Unexpected Tailgate Opening

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

DesertDrifter

Junior Member
Joined
Jun 26, 2023
Posts
13
Reaction score
6
Location
Oregon
Ram Year
2023
Engine
6.7 HO Turbo Diesel
A few years ago, while I still owned a Ford F-350, we were towing our 5th wheel trailer when, unknown to me, the tailgate opened while running down the slab. During a rest stop, found out that it had opened and found significant damage to the front compartment door of our 5'er and some damage to the tailgate. After we got home, I attached a strap with a quick release buckle that would stop the tailgate from opening all the way and possibly causing damage again. Forward to today, after reading about problems with some Dodge Rams having the same problem, figured I'd add a strap to my Ram, just in case...

Tailgate.jpg
 
Top