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This strong-as-steel plastic tailgate features a cutout that makes it perfect for towing a 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer. The locking tailgate has built-in louvers that reduce drag, and it mounts securely with rotary latches and coated cables.
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Note: Not rated for weight bearing applications. Do not stand on the gate.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (540 Customer Reviews)
This strong-as-steel plastic tailgate features a cutout that makes it perfect for towing a 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer. The locking tailgate has built-in louvers that reduce drag, and it mounts securely with rotary latches and coated cables.Received the units on scheduled delivery date. The directions were fair, little confusing on some parts. But the videos helped. Purchased the fifth wheel gate and the insert. Was surprised the insert was metal. This gate looks good on the vehicle. It took approximately 40 minutes to do the complete install. I purchased this gate because it will be easier to hookup to my fifth wheel trailer. I believe this gate was sold at a fair price and appears to be a quality product.
Dale - 03/21/2020
Good & sturdy tailgate, easy to hitch the 5th wheel. Only problem I have, is no back up camera which was installed in my regular tailgate, which I had to remove.
The tailgate is beautiful and very easy to install. It is very sturdy. I like the lower cut for the 5th wheel than other have. It makes back access so easy and great clearance when loading the trailer. I have bought many items from "etrailer" and will continue to support this company. The are fast, efficient and have great prices. thank you for your quick service. Ordered late Thursday and it was hear Monday morning. Can't beat that.
This tailgate looks good and functions great. I’m happy with the tailgate even though it’s plastic and my last one was metal. It’s a lot lighter to swap with my regular tailgate. The only real issue with this tailgate is that the design doesn’t allow for a backup camera. If there was a camera built into the tailgate I would not have to swap out the tailgate.
Dean - 09/27/2020Nice tailgate had to fabricate hinge points a little. If picture is showing put camera just below lock that plugs into ford wiring
The tailgate is great for RVing. I have a large Lance pickup slide in camper that requires me to remove the tailgate each time. This tailgate is light, but sturdy and can be removed and installed in seconds. Only minor complaint is the latch system has a poor spring so when you close to it you must turn the lock manually to keep the gate from falling.
Not many options for Ford 2018 F-350 Super Duty 5th wheel tailgates. This one fits and looks good on my truck. It is plastic but for me that's ok. Worst instructions I've ever tried to read and the illustrations were useless. End covers were aggravating to put on having to take the tailgate on and off several times to adjust each side. All in all it serves its purpose and price was decent.
Purchased for my Ford F350 Super Duty pickup. Fair price, easy to install, great fit. Makes it so much easier to hook and un-hook my 5th wheel trailer. Really great product, would buy again.
The tailgate installed fairly easily. The photos (figures) could have been larger to assist with details. Instructions were clearly written so the install went along without too much “head scratching.” Delivery of product was done by UPS and delivered on the date I paid for. I also purchased the accessory which fills in the V and it install easily too. Here is how it looks on my 2018 F-350. I would purchase again this product from etrailer
The tailgate was easy to install and instructions were clear. After a year of use it still performs well. The latch mechanism is a bit stiff and does not consistently latch the tailgate in a closed position. The one improvement I’d recommend is for etrailer to offer an aftermarket backup camera that would plug into my existing Ford F-250 wiring harness. Currently, after removing the stock tailgate, I lose the benefit of a backup camera.
Farley H - 08/07/2020this tail gate was so easy to set up,love the way it looks, everything i buy from you I never had a problem,and if I had any questions your people had all the answers, Thanks for all help
William - 07/11/2020I've owned and used the tailgate for a year. It works perfectly.
Dennis G - 10/24/2020Received the new tailgate in three days. I installed it today. It fit my 2017 Ford F350 Super Duty perfect right out of the box. Didn't even have to make an adjustment on the latches. It took about thirty minutes total to remove my factory tailgate and install this one. Took more time to fit the side trim pieces than anything else. I had been waiting six months for manufactures to start making a gate for the 2017 Ford. Only identified one mfg making a metal gate and they wanted almost twice the cost of the Stromberg Carlson. I had reservations about getting a composite gate after having three metal ones but now since ordering it I am perfectly happy with the decision. Looks super nice at a very affordable price. etrailer can't be beat for product knowledge and customer service.
Don A - 01/07/2019This is the second Stromberg Carlson 5th wheel tailgate I have owned. It requires very little assembly and installs easily. Both seemed to be well built and complimented the appearance of my F150s. But I do have two complaints. First, for a few pennies more, SC could provide stainless steel hardware. The 4 screws and 2 bolts as well as the screws holding on the removeable plate allowing access to the lock mechanism all rusted badly on the first one. I replaced them with stainless steel. So I discarded the hardware that came with this one and used stainless hardware from the start. Second, SC does not currently manufacture a camera relocation kit. I have become rather fond of the visibility provided by back-up cameras. I ended up naking my own mounting kit and it functions OK and looks faily professional, but I believe that if SC made a camera relocation kit, it would be more attractive than mine.
Carl W - 08/27/2017Thanks for getting it here quickly. Putting it together was simple and easy. Could have been shimmed up better. Had to adjust several times to keep from hitting the rails of my truck. It doesn’t stay centered. Looks really good on truck.
Shipping was incredible. Got all the way up here in Canada in no time flat. Product is great and easy to assemble. Thanks
VG-15-4000 a 5th wheel tail gate is everything as reported. Item delivered 11/31/19 in excellent condition. Placed order for Ford OEM camera and associated hook up wiring to be delivered 11/05/19. Plan modify VG-15-4000 to include Ford tailgate camera. My local Ford Sales, Service, Collision and Parts all on board to assist.
I’ve purchased from Etrailer numerous times and it’s always been a pleasure. Their prices are fair and they always ship super fast. Thanks for a good shopping experience every time.
Purchased Stromberg Carlson Tail gate for 2017 Super Duty F350. Have not yet installed, However after watching the videos on installation, I see no problem. Do wish it had more than a 100 lb. rating, however no one else has one available. Shipping was super fast and no damage.
Larry T - 12/30/2018Installing the louvered tailgate was easy,small adjustment was need.If you have some play in the left bottom gate round slot that is ok.If the inside top portion of the striker plate holding claw rest heavy on the truck striker bolt with rubber bushing loosen the striker plate bolts slightly.Now close the tailgate,turn the lock handle to engage the holding claws.lightly tap up on the bottom of the striker plates this will move the striker plates upward .The holding claws now will rest ligthly on the truck striker bolt. Retighten the bolts.
Overall Good product, fits father in law’s 2019 F-350 very well. Other than the weight restriction of 100lbs it is a good tailgate. Would be an easy upgrade for Stromberg to add an extra steel square tube inside perimeter of plastic gate, then weight limit could be increased. Mechanism is sticky when opening and probably needs to be worn in to spring return. Time will tell on how it holds up, father in law has Tree/snow plowing business and it will put the tailgate to the test!
The assembly instructions were sketchy, and there were 2 parts that could not be used. So had to use some imagination, but managed to get it installed. Looks good...
Fredrik N - 07/30/2018Easy ordering and fast shipping
This is my 2nd one, I had one on my 2010 f350, and now one on my 2019 f350
Great tailgate for my truck when towing the fifth wheel. Easy to assemble and install. This is my second one as I had to purchase a new one to fit my new truck. The old one is 6 years old and still looks brand new.
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