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This tailgate from Stromberg Carlson features an open design that improves your field of vision when driving and is custom fit to your Chevrolet Silverado. Cutout allows for easy towing of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers, and aerodynamic design reduces drag.
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Today on our 2011 Chevy Silverado, we'll be test fitting the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with open design part # VGM-07-100. Before we can install our tailgate, we'll need to assemble the latches. To do this, we'll first remove the cotter pins and install the split rings under the latch. This will be your handle of sorts for the latch locks. Next we'll go ahead and take the machine screws and lock nuts and attach the latch assembly to the tailgate. You set right in the middle of adjustment points on the tailgate.
And tighten it down. Next, we'll install the rubber bumper under the latch. Now, with the driver side assemble, we'll go and repeat the same process in the passenger side. Now, that a Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate is assembled; we go ahead and remove the old or manufacturer's tailgate. Now we're ready to go ahead and install the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate.
Sliding the driver side on first and then the passenger side, we can now go ahead and close the Stromberg tailgate. To do so, we'll pull back on the D rings and allow it to latch into place. And there you have it, just a few simple steps of going how to assemble and install the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate, part # VGM-07-100 for our 2011 Chevy Silverado.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (1255 Customer Reviews)
This tailgate from Stromberg Carlson features an open design that improves your field of vision when driving and is custom fit to your vehicle. Cutout allows for easy towing of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers, and aerodynamic design reduces drag.
This tailgate has made hooking up and dropping our fifth wheel so much easier and saved a little time
We are extremely pleased with the purchase of our 5th Wheel tailgate. Took only 20 minutes from the box to completely installed, including removal of solid tailgate. We will be recommending etrailer to family and friends.
This tailgate was here in three days it's lightweight looks good and very easy to assemble had it on the truck 10 minutes after opening box fits great. Thanks e trailer
Mike B.
12/30/2016
The price on this gate was great as I haul a lot of lumber and put a lot of weight on this gate I figured hell if I break it Ill just buy a new one but after a year this gate is still holding strong and I definitely put it through hell everyday thank you again it a great gate
Very easy ordering process, quick delivery, and installation on my 2013 GMC was simple. I even added the logos from the old tailgate. Will definitely shop here for future needs!
Todd
7/7/2021
Still working perfectly and still looks great! Wish I had gotten it sooner.
Fit was perfect.looks great.did need to get bolts for tailgate straps.
Good fit to 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500
Rubber bushings did not provide the fit I was looking for so I used 3D printed bushings instead. Added backup camera to gate as well
Much better replacement than finding an original factory gate as I dented mine up pretty good with a forklift. I pull 5th wheel and gooseneck quite often so this will be a great accessory. 1 person can install this but will help to have an extra set of hands especially when installing and adjusting the latches. I was impressed with how well this gate lines up with lines of the bed. Flush, clean lines. Doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. I will be color matching the gate eventually to the truck if the powder coat finish starts wearing off as I do paint, sandblast, and powder coat for a living. As far as dealing with etrailer, I ordered on a Monday and Wednesday the truck was backing into our shop dropping off the gate. Can't get much better than that when shipping was included.
Nicely done Team eTrailer - the Stromberg Carlson 100 tailgate I ordered was exactly as advertised. The installation is as easy as the video shows. If you are looking for a nice looking and very functional 5th wheel trailer tailgate, for an outstanding price look no further.
The tailgate arrived right on time. Fit perfectly and looks good. A friend has a 5th wheel tailgate also and said mine looked better and seemed to be better quality.
Very happy with the purchase.
It was real easy to put on. Makes it easer to get in & out of the bed of truck. I can put stuff in the back with out putting the tailgate down.
My original tailgate was rusting out. Since I tow a 5th wheel I decided to go with this tailgate. Received it yesterday and installed it today. I am pleased with the looks and can tell hooking up and unhooking my 5th wheel will be a lot easier.
Gerald
8/26/2022
I am very pleased with the 5th wheel tailgate. I have had people comment on how nice it looks. Best part is it is very practical for 5th wheel towing.
Gate looks very nice and well built.The hing pins are about 1 inch to low. When mounted, gate is above the bed rales. The gate pins are also 3/4" to short. They do not stay on the studs. I will have to do some modifications for this to fit my truck. Was disappointed that it was ordered for this truck and was told it would go right on. Yet it is still a very nice looking gate.
