2015 Chevy HD tailgate opening size?
Hello all, I am considering purchasing a new Chevy 3500 SRW to haul our 2008 S&S 9.5FBSC non-slide truck camper. My question involves the size of the tailgate opening. The tailgate opening is ...
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My NL is too wide to fit between the curved sections of the GMC tailgate opening so I (and others) put 2" rigid foam insulation in the bed to raise the camper above the curved section. I add a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood over the foam insulation and top the sandwich with a 1/4 inch rubber mat. The total thickness of the sandwich is about one inch more than needed, but "close enough" for now.
Additionally, I made a U-shaped spacer from 2x4 and plywood, padded with carpet, that just fits in front of the tailgate opening to keep the camper from sliding over and contacting the pickup. There is about 3/8 inch of clearance on either side of the spacer, which makes loading a little tricky, but it works. I'm trying to find a better way of keeping the camper centered.
Additionally, I made a U-shaped spacer from 2x4 and plywood, padded with carpet, that just fits in front of the tailgate opening to keep the camper from sliding over and contacting the pickup. There is about 3/8 inch of clearance on either side of the spacer, which makes loading a little tricky, but it works. I'm trying to find a better way of keeping the camper centered.
