Abstract: A pickup truck tailgate includes a first plate hingedly mounted thereto, the first plate including a second plate oriented at an obtuse included angle therebetween, with trapezoidal end walls mounted coextensively to the sides of the first and second plates. Third and fourth end walls hingedly mounted to the first and second end walls respectively are arranged for securement to an interior surface of the pickup truck bed when the apparatus is in an extended orientation. Latch mechanism, including a plurality of draw bars pivotally mounted to a mounting plate, are arranged for projection through the respective first and second end walls for reception within the side walls of the pickup truck for latching of the organization during non-use.