Slide-In Campers; Camper Applications; Easy-Off Tailgate; Equipped - RAM 1500 2012 Owner's Manual

236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

SLIDE-IN CAMPERS

Camper Applications

Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the "Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing" document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor-
tant document.
NOTE: When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a
vehicle, an alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) must be provided.

EASY-OFF TAILGATE

To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera
the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to
removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector
bracket located on the rear sill.
Connector Bracket
2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press-
ing inward in the locking tab.