Tailgate measurement

[drydocked]

Does anyone have a measurement from the receiver hitch to the end of the tailgate when the tailgate is down? I'm thinking I won't be able to open the tailgate with my camper hooked up and I should have ordered the multi-function tailgate.

Thanks!

 

[Richard320]

With tailgate down, low spot on ramshead emblem to top of square opening is 6 3/4" Horizontal distance is 17" give or take a quarter, since my driveway has a slight slope.

 

[drydocked]

Thank you very much! I think it's going to work with 1/2" to spare. I may have to see if I can turn the power head on the electric jack 90 degrees for some extra clearance.

 

[Richard320]

Thank you very much! I think it's going to work with 1/2" to spare. I may have to see if I can turn the power head on the electric jack 90 degrees for some extra clearance.

Can't you find a drop hitch that's an inch or two longer?

 

[drydocked]

It's an equalizer hitch with a 12" shank which already places the ball 10.5" behind the receiver opening. I'll look at my options there if it comes down to that but I don't know if they make them any longer.