
{"id":561,"date":"2017-07-14T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/?p=561"},"modified":"2017-07-14T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T08:00:34","slug":"how-does-honda-ridgeline-dual-action-tailgate-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battisonhonda.com\/blog\/how-does-honda-ridgeline-dual-action-tailgate-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual-Action Tailgate and Other Bed Features of the 2017 Ridgeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a lot to love on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.battisonhonda.com\/clp-2017-honda-ridgeline-oklahoma-city-ok\">2017 Honda Ridgeline<\/a> truck. This midsize model combines car-like handling, maneuverable dimensions, and the versatile cargo-hauling options of a traditional pickup. One of the attractive features of this vehicle is the dual-action tailgate, which can give drivers even more options for loading and unloading. Wondering how does the Honda Ridgeline dual-action tailgate work? Read on!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How does the Honda Ridgeline Dual-Action Tailgate work?<\/h2>\n<p>The dual-action tailgate that comes standard on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline can either fold down like a traditional pickup&#8217;s tailgate, or it can open outward on the driver&#8217;s side more like a door. This can make it easier to load the pickup bed with cargo. In order to switch between the traditional up and down bed opening and the outward door, driver hits a switch under the edge of the tailgate, and the specialized joints will allow the door to swing open.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017-ridgeline-tailgate-down_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017-ridgeline-tailgate-down_o.jpg\" alt=\"dual-action tailgate on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline opening like a traditional pickup truck\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017-ridgeline-tailgate-exploded-view_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-566\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017-ridgeline-tailgate-exploded-view_o.jpg\" alt=\"illustration of the specialized joints on the dual-action tailgate of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017_Ridgeline-driving_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-563\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/703\/2017\/07\/battison-2017_Ridgeline-driving_o.jpg\" alt=\"2017 Honda Ridgeline driving down a dirt road\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>This practical feature is class-exclusive to the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, and is just another good reason to explore this truck if you are looking for a new midsize pickup. The<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/2017-honda-ridgeline-safety-features\/\"> available safety features <\/a>and general capability are a couple of other good reasons.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large\">Read More:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/how-strong-is-wi-fi-2018-honda-odyssey\/\"> Wi-Fi Available in the new 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other Honda Truck Bed Features<\/h3>\n<p>Other attractive truck bed features available on select trims of the Ridgeline include a built-in electricity plug, a Truck Bed Audio speaker system, and lockable In-Bed Trunk\u00ae (which can double as a cooler thanks to being water tight and having a drain in the bottom!). Learn about all of these in our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/battisonhonda\/how-much-can-fit-honda-ridgeline-in-bed-trunk\/\">past post about the things we love about the bed of the 2017 Ridgeline.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, or are interested in test driving one in the Oklahoma City OK area, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.battisonhonda.com\/contact-battison-honda-in-oklahoma-city-ok\">contact a member of the Battison Honda sales team<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a lot to love on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline truck. This midsize model combines car-like handling, maneuverable dimensions, and the versatile cargo-hauling options of a traditional pickup. One of the attractive features of this vehicle is the dual-action tailgate, which can give drivers even more options for loading and unloading. 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