“The Ram Multifunction Tailgate is intuitive to operate, and owners will find it immediately useful,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand – FCA. load rating, Ram Multifunction Tailgate retains all of the traditional tailgate’s capability. Unlike other multi-element tailgates, the Ram Multifunction Tailgate is trailer-friendly and does not require that the trailer and hitch be removed before opening. Being able to access the bed closer to the bumper makes stepping up easier makes loading bulky item easier makes unloading and washout easier and allows forklift loading. Independent opening features make curbside loading easier. Ram Multifunction Tailgate’s dual side-hinged tailgate doors further enhance the 1500’s bed access and utility. In addition to retaining the capabilities of a fully-dampened, drop-down tailgate with remote release options, the Ram Multifunction Tailgate adds a first-of-its kind 60-40 split, swing-away functionality. The Ram 1500 Multifunction Tailgate feature is unique among all pickups, and offers customers cargo-access flexibility without compromise. Ram Truck today unveiled a new Multifunction Tailgate that adds even greater utility to the truck industry’s cargo-management and storage leader. It adds something like 12' to the bed floor height, but if a person has a truck without Ram Box and wants something to store stuff in, and can live with the bed being 12' shallower, they can look into Decked: View attachment 8065February 6, 2019, Auburn Hills, Mich. I don't think Decked makes a model to fit a truck that already has factory Ram Box.Īnd if I recall correctly, Nissan has had optional in-bed accessory boxes for awhile: But if for some reason I couldn't get genuine Ram Box, I'd seriously look into Decked.

I will definitely be buying my 2019 1500 with Ram Box option, as soon as it becomes available with the 6'4' bed. And if you had a camper shell, I don't think anyone would ever even know that you have Decked boxes under the floor of the bed. Also, unless the thief looks down into your truck bed, said thief would never know you have any storage boxes on board. One advantage is, the Decked drawers can be locked, and then a person can close & lock the tailgate of their truck, so effectively a thief would have to go through two locks to get to your stuff. It adds something like 12' to the bed floor height, but if a person has a truck without Ram Box and wants something to store stuff in, and can live with the bed being 12' shallower, they can look into Decked:

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