Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel - Black - 500 lbs
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Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel - Black - 500 lbs
Item # 288-08400
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etrailer Hitch Step - 288-08400
- Swing-Away Step
- Extendable Step
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Standard Step
- 9-1/4 Inch
- Steel
- etrailer
- 500 lbs
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.
Features:
- Hitch step makes it easy to get into your truck bed or access your cargo area
- Platform provides a convenient step at the base of your bumper
- Extendable support arm allows you to use the step with your tailgate down
- Pivoting assembly can be folded out of the way when not in use
- Keeps the step from becoming an obstacle
- ABS plastic, non-slip step surface
- Durable steel construction
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately) is required to secure to hitch
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Step platform dimensions: 9-1/4" long x 5-1/8" wide
- Distance from the center of hitch pin hole to front of step platform:
- 24-7/8" With step extended
- 17-7/8" With step retracted
- Weight capacity: 500 lbs
- Weight: 18 lbs
- 1-Year limited warranty
Extendable Hitch Step
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.
Fold Away for Storage
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.
08400 etrailer.com Extendable Pivoting Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel - Black - 9-1/4" Long x 5-1/8" Wide - 500 lbs
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Customer Reviews
Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel - Black - 500 lbs - 288-08400
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (188 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.by: Jody03/17/2021
Works great, amazing idea! And when the camper is on I don't have to remove steps!
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Still awesome. Love it, although my dog would prefer a larger step, lol It does the job and I no longer have to carry a milk crate to get up to the door.
Jody - 03/20/2022by: GREG11/02/2021
vend at antique markets and I go in & out of my truck bed a great deal of times loading & unloading my truck. This Extendable Hitch Mounted Step has been of great assistance and helpful / safe unit. Many times in the past I had relied on an over turned pail or bucket to step on.
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still happy with the unit, much safer than an overturned pail
gregory b - 11/04/2022by: Lawrence 10/21/2022
The step is a great help in getting in and out of our truck bed. The installation was amazingly easy and took just a few minutes. The operation of the steps was easy to figure out and operated smoothly and quickly. The step is very well built and is made from durable and weather resistant materials.
Overall a great buy for us.
by: Gustavo12/28/2021
Makes getting into the bed of truck easier whether tailgate is open or closed.
by: Stan 08/21/2022
I'm not a young man and can't hop up into the bed of my truck anymore. The extendable hitch mounted step was exactly what I needed. It's easy to deploy and extends beyond the tailgate of my F150 4x4.
by: Paul08/15/2022
the first hitch that I received had two defects; the side was welded at an angle so that it would not insert completely into the collar and one hole was not completely drilled. I received a replacement that had the very same problem with the welding problem. I would not recommend this product,
by: Michael 05/19/2021
Great extendable step. Worked well when camping in truck bed tent. Easy in and easy out at a great price.
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Awesome. Great tool for an “older” guy to retrieve bed items.
Michael - 05/19/2022by: Hui05/01/2022
Love this step, good looking on my F350. I bought one similer step on [online] year ago but it only last for 6 months. I wish I could find this product sooner.
by: Thomas 11/07/2022
I just received it. It was nice that it was fully assembled. The only thing I see is that it would not slide in to my receiver to get to the second hole.
by: Michael10/15/2022
Great Quality products and excellent customer service
by: James04/08/2022
Hi
The product is very well built and quality material was used. I am hoping rusting factors are low since I live in lower Florida. Excellent product to replace the ladder options that are advertised. These ladders require to be attached to the tailgate with drilling several whole. Great concept and appreciate the engineering that went into designing this hitch step.
by: William03/17/2022
This is a very solidly built product. I have had both hips replaced and multiple back surgeries. this step makes it possible for me to now access the bed of my Ram pickup when I need to. I was very impressed as to how compact the step is yet it still extends past the lowered tail gate when in use. Well done. I highly recommend this product.
by: Carl04/10/2020
Great product especially for the price,
pros-installs easily, at the right height to readily get in the bed on my f250, latches are positive and easy to use, extending the step makes it work well when the tailgate is down, nice wide step, seems to be very sturdy
Cons- the receiver only fits in the first hole Spot, the spare tire on my f250 won’t let the receiver go fartherIn to the second, closer to the bumper, hole. The step pad has a fair amount of play side to side.
