just can't really see the practicality of it beyond a few pretty specific items. But if you have those items, it would be nice.

@HorizonHunter @rws @timhood @Brian_B @5GENIDN

On the website it says there are "rubber bumpers built into the back wall to ensure you don't have rattling or vibration noises when you pack up and drive"

My $0.02 - solutions like this are far more useful in the cargo area than on the tailgate. I have MOLLE panels in the back of my Bronco and use them to lash things like water carriers, gear storage boxes, etc. Ford really did not think through the design of the the cargo area very well. There are no provisions for tie down rails and points whatsoever. Would have been great to have them both on the back of the seats as well as the bottom and side of the cargo areas.