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09-29-2013, 08:33 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Eugene
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #13795
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Tailgate
Witch is better to pull with the oem gate or a v gate.
what are the pros and cons of both in your view.
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09-29-2013, 08:41 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I have a stromberg carlson V gate that has a place for the OEM backup camera. It's nice not to worry when I'm hitching or unhitching about having to raise or lower the tailgate especially when trying to hook up at an angle that might cause the tailgate to contact the rig. That said, I'm convinced it's a personal preference and not that big a deal either way.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-29-2013, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,165
M.O.C. #6433
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I use the OEM gate because I have a hard roll type locking tonneau cover. After unhooking I typically pull the cover closed to hide whatever I may have in the bed. When towing I can also pull the cover back near the hitch to hide stuff I may be carrying in front of the hitch. Locks every 6".
When not towing it stays closed and locked as I carry a small tool chest in the bed.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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09-29-2013, 09:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I agree with Dick, whatever you like, I use an aftermarket V gate because I am too lazy to raise and lower the tailgate
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09-29-2013, 10:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Greenport
Posts: 216
M.O.C. #8571
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I used to take the tail gate off on the 07 F350 now woth the 12 F350 it has camera in the tail gate and haven't really looked to see if it is easy enough to disconect to take off. When it was off i would securre it foward in the bed standing up with padding and shock cords.
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09-29-2013, 11:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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IMHO I always thought they are a waste of money but some people like em, Maybee when I get older and my Memory is Shot I will buy one it could save me a tailgate, until then I will spend my cash on something else Like FUEL! 
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09-29-2013, 11:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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If you really want to know the pros and cons of a v-gate...look here. There are 41 pages in this archive of finely-tuned research by MOC expert members who know what they're talking about, sorta. 
http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25739&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=tai lgate
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09-29-2013, 11:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
If you really want to know the pros and cons of a v-gate...look here. There are 41 pages in this archive of finely-tuned research by MOC expert members who know what they're talking about, sorta.
http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25739&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=tai lgate
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That was a cruel, cruel path to send a poor unsuspecting new member down Robbie! As Gomer would say, "Shame, Shame, Shame!!" 
Bingo
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09-29-2013, 01:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Well, I just gave him a taste of the archives. Sometimes using the search engine gives you plenty of answers....and if the OP can't find the answer in those 41 pages, we COULD supply him with some new information.....and opinions.....you never can stop helping those less informed ones with research and pertinent information. 
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09-29-2013, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I, for one, would like to WELCOME you to the forum! I personally use the OEM tailgate as I think the V gates are ugly.
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09-29-2013, 03:47 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Eugene
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #13795
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
Well, I just gave him a taste of the archives. Sometimes using the search engine gives you plenty of answers....and if the OP can't find the answer in those 41 pages, we COULD supply him with some new information.....and opinions.....you never can stop helping those less informed ones with research and pertinent information.
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09-29-2013, 03:48 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Eugene
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #13795
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thanks for the help
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09-29-2013, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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09-29-2013, 05:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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As I stated in those pages 6 years ago - I have a tonneau cover and I use my tv approx 70% for daily driver. I like the security - such as it is and the privacy of the oem gate. Next year GM is going with those "easy open" (read: extra equipment to disengage) tailgates. That will make it even harder to remove the oem gate...
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09-29-2013, 07:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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I'm with Dick, each to his own. I don't think there is an advantage, really. They look kinda cool, but I gave up on looking cool a long, long time ago. My tailgate is fine, at least 'til I forget a couple of times.
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09-30-2013, 02:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: West Sand Lake
Posts: 267
M.O.C. #10232
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I have been removing the OEM tailgate for as long as we have been towing. Don't care about security as nothing is in the bed anyway except the hitch. Have it padlocked and tarp covered. To me, just having the tailgate there is a pain to deal with that is un-necessary. The tailgate camera just unplugs easily and then the tailgate just lifts off. Lately, I have just been using a net when I need to retain firewood etc. Besides, that 80 pounds can be replaced by another 80 pounds of junk I don't need.
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09-30-2013, 07:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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You have to be carefull not having a tailgate all the time and just using a Net I did that for years in my old truck and I noticed the bed would Flex and it was harder to get the tailgate on after a while the tailgate acts like a "brace" for the Bed,NO big deal just something to consider
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09-30-2013, 08:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Agree with security, I can lock my tailgate and nobody knows what I have under my bedcover.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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09-30-2013, 11:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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If it is locked then there is something worth stealing inside.
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09-30-2013, 12:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by BB_TX
I use the OEM gate because I have a hard roll type locking tonneau cover. After unhooking I typically pull the cover closed to hide whatever I may have in the bed. When towing I can also pull the cover back near the hitch to hide stuff I may be carrying in front of the hitch. Locks every 6".
When not towing it stays closed and locked as I carry a small tool chest in the bed.
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That's what I had, too. I liked the idea of covering the bed (and the hitch) once in the CG.
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