Always Tow With the Tailgate Up. Many trailers include a vertical tongue jack designed to lift the coupler. It’s great for getting the trailer hitched, but terrible news for an open tailgate.

Pro Access Swings Into Play. Instead of Ram's 60/40-split dual opening "barn doors," Ford fits a single 37-inch-wide door in the center of the gate and gives it check stops at 37, 70, and 100 degrees.