Multipro tailgate hitch suggestions

[RPaul]

If you do buy the b and w hitch have some advice

 

first of all, it does work when hitch is turned back in. When hitch is in use you can still hit tailgate.

 

biggest problem and a huge downside to the BW multipro hitch is the inability to move the ball height much. For whatever reason, you can lower the ball but not raise it. If you trailer enough you’re likely to be sitting way too low with this hitch.
 

sure you can technically flip the entire hitch upside down by removing it, if you need to go up, but mine is locked and you might as well not have bought a 300$ hitch at that point.

 

I still have one for the simple fact that I like having a hitch for being bumped by someone, or me bumping a concrete wall backing into parking spot etc... 

 

just know it’s not a perfect solution.

Edited March 26, 2021 by RPaul

[Jrodpic]

Don’t know if it’s a new feature but my 22 LTD made it possible to lock the top gate so that it won’t open. Key fob needs to be within 3 feet and you hold the top button for 3 seconds. Taillights flash to signal it locked and will do the same if you try to open it. Full gate still functions as normal.

[TexasKeith]

On 4/9/2022 at 7:15 PM, Jrodpic said:

Don’t know if it’s a new feature but my 22 LTD made it possible to lock the top gate so that it won’t open. Key fob needs to be within 3 feet and you hold the top button for 3 seconds. Taillights flash to signal it locked and will do the same if you try to open it. Full gate still functions as normal.

 

That’s a nice improvement! I recently bought a used 2020 GMC, and the tailgate handle cover had a crack from where I think it was lowered with a hitch installed. It would be nice to be able to lock that upper portion when you install your hitch so you don’t have to worry about accidentally dropping that portion of the gate. 

 

It seems like that would be a software/programming issue, but I am sure it will never be available to the previous year models before the 22. 

[sk]

Yes GM added the ability to disable it to the 2022's:

https://gm-techlink.com/?p=15785

 

For years before that you can buy these aftermarket fixes:

https://www.curtmfg.com/tailgate-sensor

https://tailgatefix.com/ 

   (tailgate fix also sells a load-lock that keeps the inner portion of the multi-pro locked in the open position)