Utility Trailer Removable Gate Mod 

Be advised that there's a possibility the ramp can slide off those hinge pins when using it as a loading ramp. This is a heightened possibility in cases where the trailer is parked on uneven ground with the lower side on the right toward the direction the ramp removes. I had a ramp come off the hinges on a factory removable ramp of similar design one time while walking up/down on it unloading cargo. The ramp vibrated and subtly slipped off the hinge pins while in use. Unsafe condition. Recommend adding a removable bump stop to the design to prevent this slide potential from occurring when the ramp is lowered and using as it for loading.

I’m going to buy one today and I’m so glad you said I can just fold the gate inside the trailer as I’m going to put some cross bars on it to haul kayaks so that’ll do the trick in the meantime! Thank you!!!

Now to find an Amish welder. Wish TSC sold them removable. Have 2 and cannot dump with ramps

Maybe tell that first guy that relpied. These gates wont fold in and lay flush on the floor without modifications either. The brackets that the locking pins slide into will hit the floor keeping it from laying down all the way.

Why they didn't design them like this to start with is a mystery to me. Wouldn't have cost any more money and makes them much more practical.

Thanks for the video. I was thinking of doing the exact same thing as I have those same hinges. I mounted my license plate sideways on the back of the left fender. The stock mount below the tail light has got to be the worst place to put the plate. I need to use the trailer without the tailgate this weekend so off comes one hinge tomorrow. If I use your method I would something that would keep the gate from coming off the pins. Just one bolt on stop at one of the hinges that would prevent the gate from accidentally sliding to the side and falling off. Just walking on it and move the wrong way (that wouldn’t be fun if you were carrying something) and it could slide off the pins that should be greased. Better safe than sorry.

Makes me wish I could weld. I need to do this to mine.

Thank you ! Brave little project. I like it.

Did you do anything to prevent the gate from shifting off the hinges while driving?

Using a thinner saw stone blade on the grinder right?

I can't get a good view of the hinge so forgive me if I'm oversimplifying the issue. Would it be possible to file or grind off the retention pin, push it out, and replace it with a bolt and nut that could be removed as needed? If so, no welding needed.