Droping the tailgate on the R1T while towing? What are

[spot221]

Has any one found a a receiver that allows you to drop the tailgate with a trailer attached?
My campers tongue jack doesn't allow me to lower the tailgate while I'm towing. So, I am looking for a solution so I can keep my cooler and gear in the bed with the tonneau cover in place. Then be able to access it with the trailer attached. I am looking for an extended receiver or may be a different tongue jack.

I was wondering if any else has ran into this or if they came up with a better solution?

Thanks

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[Dark-Fx]

I put a relocation kit on mine to move the jack out of the way.

 

[spot221]

Thanks, I like that, I will look into it, do you use a normal length shank or an extended?

 

[Blackwater]

Has any one found a a receiver that allows you to drop the tailgate with a trailer attached?
My campers tongue jack doesn't allow me to lower the tailgate while I'm towing. So, I am looking for a solution so I can keep my cooler and gear in the bed with the tonneau cover in place. Then be able to access it with the trailer attached. I am looking for an extended receiver or may be a different tongue jack.

I was wondering if any else has ran into this or if they came up with a better solution?

Thanks

I use a Blue Ox hitch and I selected the position that lowers the ball to give me about 1 inch clearance above the ball with the tailgate down.
there are many different brands that will allow for this clearance option. Go to a trailer store that sells them and they should have what you need

 

[csharp]

Just move the jack. Of the 3 trailers I own and the numerous I've borrowed or rented, I've never had an issue lowering tailgate. I guess I just got lucky.

 

[rhumbliner]

I put a relocation kit on mine to move the jack out of the way.

Wow, I had no idea such a thing existed — ordering one today. The things I learn on this forum.

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