JamesEvan
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I am planning on sleeping in my truck bed until I pick up a RTT when traveling and the current iteration of RSI's latches do not lock from the inside, nor unlock as the tensioner is behind a plate facing externally. RSI is currently working on new locks, but I needed a near term solution so I can make it through this season. Below is what I have worked so far and while not full proof as I am currently dependent on the power tailgate, it'll work. If anyone has a details or a writeup on a way to manually open our tailgate please share.
Problem: Pulling up tailgate while in the bed.
Solution: Remove the 2 center bolts (T30) on the tailgate and install 1" poly strap
Problem: Unable to lock the RSI Smartcap tailgate door from the inside when locks are in the unlocked position and the door is closed with the tailgate up.
Solution: Roll 16 U.S. Pennies in Duct Tape and place in the roll inside the locking mechanism (pictured below) with it closed and unlocked.
Closing/Locking Procedure:
1: While inside the bed pull the tailgate up via installed strap
2: Pull the cap door down and push the locking latches down to close
3: Secure the roll of pennies as pictured below
Unlocking/Opening
1: Remove roll of pennies
2. Open the power tailgate via the key fob *Note The tailgate will not just soft open due to the weather stripping, you will need to give it a nudge.
3. Reach outside of the RSI cap and push the latch button.
Problem: Pulling up tailgate while in the bed.
Solution: Remove the 2 center bolts (T30) on the tailgate and install 1" poly strap
Problem: Unable to lock the RSI Smartcap tailgate door from the inside when locks are in the unlocked position and the door is closed with the tailgate up.
Solution: Roll 16 U.S. Pennies in Duct Tape and place in the roll inside the locking mechanism (pictured below) with it closed and unlocked.
Closing/Locking Procedure:
1: While inside the bed pull the tailgate up via installed strap
2: Pull the cap door down and push the locking latches down to close
3: Secure the roll of pennies as pictured below
Unlocking/Opening
1: Remove roll of pennies
2. Open the power tailgate via the key fob *Note The tailgate will not just soft open due to the weather stripping, you will need to give it a nudge.
3. Reach outside of the RSI cap and push the latch button.