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This tailgate from Stromberg Carlson features an open design that improves your field of vision when driving and is custom fit to your Ram 2500. Cutout allows for easy towing of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers, and aerodynamic design reduces drag.
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Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Ram 2500, we're gonna be installing Stromberg-Carlson's 100 series fifth wheel tailgate, part number VGD-10-100.Now this is what your tailgate's gonna look like when it's installed. As you can see it still matches the curves of the body of your vehicle. It will allow you to use a goose neck and still keep all of your cargo secure in the back of the bed of your truck. And when you're ready to load up the back of your truck, you'll want to push in on the tailgate to release some of the pressure, pull out on the release lever, and do the same on the other side. You can now lower it down and load up your cargo. Solid steel construction will make sure all of your cargo's nice and safe and it's got a black powder coat finish on it that will help prevent rust and corrosion.
Now this is not a finishing coat, so it is still recommended that you get it painted to match your truck to give it that extra layer of protection against corrosion. When you compare this one to others on our website, this is gonna be one of the quickest to install. It's gonna latch nice and secure, and the solid steel construction's gonna make it nice and rigid.Compared to others that may be lighter and have a little bit more features. This one's solid, and it's got everything that you'd need. We'll begin our installation by removing our tailgate.
You want to begin by lifting it up slightly to make it easier to remove your tailgate strap. Pull out of the middle tab and then just lift it up and off the hook. Repeat the same process on the other side. I'm you have any electrical components in your tailgate, you'll need to remove this plastic cover here by pushing in on the tab and pulling outward to reveal the connector. If the connector is difficult to access.
We can pull the tailgate off and then unplug it afterwards. If you are able to finagle it out of there, you'll push back on the red tab, unlock it and press in the release tab here and separate the two ends. Then we can remove our tailgate. To do this, you want to have it at about a 45, and then just lift it off one end. You'll then do the same thing on the other end.
After you've got one end off you can just pull out on your other end.You can set your tailgate aside. Next we'll install our latches for our new tailgate. Take the flat head bolt, slide it through your latch and then the tailgate and thread a locknut on the other side. We'll do the same for our other hole and then tighten it down using and 11 millimeter socket and flathead screw driver. Then install your rubber pad. That'll go on like this. Put one ear on none side and work your other ear on the other side. You can now push in on the lever, pull the cotter pin out and install the small key ring. That'll make it easier to pull to release your latch. Then I repeat that same process on the other side. Now that our tailgates been prepared, we need to prepare our vehicle. Take the rubber grommet with the elongated hole and slide it onto the vehicle. Now it's not a bad idea to use a little silicone spray on the outside to make it easier to slip your tailgate on. You can now take your new tailgate, start by sliding on the driver's side first and then lowering your passenger side onto the elongated ear.Once you've got it locked into place, check your body lines and if it doesn't fit quite right, you may need to loosen up these nuts, adjust your latch and then tighten it back down. Once you're satisfied with the fit, you're ready to hook up your gooseneck trailer and hit the road.And that completes our installation of Stromberg Carlson's 100 series fifth wheel tailgate on our 2015, Ram 2500.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (1255 Customer Reviews)
This tailgate from Stromberg Carlson features an open design that improves your field of vision when driving and is custom fit to your vehicle. Cutout allows for easy towing of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers, and aerodynamic design reduces drag.Installed this on a 2013 ram 3500 and I’m thrilled the with the fitment and ease of installation. It’s interesting that it took longer to assemble the latch mechanism than to install the tailgate. Would definitely recommend to others!
After 1 year of use with our small 5th wheel RV, the Stromberg Carlson tailgate remains solid and looks great. Pleased with the purchase.
This gate is a great replacement for the original gate which I have in storage. I do quite a bit of trailering and like the convenience and better visibility. I am searching for aa backup camera that would plug into wiring harness. Do not want to disassemble original gate to get the camera.
Geat Product shipped fast great packaging took 10 minutes to install fits great looks great . To install look at the video on etrailer tell you evetything even how to take your other tailgate off. Would defently order from etrailer again
Patton
8/22/2019
Fantastic
great tail gate for your 5th wheel! super easy to install.
This is the second Stromberg Carlson tailgate we have had, and we are very pleased with the fit, finish and simplicity of the design. ( Pic 1)
The design lined up with body lines of our 2014 Ram 3500 as good as could be expected. (pic 2)
One thing about this tailgate that I experienced with our first one, is that it rattles when you hit bumps and sings the song of its people on gravel or washboard roads...people will hear your tailgate coming probably long before they hear the rest of your truck. The latch does come with a rubber bumper, but that only helps quiet the rattle a little bit. The main source of the rattle is where the latch rides on the tailgate striker, it is a nice touch being able to use the OEM striker by the way. (pic 4)
I put a piece of hose over the OEM striker for the latch to ride on (pic 5). I am sure the hose will wear down over time but that is an easy fix. The tailgate now latches very firmly and only a little rattle from the lower hinge area, but nothing like it was.
Another nice touch was the cable attachment, we were able to use all the original Ram hardware, you will need to supply two M8 nuts and two washers, but it is otherwise plug and play. A major improvement from our previous Stromberg tailgate.
I highly recommend this tailgate, the last one was as good as the day we bought it after 12 years when we sold it (if it had fit the RAM we would still have it!). The fact that this tailgate is inexpensive is an added bonus. Installation time was about half an hour.
