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Your cart is empty.Eliminate the lunging, crawling and various "oof"-type noises with the Hitch Mate Truck Step XL, which brings all the benefits of our standard Truck Step to a size that works even better with today's biggest trucks and SUVs. It's a sturdy and stable step that mounts to your hitch receiver and telescopes out for easy access whether your tailgate is up or down. The large 8" x 11" platform, anti-slip step mounts in minutes to ride vertically to save space when not in use, yet folds down and locks in place instantly when you need it. Use Truck Step against the receiver when the tailgate is closed-or telescope it out up to 31 inches when the tailgate is down for easy one-step access to the bed. Truck Step mounts to 2-inch receivers, and holds up to 500 pounds-even when fully extended-for easy access to your cargo area. Save your knees and step up in style! Truck Step XL is designed for the largest of today's trucks. For standard and smaller trucks, consider our standard Truck Step #4045, which offers all the strength and utility of the XL version in a smaller size. Looking for the ultimate in theft deterrence for your Truck Step? Consider our Advantage Sports Rack Threaded Hitch Lock #6001 (sold separately).
DG
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
The step is very sturdy. I got the XL size for a half-ton pickup, and I appreciate the extra reach with the tailgate down. I got rid of wobble/rattle by wrapping the end in gaffer's tape before inserting into the hitch. The mechanism to tilt the step took a little getting used to, but it's very secure. Not recommended if you want to remove it often, since it's not quick to take on and off.
sailallday
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
Step works extremely well. I have a ram 3500 dually and the step easily clears the folded down tailgate and makes getting in the truck so much easier. Highly recommend. Buy an anti rattle lock pin and the step becomes really secure with no rattle
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
The concept of this step is brilliant. Execution is horrible. Was looking for a solution that would allow me to have a step which extended beyond the tailgate. Unfortunately, the step is so low that it provides inadequate distance from the ground and still leaves too far of a reach to tailgate. Worse though is that the step is so low that it cracked off driving down a very moderately graded driveway. I called the company for customer support and they told me I was out of luck. Avoid the lost $$ and headache. Just use a step stool. Don’t buy this product.
Jay
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
Great hitch for those that have a older lifted truck. I have a 6" lift, and this makes it easy to get in and out of the bed. Looks good with no clearance issues. The only issue is just getting the step folded back up when done. Needs to be done just perfect to get folded up, but a small price to pay to give old joints a break. Do wish they had it in all black, planning on painting mine when I get the chance.
Joy Yoo
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
This is a great product. It’s the only truck bed step I’ve found you can use with the tail gate open. It’s sturdy. I sometimes jump down to the step when getting off the bed, and it holds up nicely. Folding is a bit tricky. Just make sure the step is locked into position before attempting to fold and you’ll be fine. I like it a lot so far. Neighbors have been commenting they need one too.
jlkidder
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
Well built, a little hard to get foot/step to work properly. Due to type of hitch on my 2019 ram2500 I had to modify to fit tight to bumper otherwise my backup sensors sensed the step as an object in my way. Little concerned about how low it hangs under truck and possibly catching on something but otherwise it is very helpful in getting in and out of my too tall 4x4 ram 2500!
Grant
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2020
Easy to install, the step is easy to lower and extend. I'm 280 lbs and it takes my weight easily, makes it way easier to get in the back of my F250. Rattles slightly. Step, takes a little playing around to get the hang of putting it back up.
huktunfonikz
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016
Bought this for a 2016 Tundra SR5 Crewmax (which has a class IV 2" receiver). It seems to have pretty solid construction, although the step plastic with metal reinforcing it. The box I received was actually slightly damaged (probably from the metal pushing through), but everything looked just fine once unpacked.It fit snugly into my receiver and the anti-wobble bolt really helps to remove any remaining play. I fully extended the step out and with the tailgate down, the full step is visible when standing on the tail gate. Getting up and down is much easier, I no longer need to jump up and down using the bumper's corner.I hope it proves to be as durable and weather proof as the rest of the truck!*EDIT* Do not forget that your departure angle (approach angle when in reverse) really suffers when you install this! I had neglected to check on this earlier, but realized that this is not compatible with the gradual slope of my drive way. Additionally, trying to flip the step up and down is a bit finicky as well - you have to get it just right or it will catch and simply won't budge.
Kevin Miller
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016
I installed this product on a 2015 Ram 3500. I found it difficult to reach anything in the bed of the truck and nearly impossible to climb into the bed. I needed a step with a large weight capacity because I am a large man. The step appears to be strong and very well made. The hitch on my truck is a Class 5 with a 2 1/2 inch opening. I used a Class 5 to Class 4 hitch adapter with the step. The included bolt was long enough to go through the hitch, adapter and the step itself. The included bolt appears to be a Grade 8 bolt so I torqued it to 100 foot pounds and the step does not rattle and is not loose in the hitch opening. I have used the step several times in all positions of extension. It is very solid and I feel confident that it will support my weight. Again, I am a large man and if it holds my weight, it is more than strong enough for most everyone else. The step is easy to use and intuitive for most people. My son having never read the instructions, was able to use the step within seconds of looking at it. I highly recommend this step especially for those who don't use their hitch often. I use my truck with a fifth wheel hitch so it fit my needs perfectly. If you tow often with a bumper pull trailer, perhaps another step would be better for you. However, I have found no other step with a 500 pound weight capacity.
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