Well the struts would. I meant working practices really - can you see any advantages for either?
I've only had doors - can park closer perhaps and still open them, can access the roofrack with the doors open and can run the hose between the gap.
I suppose a tailgate might be nice to shelter under and give more access? Also a rear view.
I have a tailgate Hiace.
Yes, the rear view is nice but the window makes it a little less secure. Mine's smoked so the scrotes can't see in. Parking is easier because of the view, but you do have to leave a slightly bigger gap behind the van. You can get reversing sensors fitted for around £100, which would give you the same benefit.
It's a Toyota, so I suspect the struts will outlast me.
It is nice to be under shelter when it's hacking it down, but I'm only under there for a few seconds at best. I have external hose ports, so the door is closed during cleans anyway.
All in all, I don't see many positives but apart from the parking distance there aren't too many negatives either. On balance, I think I might have preferred doors.
EXCEPT, tailgate prices do seem to be noticeably lower...so that may decide it.
Vin