Our experience with etrailer was stellar and George took great care to communicate with us over the progress of our purchase...there is a reason why we are return customers!
One word Fantastic
It was delivered in a timely matter and easy to install. As far as the back up camera, I transferred it to the bumper next to the tag plate.
I also picked up around 2 mpg towing my 13000 lbs 5th wheel camper. And around 3 mpg without towing anything. I would recommend it.
Heavy duty, easy to install,great value, looks awesome! My original factory tailgate had a big dent on the top of it and it made my $65,000 truck look like a jalopy, after I replaced the tailgate with a Stromberg Carlson 100 5th Wheel Tailgate it not only improved the value of my truck but it now looks even better than before.
Tailgate was perfect fit and finish. So easy to install, (15 minutes after delivery). Really great experience considering I was in a trailer park when I needed this. I left original tailgate at home in order to transport my motorcycle to southwest. Now I can load up other paraphonalia for return trip home.
When I arrive from work and saw a box by front door open box then do assembly then installed wow very easy and simple to do it look great on my truck
Really fast shipping, really excellent product, and the installation video was great and most helpful. Thank you for great service.
Beautiful tailgate. So easy to install. I'm happy I found you. Well built.
Installed on a 2010 dodge ram 2500 fits great easy install watched the video took 5 mins to install very happy with this product.
First off let's get real, this is NOT a heavy duty, put 300 pounds on it tailgate. It is also not $400 plus dollars. It is well made, it fit my 2015 Dodge 3500 (non-dually) like the factory made it. The latches, with adjustments provided a good tight closure, read no rattle. The parts were well secured to the gate when I opened the box and all parts fit perfectly. The existing cables for supporting the gate fit perfectly. I spent more time removing the OEM tailgate than I did putting on the new one. It looks good, fits good and did not require a loan to purchase. Etrailer shipping was phenomenal, lighting fast. If there is a complaint it is the instructions, they totally suck, especially if you have no previous experience in this area. However, even if you have zero experience, do NOT shy away from this tailgate, take your time, take the old one off and "look" at the fittings, if you have enough of a brain to remove the old tailgate you can figure this out. Total installation time 30 minutes, if the OEM would not have been brand new and "painted on" installation would have been about 15 minutes. It is exactly what I wanted for the price I wanted it at. Good job Etrailer! Fact is, I have ordered other parts from you since this one!
Kelly B.
9/18/2016
After a year the gates looks like new, still working perfectly and still does rattle. Excellent product for the price.
Received 5th wheel tailgate on Friday was supposed to come on Monday, so received early. Service with Etrailer is great. The tailgate looks fantastic (not able to send picture). Was really east to install. Only problem was when I opened it one of the tubes that go across the gate had lost its weld on one end. (that is why only 4 stars.) Foam padding in box may have prevented this. I was able to spot weld it my self. Other than that I am very happy with it.
George S.
7/9/2018
Still very pleased with my 5th wheel tail gate. Works beautifully.
Tailgate came on time, in good shape and hardware installed. A bit difficult to close until I discovered that it helps to pull both latch rings at the same time and push on. Paint a bit flaky.
2017 Ram 2500
Jimmy
3/27/2019
Tailgate is fine, I take it off and put it on as needed when I pull my 5th wheel. Im happy with the product.
I really like this tailgate. I had one that I used for years on my ford truck and it gave me great service. Recently I purchased a new dodge RAM truck and the old tailgate would not fit so I ordered a new one. It fit perfectly. It is much easier to hitch and unhitch my 5th wheel.
John M.
6/23/2015
After a year I am still very satisfied with the tailgate. In fact we are on a trip right now.
Very good, I've been driving on rough roads and mountain trails and beaches, the tail gate still is tight (no rattles). It is perfect for easy coupling/uncoupling my 40 foot 5th wheel RV without getting out of the cab to raise/lower the tailgate.
Ron
Ron M.
10/9/2017
I have 15000 miles pulling my 40 foot 5th wheel RV, the Carlson RV tailgate stays closed all the time when coupling uncoupling the 5th wheel It doesnt rattle, just as tight as when I first put it on. Great product, keep up the good products, Ive purchased other products from etrailer, all have been great. Thank You,, Ron M.
Great price. I’ve had it a year now, use it frequently as I switch out tailgates depending on what trailer I’m pulling. This one is easy to remove and install, also light weight enough to handle easily.
I would definitely recommend it and purchase it again if need be.
Vicki
7/9/2021
Still like new. My tween can install it when we switch out for the gooseneck trailer. Easy and light enough to pop up in there solo.
Tailgate fit well, easy to install. Took some weight off the Truck as I need all the payload I can get. Access to the Truck bed and the Hitch is better due to the design. Can hitch up now without opening the Tailgate.
Tailgate shows a little Rust but it is easy to fix.
Peter
4/11/2019
Still very good. Simple functional design.
Love my 5th wheel Carlson Tailgate. It’s so easy to unhitch , open & close. I love the way it looks too. Absolutely no problems .
Excellent product. Fit well and works perfectly. Instructions were a bit vague but assembly was easy to figure out. Thanks for a good product at a reasonable price.
Easy to install, looks great. Installed on our new 2017 Dodge Ram 250 Cummings Diesel for towing our 5th wheel.
Karen P.
4/6/2019
Well, its a year later and it is still as good a new!
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Jjbbrangus
5/20/2021
The gate is as I expected and have I have recommended to friends who like the look and convenience when pulling gooseneck trailers.