Seems like you already have what you need but I'll confirm anyway that top bed rail clearance is indeed 80".HiCap said:If you could measure the floor from the front of the bed to the point the tailgate touches the bed.
Thank you for the help.
Seems like you already have what you need but I'll confirm anyway that top bed rail clearance is indeed 80".HiCap said:If you could measure the floor from the front of the bed to the point the tailgate touches the bed.
Thank you for the help.
I love my step, can use as tow hook as well as step. It is on Amazon.com. I installed a camera kit from Camera.Source.com that works great with my 360 surround camera system in the truck. My present problem is that when you remove the tailgate on the 2024 Chevrolet 2500hd Double Cab LT, you lose your Blind/Side/Rear Cross Traffic systems. Plugged in tailgate to verify the systems work when it is plugged in! Ordered a tailgate wiring harness to splice in the data wires to make the safety systems work. Picture of blank connector plug for protecting the tailgate connector when you remove it.This may be redundant, but I bought an after-market camera for my Tacoma (it's basically a replacement part for the camera in my tailgate), and the guy who installed my camper attached it to the bottom of the camper. (I could have done this myself, once I saw how he did it!) The angle is of course a bit different than the tailgate camera, but it works fine. (You might be able to see this in the photo noted below.)
For a step I bought a "Haul Master Hitch Extender With Step" at Harbor Freight for $30 (looks like they're up to $35 now -- inflation!):
https://www.harborfreight.com/hitch-extender-with-step-97685.html
I attached a chunk of doormat astroturf to it (see attached photo):
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Having the step fixed to the truck is a lot better than having a separate step, and having the doormat astroturf on the step reduces the dirt in the camper.
Happy camping!
Good point, I have one ordered, once I saw how simple the tailgate is wired, I removed my tailgate harness, I can easily wire in the replacement harness to my tailgate. I already have the replacement camera working with my 360 camera system.Factory replacement tailgate wiring harnesses are less than $100 if you want to have your tailgate ready to go plus have your bypass harness left in place ready to connect on the truck. Factory tailgate cameras are also $90 or so.
HiCap...I went through the same decison and research on fitting a Hawk on my '23 GMC 3500 SRW with Muti-Pro tailgate. Hawk does not fit! R&R ing the tailgate and losing camera was not what I wanted to do. Expensive tailgate to risk damaging during R&R and storage.Good point, I have one ordered, once I saw how simple the tailgate is wired, I removed my tailgate harness, I can easily wire in the replacement harness to my tailgate. I already have the replacement camera working with my 360 camera system.
I found out it does not fit! I removed the tailgate and used a CamersSource.com kit for the camera, works perfect with my 360 camera system on the truck. I do like my 2010 Hawk, looking at all the new ones on the market, I will probable replace it with a new Hawk in the future?HiCap...I went through the same decison and research on fitting a Hawk on my '23 GMC 3500 SRW with Muti-Pro tailgate. Hawk does not fit! R&R ing the tailgate and losing camera was not what I wanted to do. Expensive tailgate to risk damaging during R&R and storage.
I have narrowed my decison down to a Cirrus 620. Checks most boxes for me!
Truck Camper and Using Multi-Pro Tailgate?
I am considering a used truck camper. Being as most of my travels will be in the Southwest, I am looking at both hard side and soft sided pop ups. On occasion, I may take my aluminum fishing in tow when camping. Traveling mainly alone, with passenger or two at times, but not enough to need a...www.wanderthewest.com
Good point about the weight. With the new trucks when you remove the tailgate you run into problems with the computer and safety systems, as I found out.Our tailgate is 40 lbs, and located behind the rear axle. So we were glad to remove it.
Similar setup with a 3D printed enclosure for stock GM camera mounted I the same location. Angle to closely match the focal point of the higher stock location. This kept the overhead view close to stock.This may be redundant, but I bought an after-market camera for my Tacoma (it's basically a replacement part for the camera in my tailgate), and the guy who installed my camper attached it to the bottom of the camper. (I could have done this myself, once I saw how he did it!) The angle is of course a bit different than the tailgate camera, but it works fine. (You might be able to see this in the photo noted below.)
For a step I bought a "Haul Master Hitch Extender With Step" at Harbor Freight for $30 (looks like they're up to $35 now -- inflation!):
https://www.harborfreight.com/hitch-extender-with-step-97685.html
I attached a chunk of doormat astroturf to it (see attached photo):
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Having the step fixed to the truck is a lot better than having a separate step, and having the doormat astroturf on the step reduces the dirt in the camper.
Happy camping!