“Dual function” tailgate exists

[saxapl]

It’s on. The brackets are off. The two cannot occupy the same space at the same time.

I firmly believe the cap will add whatever rigidity is necessary. But the issue needs to be addressed in the future.

 

[saxapl]

Don’t do this...@7:35

 

[Ludicrous_Speed]

I just purchased a Longhorn edition with Rambox and MFT. I really like the MFT. Mine does have a little issue (not really a big deal) where if you don't close the tail gate hard enough in "standard" mode (drop the tail gate per normal operation), the short door side won't latch properly. You have to close it with a little more authority. I will say that i always know when i didn't close it properly because a light will flash up on my dash showing me the tail gate is open if that one side didn't latch properly.

Overall, i really like the functionality. I wish it came with the center retractable step they showed when they debuted the new features. It's not the end of the world, though. I've ordered a step for the hitch since i don't typically tow that often.

Note: the Rambox version does NOT have those braces at the front like the standard bed models. I'm guessing whatever they are there for, the extra paneling required for the Rambox provides the necessary support that it's not required.

 

[Longhorn]

Apologies for the lack of quality. The one odd thing is the braces at the front of the bed. I believe they are part of the tailgate package...presumably to stiffen the bedsides when the barn doors are open. No one at the dealer had the answer. I have not seen them before, so I am guessing a tailgate necessity.View attachment 29355View attachment 29356View attachment 29357View attachment 29358View attachment 29359View attachment 29360View attachment 29361View attachment 29362View attachment 29363View attachment 29364

So MSRP 69735. what did you end up paying on that truck excluding all other taxes and fees? just trying to get an idea what they are going for. Thanks.

 

[Alxmlr789]

Don’t do this...@7:35

Geez, that's probably why they made the braces!

 

[LouCap]

It’s on. The brackets are off. The two cannot occupy the same space at the same time.

I firmly believe the cap will add whatever rigidity is necessary. But the issue needs to be addressed in the future.

Agreed, they need to come up with a solution. You're a braver man than I am. After two weeks with mine off, I was afraid I'd void the warranty and back on they went. That being said though, the cap looks great!

 

[saxapl]

So MSRP 69735. what did you end up paying on that truck excluding all other taxes and fees? just trying to get an idea what they are going for. Thanks.

$52k with a free trailer brake controller install.

 

[saxapl]

Agreed, they need to come up with a solution. You're a braver man than I am. After two weeks with mine off, I was afraid I'd void the warranty and back on they went. That being said though, the cap looks great!

Everyone is so worried about warranty denial on the forums. I would need a psychiatrist if my dealer drove me to that level of paranoia. My dealer is great, thus they have gotten my repeat business.

I cannot imagine any damage I will do that the braces would prevent, thus I am not worried about warranty. I do not plan to do the Andre and hang on the open barn door.

Besides, the cap makes the bedsides more rigid than the braces ever could.

 

[Alxmlr789]

What do you guys think about the retractable tonneau? They are almost like a giant brace themselves.

 

[flynfish]

I’m really annoyed there aren’t any options available...hoping they will have some soon.


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[LouCap]

I’m really annoyed there aren’t any options available...hoping they will have some soon.


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I've been using the Gator Hybrid for about a month now, and it works with the braces in place.

 

[Alxmlr789]

I’m really annoyed there aren’t any options available...hoping they will have some soon.


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I think it’s a little soon to be annoyed given they’ve only been on dealer lots for a few weeks. Give it a little bit I’m sure someone come up with something with an integrated bed bracket.

 

[flynfish]

I think it’s a little soon to be annoyed given they’ve only been on dealer lots for a few weeks. Give it a little bit I’m sure someone come up with something with an integrated bed bracket.

Good point, forgot they just came out


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[flynfish]

I've been using the Gator Hybrid for about a month now, and it works with the braces in place.

Good to know. I just scrolled back through and saw the pic of it on your truck. Do you mind takin some more pics from some other angles? Just want to get a better idea how it looks on the truck.


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[Alxmlr789]

I ordered a peragon cover, they have a 100 day free shipping return. The way it is laid out it might, just might fit with the brackets on since it doesn't have anything going down the rail. I will keep you all posted with photos.

 

[flynfish]

I ordered a peragon cover, they have a 100 day free shipping return. The way it is laid out it might, just might fit with the brackets on since it doesn't have anything going down the rail. I will keep you all posted with photos.

Those look pretty nice. Watching a video of them though it doesn’t seem like it would fit because of the brackets. How would it collapse all the way to the front of the bed to lay flat against the front wall if the brackets are there?

I’m hoping it works of course


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[Alxmlr789]

Those look pretty nice. Watching a video of them though it doesn’t seem like it would fit because of the brackets. How would it collapse all the way to the front of the bed to lay flat against the front wall if the brackets are there?

I’m hoping it works of course


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It'll be close, so if you look at the very last "panel" it sits about 3" away from the bulkhead, so really it sits about 3" away from the front of the bed, which i am hoping it clears the bracket, if it does not, i am going to try to fabricate some thinner brackets .

 

[LouCap]

Good to know. I just scrolled back through and saw the pic of it on your truck. Do you mind takin some more pics from some other angles? Just want to get a better idea how it looks on the truck.


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Here you go!

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[flynfish]

Thanks for the pics! So it looks like the cover isn’t sitting right on top of the bed? What I mean is it looks like there is a gap or space underneath it?


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[LouCap]

Thanks for the pics! So it looks like the cover isn’t sitting right on top of the bed? What I mean is it looks like there is a gap or space underneath it?


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Not really a gap, although I could see how it looks that way. There's a thick weather seal under there. I'll grab a pic later today. So far, my cover hasn't leaked, and that's really saying something given the gaps at the tailgate.