The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGD-10-100 referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2012 Ram 1500, weighs just 37 pounds. I was not able to locate the exact weight of the OEM tailgate on your Ram, but this will certainly be a lighter option.
As you mentioned, this is also going to improve your field of vision when driving and reduce drag for better gas mileage when compared to the standard tailgate on your truck. I have attached an installation... view full answer...
On a 6-1/2 foot bed, you may not need to remove the tailgate or use a 5th wheel tailgate when using a Sidewinder. However, I would still recommend either removing the tailgate or adding a 5th wheel tailgate anyway, better safe than sorry, especially on a new truck. I have included a link to the 5th wheel tailgates we offer fora 2012 Dodge Ram.
On a 6-1/2 foot bed, a slider hitch is normally enough extension, when slid back in the maneuvering position, to safely make tight turns. The only... view full answer...
There is no reason to think your F-350's tailgate will be in any danger when replacing your Lippert 1621 pin box with the Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328330.
The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3270 is one of the tallest 5th wheel hitches available, with a height of up to 19 inches, which should allow for plenty of space. The Rota-Flex is also just 13-3/8" from the top to the very bottom of the kingpin, and can be adjusted in the bolt holes for the best... view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design for Dodge Trucks # VGD-10-100 has a measurement from the end to the middle of top bend of 13-1/2 inches. It is about 13 inches from the very start of the bend but 13-1/2 to where it starts to noticeably bend as shown in the attached photo. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 series 5th wheel tailgate # VGM-99-100 weighs approximately 31 pounds. It has a shipping weight of 33.82 pounds. I have linked a video review showing an example installation of this tailgate for you. view full answer...
The Reese 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidwinder and Rotating Turret # RP61422 that you referenced is a great choice to replace your existing Lippert 1621 pin box. This cushioned pin box will help cushion and absorb shock. I have attached an installation video of this pin box for you.
The 5th wheel hitch coupler will sit approximately 43 inches in front of your tailgate. The Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder measures 29 inches from the center of the king pin to the... view full answer...
The Stromberg-Carlson 4000 series tailgates including # VGM-99-4000 are not rated to carry any weight so they do not have a capacity. Specifically they say "This gate is not designed for weight bearing applications. DO NOT stand on this gate."
The 100 series, # VGM-99-100 for a 2006 GMC Sierra, has a 100 pound capacity. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGD-10-4000 has a 100 lb weight capacity so you will need to be mindful of what you put on it, especially if you are going to loading/unloading a 5th wheel hitch. view full answer...
I went out into our warehouse and pulled a Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate, part # VG-97-100, out of its packaging and weighed it on one of our shipping scales and found that it weighs 29 lbs. view full answer...
The 5th wheel tailgate # VG-100 has a 100 pound capacity. The cables on the truck that hold the tailgate might be rated differently so you would need to speak with a Ford technician for a specific weight capacity on the cables. Stromberg-Carlson warns not to stand on the tailgate. view full answer...
I went and pulled a Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-99-100 from our warehouse to measure it and found that it measures exactly 62-1/8 inches. view full answer...
We have the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100 that is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Ford F-250 or F-350. The width of this tailgate is 63 inches. The center section has a cut out that is 35 inches wide at the tip and 15-1/4 inches wide at the bottom. The overall height is 22-1/4 inches tall and the center cutout dips 10-3/4 inches in the center. I've attached a photo to assist.
I've also linked the page to all your other options if you want to get one pre-made that... view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGT-70-100 is the correct model for your 2016 Toyota Tundra. This measures 63-3/4" left to right at the top and 64" across at the bottom. The height on the side is 25-1/4" and it is approximately 14" tall in the middle. view full answer...
The dimensions of the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-15-100 for a 2019 Ford F-350 are 22-1/4" tall x 60" wide for the inner brackets and then 23-3/4" tall x 63-7/8" wide for the overall dimensions. If this fits your 2020 Ford F-350 then you will be able to use this steel version of the Louvered Version # VG-15-4000. view full answer...
The tailgate is going to be just as wide and just as tall as your stock tailgate, but the lowered section is 11-1/2inches from the bottom to the top. view full answer...
Pickups are getting taller (at the bed rails) and tire sizes are increasing. Both of these truck attributes, along with lift kits, can make it difficult to maintain safe trailer-to-truck clearances for 5th wheel towing.
We do have a specialized replacement 5th wheel tailgate designed to improve pin box clearance at the tailgate, Stromberg Carlson's composite plastic louvered model # VG-15-4000 which fits your F-350, but this does not address the matter of bedrail clearance (or your OEM... view full answer...
Once your 5th wheel is hooked up you should have no problem with clearance when you close your tailgate depending on the height of your trailer's coupler. The head of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs item # BWRVK3305 sits 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall. It looks the bed of your 2019 Ford F-450 is just over 21" tall. You should have no issues closing your tail gate with either the 20,000 lbs B&W Companion item # BWRVK3300 or the 25,000... view full answer...
The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1621 and 0719 - 20,000 lbs # RP94720 will give you the same height as most 5th wheel hitch and pin box combinations. This pin box will allow you to tow with your tailgate up on your Silverado. According to the attached installation details the Goose Box should be adjusting the wing set so there is a minimum of 7 inches of clearance between the top of your bed rails and the underside of the front of the trailer... view full answer...