Does anyone know if the Thule Force XXL will still allow the tailgate to open on a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
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I measured from the most aft setting of the positioning clamps in the rear and you will need to have about 28 inches from your rear roof rail to the opened position of you tailgate in the open position. It should be doable since your vehicle is one of the most popular minivans out there. The other consideration is the length od this box...it is long so by shifting it forward on your roof to allow for clearance of the tailgate you may have a fair amount of overhang in the front. Just think really big sun visor.
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I did see a youtube video where the Thule 916XT T2 does allow you to pivot the rack down to open the tail gate, with bikes mounted. You will pay for that feature though, dearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQB4lUtpAAg
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I don't see how it could work on the side door. I expect it will fit around the whole back end, but if the back door is hinged at the top, you might have a problem. The back window on the cap of my Tundra is hinged at the top and has no horizontally open position... it's either pointing up (open) or pointing down (closed). So I can only open the tailgate when the tent is attached.
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If you mean that you do not have a tailgate lift, and only side door buttons, yes it will still work with the tailgate button.
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The tailgate can be opened without opening the tonneau cover panels. With that being said, the last panel of the tonneau cover has to be opened slightly when you close the tailgate and then pushed back down after the tailgate is closed. If you don't, the seal gets jammed in between the tailgate and tonneau cover panel.
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You need to have a locking tailgate. The cover only opens from the inside with a release cord. I am very happy with the cover, nice fit and low profile design.
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Your best bet is to contact Thule direct. I had questions when I ordered mine, and they were very helpful.
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No. You can only open the side at the tailgate since you have to release the clamps that are located under the cover. Only the back clamps are the quick release type. They are only accessable when the tailgate is open.
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Yes. Just as long as you have the factory tailgate. Bert Camp Rigid Hitch Amazon Sales
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The best info I can offer is that the 3rd brake light was in the way on my 2005 Wrangler. I ended up getting the Thule Spare Me and it worked great. It is significantly more expensive but I was very happy with it.
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It only works if the tailgate is up and locked. If you want to be more secure, you have to put a hose clamp or a mcguard lock around the right side hinge point. This way they have difficulty removing it in the down position or if you forget to lock it.
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I suggest you go directly to the Dee Zee Website and ask them. I found them very friendly and helpful when I installed mine. I would guess it should work as it is a simple design and works great. My tailgate was a little heavier because it had the built-in step ladder and hand grip bar but as soon as you pull the latch to open the gate it would start to open quickly and then a second later it was like you were holding it to slow it down and it works every time.
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You won't be able to open the tailgate, but you should have plenty of clearance. We use on a 2002 dodge hemi with pop up camper, no extension needed
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yes it will just have to change the left hinge 2 or 3 bolts to take out and the hinge you need is in the box with tailgate it all there for you and it is easy to change it is a good tailgate and good luck
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Yes and it is very easy to install. There is however nothing like a genuine part when it comes to performance! You have to treat it gently when using. This past week I have been using my tailgate A LOT. There were a few times that I was unable to open the gate at all and it took a lot of cajoling and patience to get it to work. For the price it is a quick fix but if you rely on opening and closing a lot, I would go for something more heavy duty. I will need to replace this again and probably soon. I will try a different one second time around.
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Best bet is to call Thule. They can tell you what every make and model year uses. Thule customer service is 1 (800) 238-2388
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I don't know since I don't have Thule but I promise that if you contact the company, they will get right back to you- EXCELLENT customer service!!!