Does your Remote Tailgate Release fully open your tailgate?

[Stringd]

I just picked up my 2019 Laramie with the multi-function tailgate. I didn't think to check it at the dealer, but now that I've been using the truck I noticed that when I use the remote tailgate release, it only unlocks and props open the tailgate an inch or so, I still have to give it a little pull with my hand to have it drop open. I swear I saw a promo video before showing the tailgate open all the way, but maybe that doesn't apply to the MFT?

Is this normal or is the power release supposed to have the tailgate drop open all the way? Anyone else having this issue with the MFT?

Thank you!

 

[Bearman95]

On my 2020 Laramie sport, the tailgate let’s all the way down With remote release whether it’s on the remote itself or the remote inside the truck

 

[iamtheav8r]

Mine just pops it a bit. Might be the tonneau cover holding it...dunno. I've only used the remote open a couple times to show people. I can't think of why I'd ever use it in real life.

 

[Bearman95]

Mine just pops it a bit. Might be the tonneau cover holding it...dunno. I've only used the remote open a couple times to show people. I can't think of why I'd ever use it in real life.

I have a backflip cover on mine, No problems with the release of tailgate, But I wish mine did not have the remote. I’m always afraid it will accidentally get pressed and the tailgate will open in my garage, Thus denting the truck and the garage

 

[JJRamTX]

I have a backflip cover on mine, No problems with the release of tailgate, But I wish mine did not have the remote. I’m always afraid it will accidentally get pressed and the tailgate will open in my garage, Thus denting the truck and the garage

I wonder if they built in safety on this one that checks the rear sensors first before opening?

 

[knightro84]

I wonder if they built in safety on this one that checks the rear sensors first before opening?

No. Source: I have accidentally opened my tailgate with the garage door closed. Thankfully no damage.

 

[Neurobit]

Mine opens all the way with factory tri-fold tonneau cover.

 

[SpeedyV]

Mine opens all the way with factory tri-fold tonneau cover.

Same here.

 

[JJRamTX]

Mine opens all the way and is a nice feature when coming out of Home Depot or Lowes combined with the entry exit height.

 

[Edwards]

After hearing of someone who had tailgate damage due to it accidentally opening in the garage, I put a strip of foam on the inside of my garage door so that if it does ever happen, no damage will occur.

 

[xspeedy]

I wonder if they built in safety on this one that checks the rear sensors first before opening?

i can also confirm as I have tested. This should be easy enough for FCA to program a check of the rear parking sensors. I back my truck into my garage and I attached a piece of foam to the wall in the event the gate accidentally opens. Not sure what to do about the office parking garage other than nose first into spots.

 

[jfcody3962]

The tailgate on my 2020 does not open fully either when unlocked/opened. I've looked into the issue a bit, and it seems it is hanging up on the striker studs/bolts. Has anyone tried some light weight grease on the strikers?

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Yes, to the original question. With Mopar hard tonneau.

 

[scope1]

A little superlube fixed mine right up. Even with my Retrax cover it opens smoothly.

 

[jfcody3962]

^^ditto. I used some white lithium grease and it fixed the issue.

 

[derp]

2019 laramie standard tailgate and a RollNlock cover. still opens with button only, gently due to a damper on the drop.

 

[Vinnie.]

brand new '21 Rebel with MFT no tonneau cover. Key fob tailgate release props it open maybe 2-3 inches and then gets hung up. curious to see where the binding is. Will investigate when we get some dry weather.

 

[securityguy]

brand new '21 Rebel with MFT no tonneau cover. Key fob tailgate release props it open maybe 2-3 inches and then gets hung up. curious to see where the binding is. Will investigate when we get some dry weather.

No issues with my 2021. My 2019 operated just fine as well. Click the remote and it pops right open. Your tonneau cover may be binding it up a bit as it should fall right down nice and smooth.

 

[Vinnie.]

No issues with my 2021. My 2019 operated just fine as well. Click the remote and it pops right open. Your tonneau cover may be binding it up a bit as it should fall right down nice and smooth.

i don't have a cover yet though.

 

[redneck]

yeah mine falls all the way down also