Power Tailgate Conversion Kit for Forthing Friday EV Electric Tailgate Retrofit Kit for Dongfeng Forthing T5 Evo Hands Free Boot
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| Working Voltage: | 12V DC | Opening Time: | 6-8 Seconds |
| Working Temperature: | -30°C To +70°C | Service Life: | 50,000 Cycles |
| Housing Material: | Anodised Aluminium, ABS, Zinc-plated Steel | Drive Type: | Geared DC Motor, Twin Push Struts |
| Trigger Inputs: | Remote Key, Dash Switch, Rear Handle, Foot Sensor | Protection Features: | Anti-pinch Reverse, Over-current Cut-off, P-gear Interlock |
| Installation Method: | Plug And Play, No Drilling | Compatible Vehicle: | Dongfeng Forthing T5 Evo (2020+) |
| High Light: | Electric Trunk Lift,Automatic Trunk Opener,Hands Free Auto Open Trunk |
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Electric Tailgate Retrofit Kit for Dongfeng Forthing T5 Evo/Forthing Friday EV
This Electric Tailgate Retrofit Kit upgrades the manual rear hatch of the Dongfeng Forthing T5 Evo into a fully motorised system. Instead of wrestling with a heavy liftgate in the rain or loading groceries one hand short, drivers simply press a button and the hatch rises on its own. The package is engineered as a true bolt-on conversion: the drive motor, gas strut replacement units, control module and vehicle-matched brackets all follow the original mounting points of the T5 Evo, so the finished installation looks and behaves like a factory option.
How the Conversion Works
Two replacement struts house the drive mechanism and are fixed to the factory ball studs. A controller module is wired to the vehicle harness through a plug-in connector, reading the original latch signal and driving the struts in both directions. Because the wiring is designed as a plug-and-play loom, no cutting or splicing of the factory harness is required, and the whole job is typically finished in 60 to 90 minutes by a single technician with hand tools. The original manual release and central locking remain fully operational at all times.
- Electric Trunk Lift: A 12V DC geared motor raises and lowers the hatch automatically, with smooth start and soft-stop ramps that avoid slamming.
- Automatic Trunk Opener: Unlock the car with the remote and hold the boot key for two seconds, or use the dash-mounted switch, to open or close without touching the panel.
- Hands Free Auto Open Trunk: The optional foot sensor lets drivers sweep a foot under the rear bumper to trigger the hatch while carrying boxes, carts or luggage.
Safety and Comfort Details
- Anti-pinch protection: hall-effect sensing reverses the hatch instantly if an obstacle (a hand, a pet, a bike rack) is detected on the way down.
- Height memory: the open position can be programmed to suit low garage doors, underground car parks or shorter users.
- Gear interlock: the system only responds when the vehicle is in P, so the hatch cannot be operated while driving.
- Soft close finish: the last few centimetres are pulled in gently, eliminating the bang that damages latch hardware over time.
- Low-current standby: the module sleeps after 30 seconds idle and will not drain the battery during long parking periods.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Compatible Vehicle | Dongfeng Forthing T5 Evo (2020 onwards) |
| Working Voltage | 12V DC, negative ground |
| Drive Type | Geared DC motor with twin push struts |
| Travel Time | 6-8 seconds from closed to fully open |
| Trigger Inputs | Remote key, dashboard switch, rear handle, optional foot sensor |
| Protection | Anti-pinch reverse, over-current cut-off, P-gear interlock |
| Housing Material | Anodised aluminium tube, ABS control box, zinc-plated brackets |
| Working Temperature | -30 C to +70 C |
| Service Life | Tested to 50,000 open-close cycles |
Inside the Carton
Each set contains two powered struts, one control module, the vehicle-specific mounting brackets and bolts, a plug-in wiring loom, a foot sensor with bracket (when selected), an installation manual and a spare fuse. Fasteners are packed in numbered bags so the installer can match them to the illustrated steps without guesswork.
Fitment and Support
The kit is built specifically for the Forthing T5 Evo body, so bracket angles and strut lengths match the original geometry and no body drilling is needed. We supply neutral-box or customer-branded packaging, can print buyer logos on the manual, and provide remote technical support in English for workshops and distributors. Sample orders of one set are welcome so buyers can verify fitment before committing to container quantities.