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• How Much Does the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate Weigh?
  Hey Rudi! The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate item # VGD-02-4000 is going to be significantly lighter than your factor tailgate as it weighs only 37-1/2 lbs. It fits the following trucks: 2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2002 - 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2009 - 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500 I checked with our vendors and we do not have a 5th wheel tailgate for a 2021 Ram 3500.
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate with Lock Compatiblity with 2018 Ram 2500 Big Horn
  The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-10-4000 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Ram 2500 Big Horn truck. The cab size and bed size you mentioned will work fine. You may also be interested in the Louvered Tailgate Insert # VI-4000 or the Louver Insert Kit # 4000-V. These both are made specifically for this tailgate and provide a different appearance as well as additional security when not towing your 5th wheel trailer.
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• Can Stromberg Carlson VGD-02-4000 5th Wheel Tailgate Be Painted
  The Stromberg Carlson # VGD-02-4000 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate would be the correct fit for your truck. The tailgate itself isn't paintable, but the available louver insert kit, part # 4000-V can be painted, which would give a pretty cool look. There is also an upper insert, part # VI-4000 that can be painted as well. You can see the tailgate being installed on a 2003 Ram 3500 by clicking the provided link.
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• What are Dimensions of Cutout of the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate part # VGD-02-4000
  The Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgate part # VGD-02-4000 has the cutout dimensions of 41-1/4 inches wide at the top, 12 inches tall, and at the bottom is right at 20 inches.
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate Options for a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
  Yes, we do have 5th wheel tailgates that will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 dually. You can use the Stromberg Carlson 100 series tailgate # VGD-02-100 or 4000 series # VGD-02-4000. Each of these will fit dually models. The 100 series is all steel and has a capacity of 100 pounds if you needed to temporarily place anything on it when lowered. The 4000 series is a combination of plastic and steel components so it is lighter than the 100 series but you would not want to place anything on...
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• How Much Clearance Should There be Between Tailgate and King Pin on 2005 Dodge Ram Truck
  That is a good question and the answer is still that it is best to have 6 inches of clearance all the way around, including from the tailgate to the king pin box. I appreciate the photo you sent as that makes it clear how little room you really have. While you are correct that when turning you are probably fine, the issue is when you encounter any types of rough roads or bumps or if you are driving and have to deal with a sharp incline - 2 inches is not enough and your truck's tailgate...
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• What is Purpose of Fifth Wheel Tailgate VGD-02-4000
  I attached a picture that shows how the fifth wheel tailgate part # VGD-02-4000 normally interacts with a fifth wheel trailer. You use tailgates like this to allow you to back up and connect to a fifth wheel trailer without having to lower the tailgate and then raise it back up once you get closer. It's more or less about convenience when hitching up.
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate Options For A 2004 Dodge Ram 3500
  I have two excellent 5th wheel tailgate options for your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. For this, you can either choose from the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate part # VGD-02-100 or the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part # VGD-02-4000. Unfortunately, a mesh tailgate will not provide you with the clearance needed for towing a 5th wheel trailer. The Stromberg Carlson 4000 has an integrated lock in addition to providing them same improved visibility and increase...
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• How to Find Height of Cutout for Stromberg Carlson 4000 Tailgate on 2003 Dodge Ram 2500
  The Louvered Tailgate Insert # VI-4000 for the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-02-4000 is about 9-3/4" tall so if you measure down about 10" from the top of your bed rails on your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 that will be how tall you'll want to go with a tool box. I don't have a way to get a measurement from the bottom of the tailgate to the top of the cutout which is why you'll need to measure down about 10". Attached is an installation...
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• What is Weight Capacity of 5th Wheel Tailgate for 2007 Dodge Ram
  All of the fifth wheel tailgates we offer for your truck have a 100 lb weight capacity like the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGD-02-4000. I wish we had a higher capacity but that's the capacity for all of them. You'd want to avoid stepping on it.
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• Louvered 5th Wheel Tailgate Compatible with 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
  There are 2 louvered tailgate options compatible with your 2008 Dodge Ram dually. We have the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-02-4000 which has a glass-filled composite plastic frame that is durable and looks nice. We also have the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design for Dodge Trucks # VGD-02-100 which is a heavy-duty steel tube construction with black powder coat finish. This does not have the locking...
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate Recommendations for a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
  We have 2 different 5th wheel tailgates that I recommend for your 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The best one for your application really just comes down to what style you like better. The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VGD-02-100 is made of heavy-duty steel and has a powder coat finish that can be painted to match the color of your truck. This has a weight capacity of 100 lbs but it is see-through. The other design we have is the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered...
