5th wheel tailgate - RV-Dreams Community Forum

two travelers · RV-Dreams Family Member

5th wheel tailgate

53 Merc · RV-Dreams Family Member

Actually, it does matter what brand of truck it is. Call or go to a truck outfitter shop, you can tell it because all the trucks outside will have shiny wheels, chrome everything and lots of lights on top. Seriously, Camping World carries them, as well as a lot of other online places.

on edit, here is one location that has what you want http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/product/detail.cfm/pid/2353

-- Edited by 53 Merc on Saturday 18th of December 2010 07:01:37 AM

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

Patti,
Why do you want a fifth wheel tailgate? Keeping the regular tailgate and getting a lockable bed cover gives you a lot of extra secure storage space. We keep 3 large storage containers in the truck bed for winter clothes, tools and miscellaneous stuff, along with bird feeders, jacks and anything we don't want to keep in the truck.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just as a FYI, I considered one of those with the dip in the center. Then, when we got our Ford F450, the tailgate has one of those built in steps and a handle that lifts up to hold onto when getting in.

Now, considering that I am 64 years old (and last I heard still getting older) and about 50 pounds overweight, I think I'll forget about the dip center tailgate. I like that step and handle.

Terry

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

If I ever need a V-Notch tailgate it will be another Husky Aluminum. Very light and very sturdy. It will not rust and installs by one person in minutes. Its a very Professional touch. They are pricey but will out last the Truck. When I went to the Frieghtliner I didn't need the V-Notch and sold it. I had two other brands of Steel V-notches but hands down the Husky Aluminum was the best for my use.

2fortheroad · RV-Dreams Family Member

Luvglass wrote:

Patti,
Why do you want a fifth wheel tailgate? Keeping the regular tailgate and getting a lockable bed cover gives you a lot of extra secure storage space. We keep 3 large storage containers in the truck bed for winter clothes, tools and miscellaneous stuff, along with bird feeders, jacks and anything we don't want to keep in the truck.

I agree with Fred on this one, the extra security is well worth the few extra steps in hooking up the rig. Also my pig-tail outlet is on the inside of the bed of our truck, I have to lower my tailgate anyway to plug in. I also agree if your tailgate has the built in handle/step why would you give that up.

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

I had one on my old truck and chose to spend the money elsewhere on my new one,but if you do want one you can't go wrong with the Husky stated above.

Backtoreality · RV-Dreams Community Member

Thinking about buying one of those myself since as we were proudly unhitching our new 5th wheel, when we totally forgot to lower the tailgate, so can you say a little bent. Still closes but may get one just to stay safe for future "Oops". Live and learn

pkhalin · RV-Dreams Family Member

I'm kinda leaning toward what Fred said. I currently have one of those 5th wheel tailgates with the dip in the center. The handle broke off so I have to pull the cords to drop the gate.

I'm thinking when we take off, I'm going to put my Ford tailgate back on and get a lockable cover. Good idea.