Hitch step makes it easy to step into your truck bed or access your cargo area. Easily extends out for use with your tailgate down. Assembly can be folded out of the way to keep the step from becoming an obstacle. Pin and clip sold separately.
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This hitch-mounted step makes it easy to hop into the back of your truck bed or reach your luggage rack. And it easily extends so that you can use the step with your tailgate down.
To extend the step, simply pull the knob on the side of the support arm out and pull the step toward you. To slide the step back into the retracted position, simply pull the same knob on the side of the support arm while you push the step in toward your hitch.
You can fold this step assembly to sit flush with your bumper when the step is not in use. This keeps the step from becoming an obstacle.
Simply pull the knob that sticks out of the bottom of the support arm. This allows you to pivot the step assembly to the side.
Simply release the knob when the step assembly is in the stowed position.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're gonna be taking a look at the etrailer extendable hitch-mounted step for two inch hitches, part number 288-08400.What we have here is etrailer's very own hitch step. It's gonna mount directly to your hitch. It's gonna give you access to the bed of your truck, or to the top of your vehicle, a little bit easier. One of the things I really like about this step is it's not permanent. I can take it off, I can switch it between vehicles. Say you're on a work site, and you have a ladder rack on the back of your friend's truck.
You can use this step, as long as he has a two inch hitch, to help get the ladders down.Another great thing about this, it's gonna have a 500 pound max weight capacity. It's gonna be a hundred pounds more than some of the other styles out there.Now we'll show you how to use the step in a real life situation. My knees are starting to hurt a little bit, maybe I have hip problems. For you out there who have some hip problems, it's hard for you to get in and out of the back of the truck because you need to get something that's all the way up in the back, we have the solution.When you're done using it, simply push the knob on the bottom, rotate it in, and you can carry it like that. Or you have the option to completely remove it if you're pulling a trailer.It's gonna be constructed out of a durable black powder coated steel that's gonna resist corrosion, so it's gonna last you quite a long time.
The step pad's gonna be made out of an ABS slip-resistant plastic. You can see here it's got a lot of tread, so it's gonna work well in wet conditions. Your step's gonna have two plastic knobs. This knob here is gonna be to extend your step. This knob here's gonna be to fold the step so it sits underneath your bumper.It's gonna offer two hitch pin holes, depending on your application on your hitch.
They are gonna be a standard 5/8" in diameter. So I'm gonna give you a couple of measurements, from the hitch pin holes to this edge of your step pad. From this most forward one, from the center of the hole to the edge you're looking at about 17-7/8". From this hole to the outer edge you're looking at about 15-3/8". Now keep in mind that's fully retracted.When we extend it, which sticks in it, you pull the knob and slide it out.
From that most forward hole you're looking at about 24-7/8". From this hole you're looking at about 22-3/8". So it gives you plenty of space, or plenty of movement, for different size vehicles.One great thing about this step is it only weighs 18 lbs, so it's very lightweight. Now this step does not come with a hitch pin and clip, so you will have to pick one up when you order your step. What you're gonna do is just slide it into your hitch, line up one of your two hitch pin holes, insert your hitch pin, and clip.And that'll do it for a look at the etrailer extendable hitch mounted step for two inch hitches, part number 288-08400.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (75 Customer Reviews)
Hitch step makes it easy to step into your truck bed or access your cargo area. Easily extends out for use with your tailgate down. Assembly can be folded out of the way to keep the step from becoming an obstacle. Pin and clip sold separately.I have had 2-F150's with a step in the tail gate. My current truck doesn't have that feature. I have installed and tried this step and found it makes getting into the bed much easier. I do like and recommend this product 744666
Just got it hooked it all up seems to work great, only negative so far is I wish it was a little bit higher off of the ground but other than that seems solid hopefully it'll work good for a long time I definitely would buy another one 573858
Dirk - 10/14/2019I compare the part to a standard drop hitch the outside corner radius is not same. It’s a an inferior part. 599353
Works good, my only complaint, didn’t expect it to be so big. Great service from etrailer, it will be my first stop for any other items for my new truck. 566741
I would have liked to give this item more stars but it didn't work out for 2 reasons, 1 is using it with the factory receiver (F250) it sticks out way to far (even in it's retracted position), and the step is a little wobbly. I did not feel safe with the distance I had to step from this step to either the bumper or into the bed. I went ahead and ordered the weather tech, more simplistic step that will insert flush with the hitch providing more of a safer step. 658102
