Slide-In Campers; Camper Applications; General Information; Carbon Monoxide Warning-Vehicles Equipped With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers - Dodge Dakota 2011 Owner's Manual

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, located in your Owner's Manual packet or
available from your authorized dealer. For safety reasons,
follow all instructions on this important document.

General Information

The Manufacturer's Warranty does not apply to body
modifications and special equipment, such as a camper
unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by
manufacturers other than Chrysler Group LLC. For war-
ranty coverage and service on these items, contact the
applicable manufacturer.
To mount a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can
be removed. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support
cables from the retainer pins. Raise the right side of the
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tailgate until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger
bracket. Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove.
Carbon Monoxide Warning-Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap or Slide-In Campers
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with "Cap or
Slide-In Campers" should extend beyond the overhang-
ing camper compartment and be free of leaks.

TAILGATE

Tailgate Removal

To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps:
1. Open the tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while
maintaining a 45 degree angle.
3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side
by pulling upward and rearward at the same time.
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