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nole_trainer
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Mar 26, 2014

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!
  • I use to do that, but realized I really did not need to. There are some positives, but really not important. As I get older and back some bad its best to leave it on. I just have to use my head and make sure it is down or up at the correct time while hitching. You can get a vented tailgate, which I had at one time, but its extra money and no camera.