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04-13-2014, 06:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
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M.O.C. #13272
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Stock Tailgate vs Others
Thought I had it all figured out last year. Bought a nice "V" tool box for the end of my bed and removed the stock tailgate. It was really nice hooking up and provided great extra storage. But after a year of traveling with it I found three negatives. I think it actually reduced my MPG slightly as compared to just leaving my tailgate on, plus it gave me zero space in the bed of my shortbed for hauling anything while camped in one place for longer periods of time. Also, I really missed having a tailgate to put down and use as a work bench for things. Now I have my stock tailgate back on and really like having the backup camera again. Is there any real benefit for spending the money for a V aftermarket tailgate, except the fact you can hook up without lowering it?
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04-13-2014, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
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M.O.C. #12339
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I do not have V gate. I am installing the Power Gate soon. It lowers and raises with push of button. I use my truck as daily driver and prefer a full gate!
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04-13-2014, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
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M.O.C. #12339
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Artemus Gordon
I do not have V gate. I am installing the Power Gate by Droptail, soon. It lowers and raises with push of button. I use my truck as daily driver and prefer a full gate!
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04-13-2014, 07:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
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M.O.C. #7560
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Oh oh, not another diamond studded tailgate thread! 
Joe, go to the Search Engine here and check out posts on tailgates. You'll see what I just commented on! There have been a few posts on this very subject but one set a record for responses about a year or two ago. I think you'll enjoy it!
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04-13-2014, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
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M.O.C. #12339
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Rondo
Oh oh, not another diamond studded tailgate thread!
Joe, go to the Search Engine here and check out posts on tailgates. You'll see what I just commented on! There have been a few posts on this very subject but one set a record for responses about a year or two ago. I think you'll enjoy it!
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I want to hear about potential new ideas! Lol. Heated tailgate vs no heat? Glass vs metal.....
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04-13-2014, 08:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
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M.O.C. #13272
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Rondo
Oh oh, not another diamond studded tailgate thread!
Joe, go to the Search Engine here and check out posts on tailgates. You'll see what I just commented on! There have been a few posts on this very subject but one set a record for responses about a year or two ago. I think you'll enjoy it!
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Yep, sorry I started this. It sure has been covered and then some. Think I will just stick with the stock gate.
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04-13-2014, 10:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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I don't care about any of that stuff. We have the V tailgate on this truck and the last one because I can see into the bed of the truck and the hitch when hooking and unhooking. Convenience...priceless.
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04-13-2014, 10:39 AM
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Site Team
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M.O.C. #7560
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04-13-2014, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
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M.O.C. #7915
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We had the stock tailgate. I liked it because when we got to the CG, unhooked, covered the bed with the Extang roll bed cover and closed the tailgate, nobody could tell there was a hitch (or anything else) in the bed.
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04-13-2014, 12:41 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #2839
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My guess is that if you are at a Campground with a 5th wheel that it can be safely assumed that the is a hitch in the bed of the truck. 
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04-13-2014, 01:31 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
I don't care about any of that stuff. We have the V tailgate on this truck and the last one because I can see into the bed of the truck and the hitch when hooking and unhooking. Convenience...priceless.
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Yup, that's why I did it. Plus my Stromberg has the backup camera mounted into it.
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04-13-2014, 07:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Puyallup
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M.O.C. #12948
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Personal choice, I think, but I prefer having the stock tailgate. But Artemus brought up the idea of the power gate. I might have to put that on my wish list, but will make do for now.
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04-14-2014, 01:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Land O Lakes
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M.O.C. #9053
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A power tailgate? Really?? Raising and lowering the standard is the only exercise I get!!!
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04-14-2014, 02:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by washley1
A power tailgate? Really?? Raising and lowering the standard is the only exercise I get!!!
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So when my doctor asked if I exercise, I can tell him sure I have a non-power tailgate and I park my dually far away from the store.
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04-14-2014, 02:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Hooker
We had the stock tailgate. I liked it because when we got to the CG, unhooked, covered the bed with the Extang roll bed cover and closed the tailgate, nobody could tell there was a hitch (or anything else) in the bed.
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Same reason for us.
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04-14-2014, 07:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
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M.O.C. #7915
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
My guess is that if you are at a Campground with a 5th wheel that it can be safely assumed that the is a hitch in the bed of the truck.
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True, but when out and about, you can't tell what, if anything is in there.
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04-16-2014, 05:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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ROFL!!!!!
You're killing me rich!!
Calling Captain obvious....
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
My guess is that if you are at a Campground with a 5th wheel that it can be safely assumed that the is a hitch in the bed of the truck.
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