So had my first forced regen this month as well as learned I cannot pull my old trailer with tailgate down like I could my old gmc.....

Ouch! The body shop actually fixed his without ordering a new tailgate so maybe you can get that lucky..No it was a turn...and the spare tire is what pinched it...
Yep. One of many good reasons to have insurance..Got a quote he said no way to fix because it's on that crease...1500 for a shell and paint...they will swap over my internals...oh well 500 deductible I guess shit happens