I’d buy it again and recommend to a friend
by: Keith03/04/2019
Everything 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.
by: Lisa03/31/2022
Absolutely love this. Easy to use and makes getting in truck bed so much easier. Quick and easy ordering and shipping with communication on the status each step of the way.
by: Jack10/30/2021
This worked great for the first 6 months. But after extensive use (3-4 times a day, 5 days a week) it started to sag at full extension. The sagging is now 2 inches or more. This makes it slippery under wet conditions. The design makes it very difficult to shim this product to correct the dip if you don't leave it installed permanently.
Comments
Thank you for your feedback. I have reached out to the manufacturer and it does have a 1 year warranty.
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Jenny N - 11/02/2021by: Don 09/07/2020
Works as advertised. Only wish it had an additional detent at a 45 degree angle so you could grab the box corner of the truck when stepping in or out....Otherwise solid item and helpful for getting into the bed even with the tailgate down
Comments
Thrown out. This lasted about a month in upstate NY winter conditions. The pins all seized and wound not release to swing or extend. It seems it was poorly designed for adverse conditions and would not reccomend for any where you may encounter winter weather for an extended time, such as longer than a couple weeks.
Don D - 09/08/2021by: Guy12/27/2021
Seems to mount and function very well. Only comment at this point is the fit is a bit loose in the receiver. Causes a bit of sagging and looseness and may require shimming in the future. I sprayed the working parts with Boeshield and now will see how it stands up to road salt this winter.
Comments
I recommend using an anti-rattle device like part # e99007
etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel
$22.72 to prevent the movement in the hitch.
-- etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel
$22.72 to prevent the movement in the hitch.
Jenny N - 12/28/2021
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Works great
Comments
It works well. Helps getting in and out of my F250 box
Roy - 08/14/2022by: Alan05/26/2022
im sorry, but it broke and i had to get another.
Comments
You mentioned that the hitch step broke and I wanted to ask a few follow up questions. How long did you have the step before it broke? Do you still have it?
-- Jenny N - 05/31/2022by: Randy 09/29/2021
It helps me get into the back of my truck bed with ease because of my arthritis in my back and legs. I can now get into my trucks tool box and get the things I need out of it.
by: Kimberly 08/14/2022
Great product!
by: E E08/12/2020
Well first off, my wife loves it for ease of getting onto the back of her Honda Ridgeline, we are getting older so this "step" really helps. It was a breeze to install. Great product !
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Wife loves it and I do too !
Ernest M - 08/13/2021by: Phill07/27/2021
The step works as advertised. It is easy to use and is a tremendous help in getting in and out of the truck bed. My main complaint is the
Unit was rusting. The paint was not designed to go through a Nebraska winter when ice melt is regularly applied to the streets. I had to take it apart and clear the rust off of it and repaint. A powder coat would stand up better.
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Thank you for your review. Good idea with the paint maintenance. It is sometimes needed on hitch receivers as well. Find more tips here:
-- Sierra K - 08/03/2021
by: Bruce03/29/2019
Works great. Just what I needed.
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- What Does Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 Stick Out When StoredWhen turned to the side the step portion of the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 will stick out past the bumper and hitch opening. If you check out the picture I attached you'll get an idea of what it will look like in the store position.
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- Length of Extendable Hitch Mounted Step When SidewaysThe Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches # 288-08400 measures approximately 14" when it is sideways, as you can see by the accompanying photo.
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- What is the Overall Length of the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400?The length of the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 fully extended is 23-5/8" and fully retracted is 16-5/8" from the very outer edge of the step to the outer edge of the shank.
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- How Far Does etrailer Hitch Step # 288-08400 Stick Out From HitchThe etrailer Hitch Step # 288-08400 that you referenced extends out 24-7/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the step when fully extended. This would be the extendable step that sticks out the furthest that we offer.
view full answer... - Measurement of Square Tube on etrailer.com Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400I went out to our warehouse to measure the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 that you referenced and found that the square tube the step is attached to is 1-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 inches. This is a really nice hitch step that features a durable steel construction, a pivoting design that allows it to be folded away when not in use, and a 500 pound weight capacity. I have attached a short video demonstration that you can also check out.
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- How Much Does the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step Weigh?The Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel - Black - 500 lbs # 288-08400 weighs about 18 pounds. It does have a maximum weight capacity of 500 pounds.
view full answer... - Does Extendable Hitch Mounted Step For 2 Inch Hitches Fit 2011 Chevy AvalancheYes the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2 Hitches - Steel - Black - 500 lbs Item # 288-08400 that you referenced would fit the 2 inch hitch of your 2011 Chevy Avalanche.
view full answer... - How Far Out Extendable Hitch Mounted Step Sticks Past HitchThe distance from the center of the hitch pin hole of the # 288-08400 to the furthest point out when in the stored position is 6-1/2 inches.
