Tailgate With An Integrated Grill

Abstract

A tailgate with an integrated grill includes a tailgate body pivotally secured to a rear end of a vehicle. A grill assembly disposed within an interior side of the tailgate body includes a grill grate positioned above a first heating element, a plurality of controls for operating the first heating element, and a pair of compartments positioned adjacent opposing sides of the grill grate. The compartments can be utilized for storing cooking utensils and for other purposes. A fuel supply is secured within a rear storage area of the vehicle. A fuel line coupled to the fuel supply extends through the interior side of the tailgate body and couples to the first heating element. The grill assembly may include additional heating elements such as a gas burners and electric heating elements. The plurality of controls may be utilized to select between different heating elements for different cooking options.

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