5th wheel tailgate

[pinesman]

My last two trailers had plenty of room between the truck and trailer but my current trailer does not. If I have to wriggle any way other than pretty straight, I have to back up a ways, close the tailgate and then finish backing up. I am looking at possibly getting a Stromberg Carlson 5th wheel tailgate that I could get the insert for and still use my folding truck cover when not hooked up. Any ideas from anyone already using this setup?

[Super_Dave]

My reservation on the Carlson was not being able to put weight on it when it is down.

[md_procouple]

We have one and hubby luv's it make life and hitching up much easier !! Good Luck and Happy Camping !!

[bpounds]

It is becoming more common with fifth wheels. I actually cannot hitch up at all with the TG down, so I would be forced to do the half-hitch shuffle, if I didn't have a fiver tailgate.

Very common topic here, so I will just point you to this recent one.

Fifth Wheel Tailgate