Fifth Wheel Tailgate that Fits 2017 Ram 2500
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 06/25/2024
Question:
We have a 2017 2500 ram truck. Looking for metal louvered 5th wheel tailgate. No lock needed. want the distance of the top rail from the truck bed to where it bends down for the the 5th wheel to be shortest as possible. please provide this measurement, thanks
asked by: Mike M
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Expert Reply:
Hey Mike, for your 2017 Ram 2500 we have the Stromberg Carlson fifth wheel tailgate part # VGD-10-4000 that has a nice deep center section to allow a pin box to pass through. From the top surface of the railing down to the bottom of the cutout measures 12 inches.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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5th Wheel Tailgate Cut Out Dimension
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Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate with Lock for Dodge Trucks
- 5th Wheel Tailgate
- Dodge
- With Lock
- Louvered Tailgate
- Plastic
- Stromberg Carlson
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Jameson C.
2/3/2026
Hey Mike, how did the Stromberg Carlson fifth wheel tailgate work out on your Ram 2500? Did that 12-inch drop give you the clearance you needed for your pin box? Your feedback could really help others looking for the same setup.