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Stepping on the frame of your boat trailer can be a slippery ordeal, especially when wet. The HitchMate Boat Trailer Step boasts a reliable non-skid surface that ensures firm footing. This means you can confidently prep and access your boat without the fear of slipping, giving you more time to enjoy your day on the water.
Versatility is key when dealing with different trailer types. This step’s robust bracket is designed to fit up to a 3-inch x 5-inch trailer frame or tongue, allowing it to adapt seamlessly to various boat trailers. Whether your trailer is a custom fit or standard size, this step adjusts to your needs with ease.
Safety and durability go hand in hand, and this step is no exception. Constructed with durable steel and finished with a powder coat that resists rust, it offers a long-lasting solution to the challenges of boarding your boat. Rated for up to 400 lbs, it’s built to handle high stress with ease, making it a sturdy choice for any boater.
Say goodbye to complex installations that require special tools or professional help. The HitchMate Boat Trailer Step features a straightforward clamp-on mechanism. This design not only simplifies setup but also allows for quick adjustments, ensuring your step is always optimally positioned for safety and convenience.
A comfortable step size can make all the difference in ease of use. The HitchMate provides a generous 5-inch by 9-inch step area, allowing plenty of space for secure footing. This size is perfect for all users, making embarking and disembarking from your boat a breeze.
Constant exposure to water and elements can quickly corrode inferior materials. The steel construction of this step is enhanced with a powder coat finish, providing an added layer of defense against rust and wear. Keeping your step clean will ensure it continues to perform as expected season after season.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to review HE-4036. This is the Heininger HitchMate Boat Trailer Step with a 400 pound weight capacity. I have assembled it to give you an idea of how this would look when it's installed on your trailer. There's no more trying to balance on your narrow trailer frame beams to get at your boat. This unique step right here will make it easy to prep your boat for trailering. The bracket, as you can see, will mount directly to your trailer tongue or frame.
It clamps around the frame with the included hardware, and it will adjust, as you can see the different holes there to fit different size beams. On the very top of the step it has a nice non-skid step surface. It's made of a durable steel construction. Has a nice black powder coat finish to help resist rust. Again, the application on this is for up to 3" x 5" trailer frame or tongue. The weight capacity on this step is 400 pounds.
The step dimensions, just to give you an idea here; the length of it is going to be right at 9". I'm going to swing this around and we'll give you the width of it; the width is going to be right at 5". Like I said, I've assembled it with the mounting hardware and the bracket. You can see how it would go around your trailer frame, the beam on it. Then you can use this step to stand up on to access to your boat. That should do it for the review on Part Number HE-4036. The is the Heininger HitchMate Boat Trailer Step with the 400 pound weight capacity.
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Product is easy to mount but the bolts were to long.
Should tell customer that the locknuts are 11/16", and to use small vise-grips to hold the carriage bolt from slipping out of the
hole in the plate. Use socket wrench.
I am very pleased, as well as impressed, with my new trailer step. It was simple to install and easy to use, making the task of climbing in and out of a boat a very simple matter. It is handsomely built, and will support up to 400 pounds! What more could you ask for?
Helps tremendously for stability putting in and taking my boat out of the water!
Great selection and fast shipping as al ways.
Impressively solid and easy to install. No more standing on slippery trailer tongues for me!
First e-trailer rocks! No one ships things the next day and are received the next.
Personnel are polite and courteous.
I purchased a boat trailer step that goes on the trailer so you don’t have to get your feet wet and is easy to get in the boat.
Every bass boat trailer needs one.
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This step does exactly what I needed. Provided a safe stepping point on my winch support for easy access onto the bow when I’m solo launching. Thank you for a great quality product.
Good quality
Dan 
6/1/2024
Still satisfied built very well and serves the purpose
Great product. Extremely well made and heavy duty. Used on the tongue of my boat trailer to stay dry when winching the boat on the trailer. Highly recommend!
David
12/13/2021
Still extremely happy with product. Makes me question why I did not purchase sooner. Great Product and price.
This is a very well made product. The craftsmanship shows. I ordered them during the Christmas rush and am surprised how promptly they arrived. Due to hip replacement I can no longer climb over the bow of my boat. This will give me a stable means of walking the tongue of the trailer to retrieve it. Can't wait for the snow to back off to give them a try..
Dean B.
12/24/2017
Couldnt be happier. They got a lot of use in the past year. Happy to report no wet feet in that time. Great product...
My only complaint is that the bolts that come with this unit are at least 1” too long. Could use somewhat shorter bolts for this product. Great unit and it’s solid.
fit perfect
Good product. It makes getting into and out of my bass boat much easier when launching/loading on the trailer. Pros: Very sturdy, reasonably easy to install, looks good, prompt delivery. Cons: Adhesive holding non-skid to step is weak, step is a bit narrow (I will probably put another alongside it.) Would recommend.
The bolt on step was delivered the day after I ordered it. It is a very sturdy unit and would likely handle more than the 400 pounds it is rated for. I did have to add some washers to each bolt as the bolts were about 1/4 " longer than the trailer channel.
Awesome product. Easy install and great setup. Easy assist on and off the bow of the boat. A must for any bass boater that loads boat on trailer without assistance.
Best step ever made to put on a boat trailer in order to help you get in and out of your boat. Strong, and long lasting.
Fantastic, strong, heavy-duty step. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how beefy this thing is. It will be a great tool helping me in and out of my boat while it's on the trailer.
Super product, great service, consistently great customer service support all made this an excellent buying experience.
Ever step on your trailer to get something out of the bow of your boat and find that it is an inch out ofyour reach..? Then having to climb into boat to get it..? Frustrating. This trailer step add on takes care of this problem easily. Excellent product, made well. No skid surface is an added bonus, no slipping with wet foot wear.
Great step for boat trailer. Delivery fast, step very well built and easy to install. Love the size for easy in and out of boat.
Step works great
Product is very strong and easy to install. It should improve safety during launch and retrieval of the boat. Smaller dimension works well for boat trailers with shorter tongues.
Good quality and everything I had hoped it would be. Made a much safer on/off the boat trailer by way of hitch area.
This product does exactly what it's supposed to. Also it's easy to install, should fit a variety of trailer frame sizes, has solid hardware and is built VERY strongly. It's made climbing onto the front of my jonboat with a bad leg safe and easy and has enough room on it for both feet if necessary.
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John
7/28/2019
Great I use it every time