georamorim
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Can the tail gate open without lifting the glass. I've heard that the lock and latch mechanisms freezing and I'm wondering if they makes access to the bed impossible.
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Yes, it can open, but if it is setup right the rubber gasket will take a little abuse, my locks have not frozen yet, been single digit temps. but not below zero yet. I did lube them with light oil late summer to improve the operation....Jack
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Tailgate will open without lifting the door. Getting it to close without lifting the door is not always easy. The top of the tailgate is a split level that is higher on the outside. If the cap is installed correctly, the gasket on the bottom of the door drops into the lower section and makes a nice seal.
I have not had any issues with the latches or locks. I did get a tube of graphite lube and squirted some into all of the locks. We don't get wet and freezing weather here, so I can't say on that.
I have not had any issues with the latches or locks. I did get a tube of graphite lube and squirted some into all of the locks. We don't get wet and freezing weather here, so I can't say on that.
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I agree with others here yes it's possible to lower and raise the tail gate while the smart cap is closed and the tailgate is unlocked. The temperature was at least -2 below last night & it had snowed with about 12 inches of snow and the tailgate froze to the rubber gasket on the cap and I was able to break it free to get it open. The locks on the smart cap opened up and relocked without issue, nothing was froze. I just had it installed a month or two ago so it's new.
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I spoke with a gentleman at RSI about this. He said that you just need to set the rack up so the rear is a bit higher. So the gate just barely kisses the rubber gaskets.
I have had to shim the rear and center mounting points, but it works great now. I drove through rain yesterday and no leaks. Though I suspect I am more susceptible to leaks in a car wash.
I have had to shim the rear and center mounting points, but it works great now. I drove through rain yesterday and no leaks. Though I suspect I am more susceptible to leaks in a car wash.
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Followed the instruction and never had an issue. I can open and close the glass or the tailgate by itself.
It hardly gets cold enough to freeze where I am.
It hardly gets cold enough to freeze where I am.
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