Wish it had 1 release instead of 2 to open it. Did like the insert for the left hand side on the hinge points. Made it fit tight. Will be using it when we pull the 5th wheel camper. Do not need to put down the tailgate when hitching up to the camper. With this tailgate, it will help with fuel economy because of flow thru design. It will hold items in the back of the pickup.
Sherry S.
2/26/2017
I like it. On the other hand my wife doesnt. She cannot pull out both sides at once to put the tailgaite down. Very stiff springs
Good construction, fit was good, looks nice on truck. Better than I expected as far as weight and good look, price for this product is really a bargain. I have paid a lot more for a very good tailgate (600 dollars) turns out it did hold up to backing into a pole. Point is I could have had three of these and still have the good fit, good look and function. Keep up the good work, there is a pole out there somewhere just waiting to jump in back of me. Recommend.
Jim
6/1/2020
Just as happy now as the day I put it on. I still recommend highly. Finish still looks new, latches still work okay and I like the look on my truck.
The tailgate works. I do alot of trailer and rv towing. It is great for backing under a 5th wheel. I wish it came with a handle instead of having to pull both pins at one time. It is a pain to have to empty both hands to open the gate. Other than that, it's a great investment.
Perfect size!! Quick delivery!!
Charles H.
5/19/2023
Great - the lighter tailgate is much easier to remove for loading and unloading. The tailgate open grill design also makes it so much easier to back and load and unload my boat.
This was just what I wanted - simple and functional. It was very easy to install. etrailer.com delivered it quickly. All I had to improvise was PVC shims on both sides of the pivot points to keep the tailgate centered. It was easy.
William W.
8/25/2017
I connected the pull pins with a small plastic-covered wire rope. This made unlatching the the pull pins a one-handed operation and protected the paint from wearing off. I am extremely satisfied. Now if they could put a back-up camera in it to replace the new tailgates - that would be great.
I love this tailgate it's strong, but lightweight and I can still haul things when I'm not pulling a gooseneck great product
Brian S.
3/10/2021
It has taken a beating and still holding up very well and love it still
Tailgate shipped quick with no scratches, but top left corner was bent, I was able to straighten it with a rubber mallet ,probably dropped somewhere along the way. I installed it in about 20 minutes, looks good works good, was what I was expecting. Would buy again ,this product from this vendor.
Donald
4/17/2019
Working great for me, would not hesitate to purchase again.
David
4/9/2022
It still looks and works like new. No problems with it.
wow--got the tailgate the next afternoon--had it put on by the next day--has upped my gas mileage by 2 mpg--thanks -great product
Charles M.
6/30/2015
WORKING GREAT-STILL HELPING ON FUEL MILEAGE
tailgate holds up well - caught my 5th wheel when it rolled off hitch. This prevented further damage - tailgate has only a minor bend. What a lifesaver !!!
First I would like to say that the tailgate is exactly what I was looking for "BUT" when I received the product the first thing I noticed was that the latches did not match my 2008 GMC Sierra. The latches would have fit my old GMC, but the 2008 latch system has a pin system like you find in most latching systems for car doors. So I immediately panicked thinking I just waisted a lot of money on something I can't use. So I called etrailer with the problem. They really didn't know what to do with the problem so they gave me the number to Stromberg, who makes the tailgate. They were very good and helpful. As it turns out the old style latching system slips over the pins and the tailgate works just great. So if you are considering buying this tailgate I would say go ahead. etrailer will more than likely get more of my business. They were very fair and had great service. I am a happy customer.
I had the tailgate primed and painted and it is holding up well. The tailgate makes connecting the 5th wheel a lot easier and looks good as well. I would recommend this unit as a good investment.
Tail gate is just what I was looking for. Fits good, looks good and works great. I had to make a trip to obtain (2) metric nuts to attach the OEM cables to the gate. I paid Lowe's $0.95 for the self locking nuts. I would have been glad to pay twice as much to be included in the attachments with the gate. This is a required nut and should be included in the gate supplies.
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Condition: Badly Dinged
Notes: Unit is slightly bent on one side and scratched up.
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Jim L.
10/27/2017
We love the tailgate, we have traveled over 14,000 miles, with our fifth wheel, it has made life so much easier. It works perfect.