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I bought this table from IAG. They told me that they made it......it rattles like no tomorrow. The side panels rattle along with the hinges that hold the table base. The rubber bushings they use just don't work. The cutting board also rattles.

I called IAG and told them that I had several rattles and they were like oh well. Didn't want to take a return, so I tried to fix what I could but it still rattles like crazy. Pretty sad that IAG just tagged it as their own. @IAG Support. Maybe they can help me out through this forum???

I was considering buying the Mabett table. There are a lot of good reviews, and some bad.....
Now I'm thinking about the Trailgater......way overpriced, but is it that much better? Anyone have one? Does it rattle?
Who makes hat tailgater one ?
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I found it your original post had a typo lol figured out it was trailgater, anyway not only do I not like that one and don’t want the extra weight of that wood it’s just stupid expensive for what it is, guess I’ll take my chances with the broaddict and modify it as needed to make it fit properly if the fit is wonky. I just can’t stomach when companies are using $10 worth of materials then try and charge an astronomical price for it
 
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I found it your original post had a typo lol figured out it was trailgater, anyway not only do I not like that one and don’t want the extra weight of that wood it’s just stupid expensive for what it is, guess I’ll take my chances with the broaddict and modify it as needed to make it fit properly if the fit is wonky. I just can’t stomach when companies are using $10 worth of materials then try and charge an astronomical price for it
Let us know if the Broaddict version works out. Others have had better luck. The problem I’ve had with each version is the small tab underneath the right side of the table won’t sit in the slot on the “wing” piece. Either the washer they used was too thick or the geometry is off somewhere. This keeps the table from sitting flush and results in constant up/down movement when you add/remove weight from the table. I couldn’t figure out and gave up.
 

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Let us know if the Broaddict version works out. Others have had better luck. The problem I’ve had with each version is the small tab underneath the right side of the table won’t sit in the slot on the “wing” piece. Either the washer they used was too thick or the geometry is off somewhere. This keeps the table from sitting flush and results in constant up/down movement when you add/remove weight from the table. I couldn’t figure out and gave up.
Will do but it’ll be a while I don’t expect delivery of my badlands till April lol with out seeing what you had going on there may have been something over tightened which will warp other parts and create an issue again no idea without seeing it
 

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That table has a $50 coupon on it right now.....
How is the rattling with this one or does the magnets hold it solid?
This table, as I noted above, has been rock solid for me since I got it, maybe 6 months now. The latch system has some pressure from the spacers so everything is held together tightly and no rattles. My opinion is that this one, with or without a coupon, is a great deal and an excellent product.
 

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Just wanted to update this thread. IAG did send me another table, but it did rattle. So I ended up sending both tables back and they gave me a refund. They went up and beyond with great customer service.
Now I have to decide what table I want to get.....buy once, cry once, or try another brand and hope for the best.
 

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I bought this version a few months ago. Rock solid and heavy, easy install, no rattles, $260 on Amazon. Looks just like that Mabett version.

Amazon.com: wanmxaul Foldable Tailgate Table Molle Panel for Ford Bronco 2/4 Door 2024 2023 2022 2021, Heavy Duty Rear Door Cargo Shelf Camping Accessories : Automotive
For those who have the Mabbett version or similar, have the holes in the table decreased the functionality at all when the table is being used? I know they serve a secondary purpose as a Molle panel, but do they cause any issues when using burners or camp stoves that have the little rubber pegs or feet underneath? I’m concerned that a burner won’t sit level or can tilt or tip over if you don’t line up the feet just right.

This is why I feel the BroAddict and IAG design is better. Solid top when table in use and Mille panel when stowed away. But I have had had terrible luck with the BroAddict hinges not allowing the table to sit level and worry IAG version will be the same.
 

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Well I ended up getting the Trailgater table. Doug the owner is a really nice fellow. He started the business 14 years ago. Table showed up in great shape and on my lunch break, I went out and installed it. Looks awesome and works great! Definitely you get what you pay for.....
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