I want to put a switch on my tailgate that sets off the alarm just like opening a door would once the alarm is set for the cab area......is this possible. Tired of tools getting stolen from the truck at night. the tail gate has a lock but i dont use it because they would just cut the tunneau cover that covers the bed area.

 

Although I don't have answer for your alarm question, I thought I would throw it out there that we have a product for you since you have a tonneau cover. We have a tailgate indicator position switch that will allow you to no longer leave your tailgate down so you will NEVER mistakenly back into something or loose all your priceless possessions out of the back of your vehicle. Please check out the "GateSaver" its the perfect solution for anyone with a tonneau cover on the bed of their truck to "Protect Your Investments"! Please check out the website tailgateswitch.com for the GateSaver - the tailgate position indicator switch kit. The best part you can install it yourself with the EASY INSTALLATION direction included!!!

 

It's as simple as going to radio shack and buying a switch and wire. You would buy a "normally closed switch". You will have to drill a hole in the bed so when the switch is mounted the gate will press it in which opens the connection when the gates is opened. I would run the wire to just before the drivers door switch and pigtail it, at least that's what I did on my previous truck. worked like a charm as long as the truck alarm was set.

 

I would secure my tools a little better(middle/ back of bed) and set the alarm for sensitive. That way the crook will have to touch the truck to get anything worth$$ and the alarm will sound. -or-
Do like I have and install the rolling locking bed cover. Lock the tailgate and bed cover and wa-la. They don't steel what they can't see or get too. Worth the money.

 

Like he said, that is a easy hookup and you should do it for under $20.00. Good luck.