TekStandSoloShelf

Portable tailgate TV stand with equipment shelf
TekStandSoloShelf set up at a tailgate with a soundbar on the shelf
Read firstTwo people are required to lift and mount the screen. Set up on level, firm ground and take the screen down whenever wind picks up. Five minutes here saves your TV.

Set it up

01

Pick your ground

Level, firm, and clear. Avoid slopes, soft sand, loose gravel, and mulch. On grass, press each foot down until it stops sinking.

02

Open the tripod base

Spread all three legs out fully until each one stops. Confirm every leg is locked before any weight goes on the stand.

03

Attach the mount bracket

The mount bracket ships detached — it's wider than the folded stand, so it comes off for the box. With the pole still at its lowest setting, attach the bracket to the center column using the included hardware and tighten evenly until snug. Give it a firm wiggle: zero movement before any TV goes near it.

04

Set your height

Loosen the height collar, raise the pole to your viewing height, then retighten fully and seat the safety pin. The range is 55" to 70" measured to the mount. Lower is steadier — use the lowest setting that clears your crowd. Never let the collar alone hold the height.

05

Bolt the arms to your TV

Lay the TV face-down on something soft. Attach both arms vertically to the back, hooks facing up, using screws from the hardware pack. Slide them along the hole column to match your TV, keeping both level. Don't overtighten into the panel.

06

Hang the screenTwo people

One person steadies the stand, one lifts. Drop both hooks over the crossbar and confirm they're fully seated. Then hand-tighten the two thumb screws underneath — these stop the TV lifting back off. No tools needed, but they must be snug before anyone lets go.

Add the shelf

07

Open the shelf collar

Remove the two long bolts from the shelf's clamp and open the front half of the collar.

08

Position and clamp

Set the shelf on the center column below your TV, platform facing forward. Close the collar around the column, insert both bolts, and tighten evenly until the shelf is snug and level. Don't fully tighten one bolt before starting the other.

09

Load your gear

Set your soundbar, streaming box, or speaker on the shelf — 15 lbs max, kept centered. Route its cables down the pole with the TV's. The shelf moves with the screen, so your sound always fires from the right height.

10

Level, tilt, and test

Set your tilt, then push gently at the top of the pole. Any rocking means a leg or lock isn't seated — fix it before you power on. Re-check after ten minutes; fasteners settle under load.

11

Route your power

Run the cords down the pole and along one leg, never across the walking path. Use outdoor-rated cord and keep connections off wet ground.

Know your parts

Two mounting armsMounting arms ×2

Bolt to the back of the TV. The column of holes sets how high the arms sit on the panel — keep both at the same height so the screen hangs level.

Close-up of the arm hooks and tilt plateHooks & tilt plate

The hooks face up and drop over the crossbar. The screw at the bottom clamps the arm to the stand — this is what stops the TV lifting back off the hooks.

Equipment shelf carrying a soundbar below the screenEquipment shelf

Clamps around the center column below the screen with a two-piece collar and two long bolts. Rated for 15 lbs — enough for any soundbar, streaming box, or portable speaker. Tighten both bolts evenly.

Hardware bags and thumb screwsHardware & thumb screws

Bags S5, S6, B, C, and D hold the VESA screws, washers, and spacers. The two knurled thumb screws are hand-tight, no tools. Your TV takes one screw size — test-fit before driving any screw home. Check your TV's VESA pattern first: the arms fit 100×100 up to 600×400 mm.

Pack it down

01

Clear the shelf, then the screen

Take your gear off the shelf first, then remove the TV before lowering the pole or folding any leg. Collapsing a loaded stand is the fastest way to break a screen.

02

Lower, fold, wipe

Drop the pole to its lowest setting, fold the legs in, and wipe down before it goes back in the vehicle. The shelf can stay clamped for transport or come off with its two bolts — either way, dry the hardware if it rained.

Specs

Screens1
Screen size23" to 75"
Max screen weight100 lb
Shelf capacity15 lb
VESA range100×100 to 600×400 mm
Height range55" to 70"
Tilt15°
Retracted (H×D×W)40" × 4" × 26"
Deployed (H×D×W)75" × 27" × 26"

Safety

⚠ Warning

Tip-over and falling-object hazard. A falling screen can cause serious injury or death. Read all instructions before use.

  • Do not exceed the rated screen size or weight. Check your TV against the spec table before mounting.
  • Never exceed the shelf's 15 lb rating. Keep shelf items centered, and never use the shelf as a step, seat, or table.
  • Never allow children to climb, hang on, or play near the stand. Keep children and pets clear during setup and takedown.
  • Take the screen down in wind, and never leave it up unattended or overnight. A mounted TV is a sail — if the wind could move an empty camp chair, take it down.
  • Use on level, firm ground only. Never on slopes, soft sand, truck beds, or any moving surface.
  • Two people are required to lift and mount the screen. Never attempt it alone.
  • Both hooks seated and both thumb screws tightened before releasing the screen. Hooks alone will not hold a TV.
  • Do not modify the stand or substitute hardware. Stop using it if any part is bent, cracked, or missing — contact us for replacements.
  • Keep cords out of walkways and off wet ground. Use outdoor-rated cords only.
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TekStandSoloShelf™ · TailgateTek is a brand of Schematek LLC · Rev. A, 08/2026