Pros/cons of removing tailgate while towing
I've had a couple of comments about removing the tailgate for towing. It makes sense from a weight perspective. What about other pros/cons. What about loosing the backup camera? Thanks!
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Cons for leaving on - lowering/raising when hitching/unhitching, unless you have a V gate. I would really miss the camera.
Pros for leaving on - helps keep things in the bed, although a V gate will also.
Weight is relatively minimal (compared to all else) so not really a factor.
But I have a hard roll type tonneau locking cover on mine that I use to cover the bed after unhooking and hide things I may have in the bed so a V gate does not work for me. My factory tailgate stays on.
Pros for leaving on - helps keep things in the bed, although a V gate will also.
Weight is relatively minimal (compared to all else) so not really a factor.
But I have a hard roll type tonneau locking cover on mine that I use to cover the bed after unhooking and hide things I may have in the bed so a V gate does not work for me. My factory tailgate stays on.
