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2020 HD MultiPro Tailgate Hitch Ball Solution

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39 minutes ago, AT4 HD Ron said:

 

This is becoming comical and I think you are losing more interest than you are gaining.  Unless I am missing something, your website still has no real info on your product...why do I have to enter my e-mail to "see the models"?

I agree, the website certainly leaves one wanting more. 
 

Amazon has a little more info though. 
 

Splitgate Override Switch Tailgate Fix for 2019 - 2020 GMC Sierra Trucks with Multipro Tailgate Safely Prevents Damage of Tailgate Hitting Hitch (GMC 2500 Auto Engage) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081245HDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0AO3DbPG05WP7

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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

davester
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nice shill post  

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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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The B&W will not hit, even if not in its stowed position UNLESS you have the ball near the top of the adjustment range. So far, I have towed 2 enclosed and 1 tilt, and 2 different PWC  trailers and all have needed the ball adjusted very low, either the bottom or 1 up from the lowest position. For all those applications, the ball is adjusted low enough that the stepgate will not hit when deployed.

 

My dump trailer usually requires a smaller drop, I will be interested to see where I end up positioning the adjustable ball.

 

The B&W is well made, works good and is stupid expensive, no doubt. However, for me, with a vast range of trailers to pull, it has been a very good purchase. Without this, I have 2 buckets strpped in the back of my truck holding 4 or 5 different drops and ball sizes.  Now, the B&W stays attached and ready for whatever trailer I need to connect to.

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Guys we are trying to get the info out. If you have never done this before it’s a work in progress. A lot has to go into this and thanks to the feedback we are receiving we  are trying to make some changes so that it will be easier to understand. We understand about the email and will look into that. We also will try to get a better video out of the product and how it works. Please be patient and Thanks!

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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8 hours ago, twofish said:

I agree with you Ron, I also have a 2020 AT4, what I am wondering is if 6 inch drop is enough for my bass boat trailer... The truck seems to ride pretty high, I will do some measuring with my old hitch first. 

 

The B&W hitch will bang into the gate the first time you forget to fold it under. 

 

The lockout seems like it would work, but I don't care for the lack of information on how it hooks into the truck, etc... 

 

The other thing I would like is a 2.5" hitch that cleared. 

 

Small problem to have for such a great truck, I am sure better solutions will show up soon. 

 

This was when I was test driving the truck and only had a 6" adjustable drop hitch to test with. I bought a $30 used non-adjustable 8" drop hitch to use with the boat, but bought an adjustable Weigh Safe 10" drop hitch to use with my inline snowmobile trailer to level it out.

 

 

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2 hours ago, SkidooSteve12 said:

 

This was when I was test driving the truck and only had a 6" adjustable drop hitch to test with. I bought a $30 used non-adjustable 8" drop hitch to use with the boat, but bought an adjustable Weigh Safe 10" drop hitch to use with my inline snowmobile trailer to level it out.

 

 

 

Thank you, does look like 8" drop is the ticket for a boat. 

 

The TailgateFix on Amazon link was helpful, it does seem pretty clean looking. 

 

B&W hitch now back in contention in my mind too, that was helpful In2racn, thank you. 

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I wonder if we can just make our own switch?  I like the manual idea.  But I would like a more clear on off indicator, plus I do not trust that their adhesive will hold it in all weather conditions. I'm thinking I could tuck it up under the bumper....

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5 hours ago, Musgo said:

I wonder if we can just make our own switch?  I like the manual idea.  But I would like a more clear on off indicator, plus I do not trust that their adhesive will hold it in all weather conditions. I'm thinking I could tuck it up under the bumper....

Couldn’t you just install it with some jbweld?

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17 hours ago, Dan Forsythe said:

I got the B&W thats specifically made for the multi-pro tailgate. The 7in drop is a little much IMO but its worth it to me to not have to EVER take it out. 

 

https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/product/multipro-tow-stow 

I have this too. There’s a ton of room to use the tailgate, works great. Unfortunately it does help me when I use the WD hitch for my travel trailer. I can remember it. But my wife, son, other family member, friend, etc... won’t. So I definitely see the appeal to this solution. I wonder if the manual switch version could be wired up to an upfitter switch.

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I cant open a standard tailgate with the travel trailer hooked up because of the tongue jack. Not being able to use the step is really not an issue to me. I have B&W also but have not used it. Does anyone have issues with how close the ball is to the truck? Seems like tight turns could cause trailer to truck contact. 

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On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2020 at 10:14 AM, Musgo said:

I wonder if we can just make our own switch?  I like the manual idea.  But I would like a more clear on off indicator, plus I do not trust that their adhesive will hold it in all weather conditions. I'm thinking I could tuck it up under the bumper....

You can definitely just put a switch in.  Cut one wire, splice the switch in, and you are done.

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5 hours ago, sdelam said:

I cant open a standard tailgate with the travel trailer hooked up because of the tongue jack. Not being able to use the step is really not an issue to me. I have B&W also but have not used it. Does anyone have issues with how close the ball is to the truck? Seems like tight turns could cause trailer to truck contact. 

With the B&W I haven't had any issues with my 8.5 wide v-nose enclosed trailer. I am very careful to not crank it around tho too. my thought is if you jackknife it you either did something wrong, or shouldnt be where you are in the first place. 

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Musgo

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19 hours ago, AT4 HD Ron said:

You can definitely just put a switch in.  Cut one wire, splice the switch in, and you are done.

I'm thinking a simple rocker switch would be perfect.  Can you think of any good waterproof switch options?  Do you happen to know what gauge those wires are?  I found waterproof self splicing caps that are good for 22-14g wire.  

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I got the B&W 3 ball hitch. What an incredible piece of hardware! I ordered the locking pin to help it to not grow legs. 

 

I really like it, had to pull car trailer with 2-5/16 ball, pull pin, rotate, and done. They are expensive, but pleased with the build quality. 

 

 

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On 3/4/2020 at 6:36 AM, Musgo said:

I'm thinking a simple rocker switch would be perfect.  Can you think of any good waterproof switch options?  Do you happen to know what gauge those wires are?  I found waterproof self splicing caps that are good for 22-14g wire.  

Anyone have the schematic, or wire number, ID information that the switch need put in series with? 

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