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2020 HD MultiPro Tailgate Hitch Ball Solution

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I mounted a switch in the bed. I leave the Multipro Tailgate Upper shut off, but If I need it I toggle it on. Works like a charm and I personally didn't want to use sensor on the receiver to achieve this.  I know it's not totally failsafe, but for me I am trying to protect the tailgate from others who get in the truck while my boat trailers are connected.

 

To do this is very simple..  There is a harness under the driverside/ rear bumper. Push the red tab up to unlock the harness lever, then pulldown the lever to remove the harness plug. On the plug hanging down (after you separate) pullback the black insulation tape and find the solid yellow wire. This is the wire that you will cut and wire the switch into.  Took about 15 minutes and cost me about $15 for switch/ flex tube.  (switch is within reach by the bed handle)  **sorry for picture being 90 turned.. I looked normal on my pc, but when uploading it is turned

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While I'm sure we are all waiting for the adjustable hitch manufacturers to come out with a solution to work with the multipro tailgate. I decided to try and find something that was already around tha

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But let me add this. This forum is suppose to be informational for GM owners. I have learned a lot about my trucks on here. Trouble shooting and new products. I am only putting out info just like othe

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On 4/27/2021 at 8:56 AM, crow35 said:

I mounted a switch in the bed. I leave the Multipro Tailgate Upper shut off, but If I need it I toggle it on. Works like a charm and I personally didn't want to use sensor on the receiver to achieve this.  I know it's not totally failsafe, but for me I am trying to protect the tailgate from others who get in the truck while my boat trailers are connected.

 

To do this is very simple..  There is a harness under the driverside/ rear bumper. Push the red tab up to unlock the harness lever, then pulldown the lever to remove the harness plug. On the plug hanging down (after you separate) pullback the black insulation tape and find the solid yellow wire. This is the wire that you will cut and wire the switch into.  Took about 15 minutes and cost me about $15 for switch/ flex tube.  (switch is within reach by the bed handle)  **sorry for picture being 90 turned.. I looked normal on my pc, but when uploading it is turned

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Nice work.  Thanks for sharing.  I'll have to try this.  

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On 4/28/2021 at 6:45 PM, GullLakeMi said:

Nice work.  Thanks for sharing.  I'll have to try this.  

Thank you. I also have been considering a modification to the multipro 2nd tailgate hard stop. I tested it with some Allen keys stuck in both sides between the positive stops. It made the lower step come down shy of a few inches of normal position. I know the step is angled in this scenario slightly , but it still can be used, and it would clear a normal B&W Stow and go hitch so you don’t need to drop the extra $100 for the Multipro hitch which has very limited drop positions. Anyway, if someone were to make a bracket to fit where I placed the Allen keys, they could bolt on as there are bolts next to this location. Anyway just thought I would share this idea.. 

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Well 2 years later, my 6 inch Ultratow hasn't moved!  I use the multipro tailgate more than I thought I would.  Pulls my utility/boat trailers just about perfectly level.

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On 5/2/2021 at 10:15 AM, crow35 said:

Thank you. I also have been considering a modification to the multipro 2nd tailgate hard stop. I tested it with some Allen keys stuck in both sides between the positive stops. It made the lower step come down shy of a few inches of normal position. I know the step is angled in this scenario slightly , but it still can be used, and it would clear a normal B&W Stow and go hitch so you don’t need to drop the extra $100 for the Multipro hitch which has very limited drop positions. Anyway, if someone were to make a bracket to fit where I placed the Allen keys, they could bolt on as there are bolts next to this location. Anyway just thought I would share this idea.. 

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This is great! Did you ever make any brackets for this? I have a swing away hitch that I am hoping to clear when in the open position... and I think something like this may give me the added few inches I need. Do you have any pictures of your set up with the wrenches?

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I didn’t make the brackets yet but I do plan on doing when I have some time. I don’t have any pictures of the Allen wrenches in place but it’s simple to do to see what size you can get away with.  I use my kill switch all the time now. Best mod I have done in a while. Just last week it save me at the lake as one of my boys was getting in the truck bed with hitch installed.

 

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