2020 Ram 3500 5th Wheel Tailgate Available?

[the1adman]

My 5th wheel tailgate from my 2017 Ram 3500 doesn't fit my new 2020 Ram 3500. I have not been able to find one for the 2020. Does anyone know of one available?

[the1adman]

cummins2014 wrote:

the1adman wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

Yes I am aware I can drop the tailgate and have done so pulling 5th wheels and gooseneck trailers since 1995. I prefer a 5th wheel tailgate and was asking if anyone knows of one available. I think I may just have to modify the pre 2019 to work.

No else knows to drop the tailgate, really helpful there :S . I like the convience of those fifth wheel tailgates ,ran one on my previous truck for awhile , went to a tonneau cover ,and the tailgate didn't give much security, so went back to my stock tailgate. At least out of sight ,and out of mind. Good luck ,hopefully you can modify the one you have.

I agree, the convenience when hooking and unhooking. I notice much less turbulence in the bed with the 5th wheel tailgate.I did modify the tailgate today. I cut off the hinge pocket and welded on the correct ones that I purchased from the Dorman Help product line. The tailgate fits perfect.

[cummins2014]

the1adman wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

Yes I am aware I can drop the tailgate and have done so pulling 5th wheels and gooseneck trailers since 1995. I prefer a 5th wheel tailgate and was asking if anyone knows of one available. I think I may just have to modify the pre 2019 to work.

No else knows to drop the tailgate, really helpful there :S . I like the convience of those fifth wheel tailgates ,ran one on my previous truck for awhile , went to a tonneau cover ,and the tailgate didn't give much security, so went back to my stock tailgate. At least out of sight ,and out of mind. Good luck ,hopefully you can modify the one you have.

[the1adman]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

Yes I am aware I can drop the tailgate and have done so pulling 5th wheels and gooseneck trailers since 1995. I prefer a 5th wheel tailgate and was asking if anyone knows of one available. I think I may just have to modify the pre 2019 to work.

[rhagfo]

blofgren wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

X2 especially now that they have cool features such as back up cameras and lock/unlock with the fob.

I had a fifth wheel tailgate on my 1996 F250 and it made turbulence in the box noticeably worse.

Well a reluctant X3.
I was all for a 5er tailgate, once I got a bed cover, it was a little less effective with a 5er TG. With the 2016 Ram, have a bed cover and standard TG with BU cam. The bed is dry with the cover closed, I do need to roll back the cover when towing, but when not towing I have a huge dry trunk.

[blofgren]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

X2 especially now that they have cool features such as back up cameras and lock/unlock with the fob.

I had a fifth wheel tailgate on my 1996 F250 and it made turbulence in the box noticeably worse.

[Cummins12V98]

Just drop the tailgate! I have been towing 5er's since 1995 and never needed a 5er tailgate.

[Lwiddis]

i couldn’t find any for a 2020 3500