Multi-Function Tailgate: worth it?

[Silent Bob]

 

[cj7]

Just about the BEST option/feature to have on these trucks!

Ditto! Would not buy a 1500 without it...

 

[c3k]

So, it seems like there is a subtle but definite lean towards getting an MFT.

Thanks for the pointer on the retrax models. I'll look at ones compatible with ramboxes.

edited to add: crap, I just realized another reason why I dropped the rambox...they're not offered with 6'4" beds. That's a requirement. Grr.

But, you guys have pushed me to reconsider the MFT.

 

[wallyuwl]

Anyone have a bed cap with MFT?

I know only certain tonneau covers work.

 

[PaulieWalnutz]

I initially didn’t like the look of the line (seam) going through the the lift gate, so I left it off my build.. wish I hadn’t as it makes loading and unloading a lot easier.. don’t have to lean in as much and it’s easy access.. so I regret not getting it.. I have BUG and ram boxes and those I love.

 

[Silent Bob]

Anyone have a bed cap with MFT?

I know only certain tonneau covers work.

There is always factory cover.

 

[davidn0021]

There is always factory cover.

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I wonder if I can get the clamp mechanism on the stock/OEM cover to somehow work with my Lomax cover.... it would make for a very interesting Frankenstein cover....

 

[c3k]

Okay folks, so I sent an email to Retrax customer service about their product and the MFT. Here's the reply I received:

Unfortunately the L bracket inside the truck bed below the bulkhead interferes with our canister and because of this our cover will not work with the MTF tailgate. If you remove that bracket then yes it will work as there is not complication from the tailgate itself, just that L bracket.

If you have an MFT and know what L bracket he's talking about, could you post a pic? I'm going to order the BUG. Since I don't have a truck in my driveway (yet!), I am confused by his description. What is that L bracket, what does it do, how easy is to remove?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[brian42]

The bracket is in the front of the bed that reinforces the bed to support the MFT. It is up close to the top and attaches each side and the front.

If you get the RAM Boxes there is no bracket due to the design difference to accommodate the additional storage in the side panels.

 

[db252]

The lower bracket is the stock bracket located at the forward top corners of the bed when the truck has the MFT. The upper bracket is an aftermarket bracket made by Right On Bracket intended to maintain support and allow aftermarket covers that would otherwise not fit. I linked the site below the pic.

5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets - Install A Tonneau Cover

Replace Stock Truck Bed Brackets To Allow A Tonneau Cover To Be Installed - USA Made Steel Right Angle Bracket - 5th Gen RAM Truck Bed Replacement Brackets.

rightonbracket.com

 

[BowDown]

My truck doesnt have it, I did try to find my trim level with it because I wanted it but ultimately took a good deal on a 99% of what I wanted truck. Do I miss it, no. Would I get it if I could, hell yes, I believe it's that useful

 

[cj7]

Bracket is in the bottom left and right corners of the pic.

i happen to have a cargo rail on the front of the box that runs between the two corner braces, that’s not stock.

i use a diamondback se cover, works great.

ps - those replacement brackets may let u use another cover, but there’s no way they do what the OEM brackets were designed to. Might not see any diff if you only keep the truck a couple years, or use it lightly, but the OEMs are that way for a reason.

 

[Otisporkchop]

Love mine wouldn’t get one without it now. ARE covers are now compatible if your looking to put a hard fiberglass cover on it.

 

[CMil527]

I've never seen one in person, looked across NJ well over 2 months to find my truck and never came across it.

 

[c3k]

To those with input about the MFT...you've won me over. I thank you for doing so (and I hope I reinforce that thanks after I'm in possession of my truck!).

The advice about the bracket...awesome. I'm going to order a pair. After reading that thread, they perfect for what I'd like to do. Thanks!

 

[millerbjm]

Love mine wouldn’t get one without it now. ARE covers are now compatible if your looking to put a hard fiberglass cover on it.

Are you talking about fiberglass tonneau covers or camper caps/topper? I have a CX series topper from ARE on my 2019 and want to move it to a new truck when my lease ends and would like the mft if they work together. Thanks

 

[kenthelawnguy]

traded my 2019 in for a 2021 with ram box and mft and would never go back at this point.

 

[Otisporkchop]

Are you talking about fiberglass tonneau covers or camper caps/topper? I have a CX series topper from ARE on my 2019 and want to move it to a new truck when my lease ends and would like the mft if they work together. Thanks

I was referring to the ARE tonneau cover. Trucks with the MFT have braces on the front corners that cannot be removed unless you purchase a aftermarket brace. So I would think a 2019 topper on a truck without the MFT would not work on one with the MFT.

 

[brian-pdx]

Anyone have a bed cap with MFT?

I know only certain tonneau covers work.

I have a Century cap on my '20 Rebel with MFT. Love them both. The barn doors are great for loading and unloading larger objects.

Brian

 

[njt07]

Btw when you get your new truck with a mft, its not broken you just have to FIRMLY slam the main tailgate closed before you try to use the mft for a couple weeks before the rubber stops give enough to allow you to close it normally.

also the MFT is awesome, I rarely use the tailgate normally unless i need the extra length.