How To Paint The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate

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Can it be Painted

asked by: Joe

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The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for GM Trucks part # VGM-07-4000 itself is not designed to be painted but you can add the Louver Insert Kit for Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Tailgates part # 4000-V can be painted and added to the tailgate for a customized look.

This particular tailgate fits the following vehicles:

2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body with factory tailgate assist
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body with factory tailgate assist
2008 - 2013 GMC Sierra without factory tailgate assist
2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 without factory tailgate assist
2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 without factory tailgate assist
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body without factory tailgate assist
2008 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado without factory tailgate assist
2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 without factory tailgate assist
2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 without factory tailgate assist
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body without factory tailgate assist

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for GM Trucks #VGM-07-4000 does not offer a mounting place for the factory backup camera. If you want to continue using the backup camera on your 2013 Chevy Silverado then you…

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Answer 2

I do have an option for you but the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part #VGD-10-4000 does not have a spot for the factory backup camera. Therefore you would either need to find a way to mount this yourself, go without, or…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 9

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 10

For the Edge CS2 Evolution Diesel Tuner you will need to enter the programming menu. You will turn on your vehicle without starting it. Then use the Menu button to open the main menu and scroll down with the arrow to the Programming on the screen.…

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Answer 11

From previous customers with the Grand Design Solitude S Class ST2930RL we know that know that it has the Lippert 1621 pin box model and since we know the GVWR of the RV is 15k so for a MORryde you'd want the part #MR84VR.

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Answer 12

Thanks for the pictures and information! I just heard back from my contact at Lippert and your 2024 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. You will need the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY58GR you were looking at. You will also need…

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