
{"id":1844,"date":"2020-02-06T15:34:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T15:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/chrisauffenberg\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:35:29","slug":"2020-ram-1500-multifunctional-tailgate-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/2020-ram-1500-multifunctional-tailgate-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful and Practical, the 2020 RAM 1500 multifunctional tailgate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>2020 RAM 1500 Multifunctional Tailgate Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a truck owner, you know that having access to the bed of a truck is crucial. Whether you are loading things up to move or putting a few items in for your weekend away trip, the bed of your truck is essential. There was a new multifunctional tailgate that was introduced on the 2019 RAM 1500. It seemed to be a hit, so it has returned on the 2020 RAM 1500! Keep reading as we take a look and learn more about the 2020 RAM 1500 multifunctional tailgate features!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Opening the multifunctional tailgate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, to get to the bed of the truck, a person would have to open the tailgate, and that was that. With the new multifunctional tailgate, you now have options. You are still able to open the tailgate all the way just like before. In addition, you can now open the tailgate like you would a door with 60\/40 access to the bed. You can also use the 60\/40 split and open only part of the tailgate. That way, if things were moving around during the drive, there is less of a chance for everything to fall onto the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/how-to-open-a-frozen-car-door-or-lock\/\">What To Do If Your Car Freezes Shut in the Winter<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055045\/2020-Ram-1500_o.jpg\" alt=\"2020 RAM 1500 with tailgate closed\" class=\"wp-image-3705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055045\/2020-Ram-1500_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055045\/2020-Ram-1500_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29063908\/2020-Ram-1500-Exterior-Rambox-B1ll_o.jpg\" alt=\"People loading goods onto the 2020 RAM 1500 with tailgate open\" class=\"wp-image-3708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29063908\/2020-Ram-1500-Exterior-Rambox-B1ll_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29063908\/2020-Ram-1500-Exterior-Rambox-B1ll_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055444\/2020-Ram-1500_B7_Copy-2ll_o.jpg\" alt=\"2020 RAM 1500 with closed tailgate towing a speedboat\" class=\"wp-image-3706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055444\/2020-Ram-1500_B7_Copy-2ll_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055444\/2020-Ram-1500_B7_Copy-2ll_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29064218\/2020-RAM-1500-with-RAMBOX_o.jpg\" alt=\"2020 RAM 1500 with RAMBOX\" class=\"wp-image-3712\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>RAMBOX\u00ae Cargo Management System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever find yourself needing space for one or two more large items once the bed of your truck is full? You will not anymore! The 2020 RAM 1500 now has a RAMBOX\u00ae Cargo Management System on either side of the bed. This extra storage space is able to be locked, is weatherproof, and is drainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/2019-ram-1500-bed-lengths-and-cargo-bed-volume\/\">How much can you fit in the truck bed of the RAM 1500?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Where can I learn more about the multifunctional tailgate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055446\/2020-Ram-1500_B60_o.jpg\" alt=\"2020 RAM 1500 in front of white barn\" class=\"wp-image-3707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055446\/2020-Ram-1500_B60_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/02\/29055446\/2020-Ram-1500_B60_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about the multifunctional tailgate available on the 2020 RAM 1500, please stop in and see us! Our friendly team members would be happy to answer your questions and assist you in any way that they can! While you are at one of our locations, make sure that you take the 2020 RAM 1500 for a test drive. We are sure that you will enjoy this truck as much as we do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/how-do-i-calculate-my-trucks-max-payload\/\">What is payload capacity and why does it matter?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 RAM 1500 Multifunctional Tailgate Features As a truck owner, you know that having access to the bed of a truck is crucial. Whether you are loading things up to move or putting a few items in for your weekend away trip, the bed of your truck is essential. 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