The DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43301 is confirmed to fit your 2019 Ram 3500 and it can be removed easily enough for those times when you need to take off your tailgate for towing your 5th wheel.
This kit uses a small shock that has eyelets on both ends, which pop on and off the mating posts. This makes it no problem to remove the shock to then allow you to take off the tailgate. You can refer to the linked instructions and install video to see the installation process.
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In most cases, the tailgate on your truck can be left installed and in the down position while coupling to a 5th wheel trailer. Once the trailer is coupled you can then most likely raise the tailgate back up. I say in most cases as there could potentially be a situation in which the above is not possible but as we do not do testing on this, you will just need to be cautious while coupling your trailer for the first time. Only in rare cases does the tailgate need to be removed in order to... view full answer...
If you wanted to spray paint the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-07-100 black you certainly could do so. A body shop is going to do a "better" job most likely but if the desired color you would have no problem doing it yourself. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGD-02-4000 for your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 is not designed to be painted so you'll want to keep if that black color.
The Louvered Tailgate Insert # VI-4000 is all steel and can be painted, but not the main tailgate piece. view full answer...
You will not need to make any modifications to your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD to install this Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-07-100. It will install onto the existing hardware of your vehicle just like the factory tailgate. view full answer...
Yes, the stock tailgate cables on your Ram Pickup can be used with the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design for Dodge Trucks, part # VGD-02-100.
I confirmed with my contact at Stromberg-Carlson that this tailgate is intended for use with the stock cables that came with your vehicle.
I have included a brief installation video for this product; please note that it does not show the re-installation of the stock cables. view full answer...
If you have a factory backup camera on your 2011 Ram 2500 then in order to install the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate part # VGD-10-100 you would need to either think of a way to mount it on your own or just not install the camera as they do not make a mount specifically for this tailgate. Unfortunately, we do not offer a backup camera mount for any of our tailgates. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGM-99-100 that you referenced will attach to the factory hinges in your truck bed. Check out the video I attached that should give you an idea on how it will install. view full answer...
The louvered tailgates like the # VG-15-4000 work for both 5th-wheel trailers and gooseneck trailers.
Since they are vehicle-specific, feel free to respond with your truck's year/make/model/bed size, and I will be happy to recommend you the fit you need. view full answer...
If you have the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30890 set to max height and you are still needing some extra clearance when backing into your driveway then you either need to adjust the height settings of your pin box, install a 5th wheel tailgate like part # VGM-14-4000 for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500, raise the overall height of your trailer, or a combination of all 3 options. There is no way to make your M5 5th wheel hitch taller.
I honestly like the louvered tailgate option... view full answer...
When you install the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-97-100 in your 2006 Ford F-250 you will use your stock tailgate cables. These will only need to be removed and reinstalled one time when you do the tailgate installation. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VG-15-4000 referenced in your question will include everything needed for installing the tailgate on your F-250, including the safety cables and hardware. You will not need to obtain anything else separately.
I have attached an installation video on a 2017 Ford F-150 for you to check out. The process will be very similar for your F-250. view full answer...
Yes! The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-10-4000 definitely fits all models of 2016 Ram 2500.
I went ahead and attached an installation video of the # VGD-10-4000 being installed on a 2016 Ram 2500 for your convenience. view full answer...
Installation of the DeeZee Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43203 is simple enough and this unit can indeed be easily removed and stored during your 5th wheel towing season or if you want to load a truck camper. Please refer to the linked video for illustration of the installation process. view full answer...
The installation of the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # VGM-99-4000, will only take a matter of minutes and does not require any tools.
To begin, you would disconnect the cables attaching your OEM tailgate and remove it from the truck. You would then install the new Stromberg Carlson tailgate and the new cables.
I have spoken to our representative at Stromberg Carlson in the past, and she has informed me that customers have changed our their tailgates at the Stromberg... view full answer...
For your 2016 Ford F-350 that has the camera built in to the tailgate your best option for a fifth wheel tailgate would the Stromberg Carlson Tailgate part # VG-97-4000 and then the camera kit part # VCF-0040 which plugs into the same harness of your tailgate camera and moves it to the license plate bracket. view full answer...
For a 2014 Ram 3500 dually the correct 5th wheel tailgate is # VGD-10-4000. You should not have to drill, cut, or otherwise modify the truck to install the tailgate.
For this tailgate the worse case scenario is that either the latches or the striker pins on the truck will have to adjusted slightly. But this does not require any drilling or cutting. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part # VG-97-4000 which is a fit for a 2014 Ford F-250/F-350 can be paint matched to the vehicle. That said, if done so I would add the Louver Insert Kit part # 4000-V and the Louvered Tailgate Insert part # VI-4000 and have these painted as well for a very nice and clean finished install look.
The finish of the product will all come down to proper prep work which is why this part would be best left to a professional. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Fifth Wheel Tailgate, # VGD-10-100, will use the cables from your original tailgate to hold the tailgate open and off of the bumper.
These tailgates are vehicle specific, so if you want to send me the year, make and model of your truck, then I can recommend the correct tailgate for you. view full answer...
The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VG-15-4000 (which is confirmed to fit your 2017 Ford F-350) does feature a keyed center release mechanism to protect your cargo, however you will need to use the two included keys for operation. The lock core cannot be keyed alike with your truck's ignition key fob.
I have attached a short video demonstration that you can check out as well. view full answer...