If your truck has a 3 in. Receiver with a 2 in. Insert you won’t be able to utilize the hole that positions the step closest to the bumper. The reinforcement gussets on the unit prevent it from clearing the extra width of the 3 in. Receiver . Aside from that it is a well made product . Better suited for a half ton truck with a standard 2 in. Receiver. 529367
It arrived in excellent condition. I haven't had a chance to use it yet 538376
Raymond - 07/06/2019Excellent made heavy duty. I had bought an different brand first and it was really filmsy made and broke quickly . This one great quality. Fast shipping I got it next day after ordering. 496592
brian h - 04/14/2019Everything about this product was as advertised .I got my package in only 3 days. For the price I don't think you can do any better. Seems very sturdy. I noticed a couple of reviews said they had to file out the receiver to get it to fit. They must have had some type of aftermarket receiver. The receiver I have on my truck came with my F-150 and it fit perfectly. It took every bit of 30 seconds to put it on. 610174
I own a Chevy Silverado 2500. when I first purchased it I had to re- drill the holes in it to get it to fit. That was a pain in the Butt. Thank God I had the metal drills to do it. When buying it , should be ready to fit into trailer hitch. Other than that it was excellent and has been a godsend on getting up into the pickup bed to get things out. I like it very much. 690657
Works great. Just what I needed. 615136
Installed in minutes no assembly required F150 I keep step stool to get in bed of truck this unit is great tailgate up or down I can step up & it folds away very good price for quality product 541843
Mike - 07/15/2019concept is great, however the 2 inch tube was not welded square to the side braces and therefor it would not slide into the receiver. Had to grind off the side of the receiver in order for the tube to slide in. Also the knob on the release pin that allows the step to pivot out most likely will soon vibrate off so I put some locktite on it. After mounting, it functions well and looks good on the truck. It was difficult for me to get into my truck with the canopy on. This took care of that problem. The price was very reasonable and I doubt if I could have built one any cheaper. 574901
Way too easy install, just what I was looking for! Easy for me to get in , remove it when you don’t need it, 539446
Excellent quality and so easy to use and adjust. It adjusts forward and backward as well as side to side with the push/pull of knobs. Using on my golf cart which has a rather high, rear-facing seat. 589102
The trailer hitch step that I ordered (Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches) arrived and was exactly as advertised. It is of excellent quality and arrived in excellent condition. My order was actually expedited at no additional cost to me and arrived within four days of order. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest this product to others and won't hesitate to use etrailer again in the future. 494414
Best step I could buy. Installed on my 2019 Honda Ridgeline and works well when the tailgate is up down or when it swings open. I am 75 years old and I would recommend this step to anyone. 754844
I received the the step today fits the truck well. It will help my old legs get into the truck bed. Works well and the price was reasonable. 747527
As I age (75) getting up into the bed of my pick up truck becomes more difficult. Therefore this item was purchased and installed, and has been a tremendous aide. This is an excellent product; strong and well made with a reasonable price. Purchasing and shipping was easy and convenient from an excellent company who appears to try to provide superb service with a strong product line. My next door neighbor speaks highly of them also. 746389
very handy,but I keep it in my ram box as i don't often need to climb into the bed of my truck.It is a well made product and worth the price. 745632
This practice everything I expected to be it's working great and the purchasing process was easy. 739469
I purchased the extendable mounted truck step as a Christmas gift for my husband and am happy to report that he loves it! It was getting more difficult to jump into the back of his Tundra (the age factor!), and I worried he would hurt himself. This step was the perfect solution, and he loves that it swings in and out. Thank you for a great product. 737813
works great 736277
Great product with my newer truck being higher it works exactly as I’d hoped it would. Times when I just need it folded in and others when swung out with tailgate up and extended with gate down. My grandsons 6 and 5 also can work it as they love to “help” me in my projects. Buying another for my son’s truck so they can “help” him. Thanks For a well built and sturdy product. 736034
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Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Item is missing the bottom knob. Otherwise new and unused.
Condition: Missing Parts
Notes: Item is missing the lower knob. Otherwise new and unused.
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