5th Wheel Tail Gates
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5th Wheel Tail Gates
I'm looking for a 5th wheel tailgate (drop down opening, for hookup) for my 2011 DRW PU (the trailer will not permit a tail gate down hookup, even with a straght shot (4" short)
(1) What have you Guys/Gals found?
(2) Are there any that will interface (somehow) my factory backup camera screen?
Or are there other cameras I can incorporate into these gates? I am willing to lockpick if needed.
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Y2KPSD
(1) What have you Guys/Gals found?
(2) Are there any that will interface (somehow) my factory backup camera screen?
Or are there other cameras I can incorporate into these gates? I am willing to lockpick if needed.
Thx
Y2KPSD
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What did you do before?
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Prior too it was a GMC Sierra. Plenty of room with that truck and hitch.
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I have same issue.Previous trailer O.K. for clearence new camper tailgate would hit if down.I am using a Custom Flow tailgate now.Would also be interested if able to use existing camera wiring to camera on camper while using fifth wheel tailgate.
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Pain in the behind but drop tail gate, back under just far enough to clear the pin, close tail gate, finish backing to hook up.
That is how I would have to hook up if I didn't have an extended pin box.
That is how I would have to hook up if I didn't have an extended pin box.
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I don't know about cameras, but the 5th wheel tailgates from 2005 and up will fit.
I had mine purchased for my 05, and then bought the 20011, and the tailgate fit just right. I don't know how many times prior to purchasing the cut-out tailgate, I pulled away from my trailer....wife starts to yell "sssssstttttttoooooooooPPPP".....LOL
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I had mine purchased for my 05, and then bought the 20011, and the tailgate fit just right. I don't know how many times prior to purchasing the cut-out tailgate, I pulled away from my trailer....wife starts to yell "sssssstttttttoooooooooPPPP".....LOL
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I don't know about cameras, but the 5th wheel tailgates from 2005 and up will fit.
I had mine purchased for my 05, and then bought the 20011, and the tailgate fit just right. I don't know how many times prior to purchasing the cut-out tailgate, I pulled away from my trailer....wife starts to yell "sssssstttttttoooooooooPPPP".....LOL
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Gordon
I had mine purchased for my 05, and then bought the 20011, and the tailgate fit just right. I don't know how many times prior to purchasing the cut-out tailgate, I pulled away from my trailer....wife starts to yell "sssssstttttttoooooooooPPPP".....LOL
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the clearance is primarily based on the pinbox of the trailer and the shape of the undercarriage, etc. We do have larger tailgates than some older trucks, so a longer pinbox is necessary to clear the tailgate in the down position. I know that has been explained already, just wanted to reinforce it before everyone started posting their clearances. Each trailer is going to be different
I too have been looking at 5th wheel tailgates, and found a few that I like. I think I might just look for an extended pinbox though... maybe one with air ride. It would also allow for tighter turns since I don't use a slider.
I too have been looking at 5th wheel tailgates, and found a few that I like. I think I might just look for an extended pinbox though... maybe one with air ride. It would also allow for tighter turns since I don't use a slider.
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I decided on Custom Flow and got the insert as well. Here's a link to a pic:
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