ANSWER: If you click on the following link and then go to the dimensions tab you can see all the dimensions of the carrier. This may help you to determine if you can drop the tailgate or not. http://www.versahaul.com/vhsportro.php
Check out our website as there are many dimensions as well as many options. All the class III main tubes from different carriers can be swapped out as well. We also have custom carrier for specific situations. http://versahaul.com/vhCustom.php