Eminus6 said:

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SquanchyAg said:

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Eminus6 said:

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In the minority opinion, but the functions of the multi-pro tailgate are a game changer and very worth the risk and inconvenience of having to add/remove the hitch when needed/not needed. As a note, I though the tailgate was dumb also until I got one, don't think it's dumb anymore just wish they would have installed a switch like others said to keep the smaller gate from opening when a hitch is installed.

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what is so "game-changer" about that tailgate? my normal one opens and shuts and I can put stuff in the bed. what does that one do that is so special? I guess I don't understand it.

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Makes it much easier to get into the bed, especially if you're carrying something. It's also easier for the kids to get in the bed.

Early morning duck hunts, instead of holding on to the side of the truck while trying to step out of boots and into waders I deploy the tailgate and step, sit down on the step and put my waders on/off there. Much easier putting on waders and guarantees I keep my feet dry.

It makes it more comfortable to sit on the tailgate longer when your legs aren't dangling, with the step out you can sit on the tailgate and have your feet rest on the step or can sit on the step with your feet on the ground and have a backrest. Either option are more comfortable than dangling feet.

Maybe those aren't "game-changers", perhaps our definitions are different but those functions alone make the tailgate significantly better/more useful for me over a standard tailgate.

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fair enough. I always put my waders and boots on while sitting in a chair or on a bench at the house before I head out in the morning and i can't remember the last time I sat on a tailgate to just sit. seems reasonable though.

Pickups also have 3 pedals and a button.

How many trailers do you tow to the duck hole?

third coast.. said:

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How close do you live to the duck hole?!?! Sometimes I drive 2 hours. No way I'm doing that in waders.

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Camp house is about 5 mins from the boat ramp.

AgEng06 said:

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TexasRebel said:

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Pickups also don't have back seats.

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Mine has an 8' bed that never has to be made.

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We've come full circle with this thread and the next line of the song...

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If it weren't for hitches, we wouldn't have warranty claaaaims...

Is that the line?

I see all sorts of potential warranty claims on doors. Doors opening into bollards at gas stations. Doors opening into vehicles parked next to them.

I bet we could turn this into a class action lawsuit. Someone get Buzby on the line!

I kinda want this tailgate now. How would I go about getting one on my 21 Silverado? Is that something I need to go through the dealer for?

I am 100% serious

I played in a golf tourney yesterday and a GMC Sierra with the tailgate was one of the hole in one prizes. Played around with the tailgate. I mean it's got some cool features but to me it's kind of clunky to deal with. Just give me a regular tailgate. Maybe one that opens from the key fob.

I thought we established pickups had to tow constantly so you can leave the hitch in the receiver instead of stowing it behind the seat...

nai06 said:

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I kinda want this tailgate now. How would I go about getting one on my 21 Silverado? Is that something I need to go through the dealer for?

I am 100% serious

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Head out to the suburbs at night, or search Craigslist to find one somebody already did the dirty work for.

The Fife said:

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nai06 said:

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I kinda want this tailgate now. How would I go about getting one on my 21 Silverado? Is that something I need to go through the dealer for?

I am 100% serious

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Head out to the suburbs at night, or search Craigslist to find one somebody already did the dirty work for.

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Just make sure it isn't dented. Warranty probably isn't transferable on a tailgate.

EMY92 said:

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I see all sorts of potential warranty claims on doors. Doors opening into bollards at gas stations. Doors opening into vehicles parked next to them.

I bet we could turn this into a class action lawsuit. Someone get Buzby on the line!

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He will only take the case if your truck has a side gig as a masseuse.

Rustys-Beef-o-Reeno said:

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I played in a golf tourney yesterday and a GMC Sierra with the tailgate was one of the hole in one prizes. Played around with the tailgate. I mean it's got some cool features but to me it's kind of clunky to deal with. Just give me a regular tailgate. Maybe one that opens from the key fob.

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It does open with fob or a button on the dash, but as a single piece. I've had my 2019 GMC for two years now, but started taking out the receiver because of the tailgate. I didn't even notice it might be an issue until someone else pointed it out after I had had it for about 2 months.

I did notice that there is a 1"x2" sticker on the left side of the bed saying not to deploy the inner tailgate with a hitch on, that is their CYA for the "flaw"