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• Will a 5th Wheel Tailgate from a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
  Well I hate to tell you but the 5th wheel tailgates for a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 will not fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. They require different models/designs. For the 2006 you can use # VGD-02-100. We also have Stromberg Carlson 4000 series # VGD-02-4000 that will fit your 2006.
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• Compatibility of Louvered Tailgate with 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 HD 4x4
  We don't have a louvered tailgate that is a fit for your 2019 Rem 2500. The Truck Tailgate Net - Full Size # TR-03 is the only fit we have for a replacement to your factory tailgate. The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-10-4000 will only fit 2010 thru 2018 model years.
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• Comparison of Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tailgates # VGD-02-100 and # VGD-02-4000, 2009 Dodge Ram
  When comparing the Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Tail Gates, # VGD-02-4000, and # VGD-02-100, there are several key differences. First, in terms of materials and construction, the 4000 series is made of composite materials and is lighter. The 100 series is made from steel and is heavier. The 4000 series features a glass-filled, black composite plastic frame that is blow molded to create a lightweight yet strong-as-steel tailgate. It does also feature a lock like you have mentioned. You also...
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• Which 4000 Series Tailgate Fits a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
  If you have a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 you would need the part # VGD-02-4000 which is a fit but would not be the same tailgate as what would have came off of a 2011 Dodge Ram since there were changes between those year trucks.
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate Options for a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually
  The Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Fifth Wheel Tailgate, # VGD-02-100, that you referenced will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually. The tailgate width and attachments will be the same for the dually models as the single rear wheel models. We also offer the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series Tailgate # VGD-02-4000 that will fit your truck. The main difference between these two hitches is that the 4000 Series is louvered to reduce wind drag and improve visibility and it is made of glass-filled...
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• 5th Wheel Tailgate Options For 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
  We carry several fifth wheel tailgates that are a fit for your 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup. I have attached a link to each of them you can choose from. I recommend the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # VGD-02-4000. This is a black composite plastic frame with louvers, which resists corrosion, and comes with a keyed center release locking mechanism that locks the tailgate in closed position, allows for single-handed release, and includes 2 keys. I also recommend...
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• Stromberg Carlson 4000 Tailgate for 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup
  The correct Stromberg Carlson 4000 for your 2006 Dodge Ram is part # VGD-02-4000 with the insert being part # VI-4000 and then the privacy slats being part # 4000-V. Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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• Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with B&W Gooseneck Hitch in a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
  I have the perfect option for your 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 and 5th wheel trailer. First, since you have a B&W Turnover ball hitch the option that is going to give you clearance and improve ride quality is a combination of the Curt X5 adapter, # 16310, and a cushioned slider 5th wheel hitch, # C16521 rated for 16K or # C16541 rated for 20K. The slider will travel 12 inches for addition clearance when making tight turns. And the heads on these hitches are cushioned to improve ride quality and...
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• Recommended Cutout Tailgate for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
  I attached a link to the right that will take you to all of the tailgates available that are confirmed to fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 that have a cutout for fifth wheel trailers. The one I like the most is the Stromberg Carlson Tailgate # VGD-02-4000. This is a lightweight yet strong tailgate that won't corrode that would work well for your husband's truck. I attached an install video for this tailgate to the right as well.
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• Covering the Open Parts of a 5th Wheel Tail Gate on a 2008 Dodge Ram
  If you have the Stromberg-Carlson 4000 series 5th wheel tail gate for your 2008 Dodge Ram, # VGD-02-4000, then you could use insert # VI-4000 and louver insert kit # 4000-V. This will be the best option for closing up the 4000 series 5th wheel tail gates. If you have a different 5th wheel tail gate there are no options.
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• Does Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate VGD-02-4000 Fit 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW?
  The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks # VGD-02-4000 you were looking at is the correct 5th wheel tailgate for your 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Super Duty DRW. This will allow you to hook up to your 5th wheel trailer without needing to remove or lower your tailgate. You may also be interested in the Louvered Tailgate Insert for Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VI-4000 to fill the gap in the tailgate when you are not...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Tailgate for 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
  The Stromberg Carlson Fifth Wheel Louvered Tailgate, part # VGD-02-100, which you reference, will fit your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 series. A locking version is available as well, that part is # VGD-02-4000. I have included an installation video of this tailgate on a 2007 Dodge Ram. The model year is different but the installation is similar.
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