New 5th gen multi-function tailgate coming soon

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And for those seeking details about it, here's a link to the story about it on Allpar.com (which has hinted at this thing for quite awhile now).

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[smithwessn]

Does anyone see this as practical? I just can’t see how I would use it.

I'm right there with ya. The concept just seems gimmicky to me. I certainly wouldn't pay extra for it.

Now if they made heated and cooled cup holders in the tailgate, I might be interested. Haha.

 

[hksvr4]

I traded in the 2017 Honda Ridgeline for the Ram 1500. The Honda had the swing opening on the tailgate as well as the standard flip up. The swing gate was very useful reaching in to the bed instead of climbing into it. The draw back it was a big door to swing and it was way heavier than the tailgate on the Ram. I believe they said the Ram’s split gate would add additional 75lbs the gate. Also the bed is a special order bed to accommodate the split gate. This would add cost into the price. But unlike the GMC’s multi-tailgate, which is only available on the highest trim level, the Ram’s split gate can be configured on any trim.

 

[JB1]

Latest from car and driver with full details and animation of how it works.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...D&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media

Ram says it's possible to retrofit the new tailgate to an existing 2019 1500 truck, but because it would require replacing the box in addition to the tailgate, it's impractical.

Opting for the Multifunction Tailgate will cost $995 on any trim level—and it comes with a spray-in bedliner, ordinarily an extra-cost option

Pickups with the new tailgate option will be available at dealerships starting in late spring 2019

 

[mboymopar]

Dang a new bed too, that will run some coin.

 

[BigRed4x4]

In my 4th gen I have a 2x4 between the wheel wells as a barrier and load containers and boxes at the end of the bed so with this it would take out the necessity of having to jump up on the open tail gate for something that is just barely a foot out of reach but I don't think I'd pay $995 for that convenience.

I can see it being applicable to some people though.

 

[guyc66]

GM took it a step further with the new 2020 HD, they added a bed step, now that’s something useful. Rest of the truck is weird but I like that bed step

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I've been using the original bed steps on my truck.....also known as the rear tires. Who would have ever thunk it?

 

[Sportznut]

In my 4th gen I have a 2x4 between the wheel wells as a barrier and load containers and boxes at the end of the bed so with this it would take out the necessity of having to jump up on the open tail gate for something that is just barely a foot out of reach but I don't think I'd pay $995 for that convenience.

I can see it being applicable to some people though.

Yes I agree it would save the "stretch" in many cases.

It could also replace the need to have a Ford & Chevy type step up handle. One side open makes it easier to step on the the bumper and step into the bed.

It also could reduce the chances of damaging your tailgate when towing a trailer. You know...those times when you need to open the tailgate and slam it on the trailer crank. DAMHIK

This is actually a pretty useful design.

If bedliner cost is included for $995 not too shabby. Cost me almost that much to repair my old 2014 tailgate [emoji30]

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[JB1]

I've been using the original bed steps on my truck.....also known as the rear tires. Who would have ever thunk it?

when you run 37's and try to stand on them, well lets just say.....it could hurt a "grown man"

 

[17CrewCab1500]

You know how you're the first person to come out with something and think you're all that. Then someone else comes out and does it better and you smack the back of your engineers head and say "Why did you think of this??!!"

GM did it way to complicated. Too many moving parts. Crap, they can't even keep a freaking tailgate handle bezel on their Damn trucks.

Ram.. You did it. I'm getting a 5th Gen now.


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[Shaggy]

Can it drop down like a normal tailgate to, or is it just only going to be able to sing it up like a door?

 

[JB1]

It says its a $995 option but includes the bedliner, isn't the bedliner like $495


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[Nate4x4]

 

[corneileous]

Naw, rather than some funky tailgate, I think I’d rather see the 392 step down to the halfton, and maybe a 426.....ish pop up for the HD’s....[emoji18]


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[billyw]

Think of how useful that could be if you have a trailer hitched up. I had to buy an extended hitch (stinger) so I could open my tailgate when my travel trailer is connected. I would love this feature.

 

[corneileous]

Think of how useful that could be if you have a trailer hitched up. I had to buy an extended hitch (stinger) so I could open my tailgate when my travel trailer is connected. I would love this feature.

Now, that would be nice. I ended up changing the jack on my little utility trailer from the tip of the tongue to further back just so I could drop the tailgate without having a cursing session. Lol.


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[17Delmonico]

Now, that would be nice. I ended up changing the jack on my little utility trailer from the tip of the tongue to further back just so I could drop the tailgate without having a cursing session. Lol.


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I put this on my utility trailer.

https://jack-e-up.com/

Makes the jack easily removable, so it never gets in the way of my tailgate. Uses the existing jack.

 

[corneileous]

I put this on my utility trailer.

https://jack-e-up.com/

Makes the jack easily removable, so it never gets in the way of my tailgate. Uses the existing jack.

That’s pretty cool, I never woulda thought of such a thing. I just bought me a cheap little bolt-on frame mount swivel jack from Tractor Supply that folds up. Plus, I had bought a caster wheel foot when I bought the trailer so, I’d have to take that off each time if i had one of them and the original jack.

Cool find, tho.


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[Docwagon1776]

I've been using the original bed steps on my truck.....also known as the rear tires. Who would have ever thunk it?

For several years I've been using my voice activated system for item retrieval that would require me to climb into the truck bed.

"Son, get that out of the truck for me."

 

[guyc66]

For several years I've been using my voice activated system for item retrieval that would require me to climb into the truck bed.

"Son, get that out of the truck for me."

That is too funny.....LMAO!