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- How to Tell if Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches Will Clear TailgateWhen using the outer mounting hole for the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches # 288-08400 the furthest part of the step will be 24-7/8" out from the center of the hitch pin hole. I don't have a way to tell you off-hand how that lines up with the tailgate on your 2022 Ford F-150 but you can grab a tape measure and maybe a yard stick to see how this interacts with your pickup. Attached is a photo demonstrating the length of the hitch mounted step as well as a review video for you...
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- How Far Out Will the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step Part # 288-08400 Stick Out on a 2016 Ram 1500The Extendable Hitch Mounted Step part # 288-08400 that you referenced is adjustable which means the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the shank to the outer edge of the step can be adjusted to anywhere from 17-7/8" to 24-7/8". If you then measured from the center of the hitch pin holes to the outer end of the bumper on your 2016 Ram 1500 you would then be able to determine how far it would stick out from the bumper. When we installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part...
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- Availability of Hitch Mounted Step to Use with Ball MountThe etrailer.com Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 features a really great design that makes for easy truck bed access but there is not a way to attach a ball mount or hitch ball to the unit so that you can tow with it still in place. You will need to completely remove the step assembly from the 2 inch hitch on your Ford F-150 in order to install a ball mount in its place for towing. The closest option we have available to what you are wanting to do is with the Buyers Products...
view full answer... - Can etrailer Brand 288-08400 Hitch Step Be Used in a 2-1/2 Inch ReceiverAlthough the # 288-08400 etrailer.com brand hitch step you'd looked at isn't available in a version for a 2-1/2 inch hitch, you can always use a hitch reducer sleeve like # 58102 which would reduce the hitch receiver opening down to a 2 inch, which is compatible with the hitch step. The sleeve could also be used for other hitch mounted accessories you might have. I've linked to product videos for the hitch step as well as the reducer sleeve.
view full answer... - Dimensions of the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step Part # 288-08400I have attached a few dimensions of the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step part # 288-08400 for you which you should then be able to use to determine compatible. As you can see, the vertical channel that extends above the shank only does so by 3/16" so I don't feel this will be an issue. However, you will want to pay special attention to the angled portion of the body in relation to the hitch pin hole. If the above will not work for you then we do have the HitchMate TruckStep Extendable part...
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- Retractable Bed Step Recommendation for a 2020 Ram 2500If your 2020 Ram 2500 is a Crew cab or a Mega cab then you can use the # B7541415. We do not have an option for a Regular cab 2500 at this time. This is a spring loaded retractable step that installs on the passenger side of your truck bed just in front of the rear wheel. If you are looking for a hitch mounted step then I would recommend the etrailer.com extendable hitch step # 288-08400 if you need to use a step at the back of your truck bed not just at the passenger side.
view full answer... - What Hitch Step do You Recommend for My 2-1/2" Hitch?I have a great solution for you to use a hitch step with your 2-1/2" hitch. Unfortunately, while we do not have any hitch steps that fit a 2-1/2" hitch, I recommend using the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - Steel # 288-08400 along with the B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # BWRHXA2182. With this setup, the reducer sleeve transforms your 2-1/2" receiver to a 2" receiver in order to use the # 288-08400. Using the reducer will not decrease the overall weight...
view full answer... - Does the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches Have a Larger PlatformThe Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches part # 288-08400 is only offered with the included 9-1/4" long x 5-1/8" wide platform. That said, we do have a very similar option with larger platform, the HitchMate TruckStep XL Extendable Hitch Mount Step for 2" Hitch part # HE4037 which measures 11-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep.
view full answer... - How to Determine if HitchMate Receiver Mount TruckStep Will Fit 2020 Ford Expedition Max PlatinumThe HitchMate TruckStep Extendable, Hitch Mounted Step, # HE4045 fits most vehicles but you will want to take some measurements to be certain it fits your 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum. First measure from the center of the hitch pin hole to the where the end of our telescoping rail will set. This will be about 19-1/2", see the attached image and note the linked product video. Where the hitchstep mounts to the receiver, there is a 1-5/8" gap. Please note other options such as the...
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- Recommended Truck Bed Step for my 2020 Ram 2500 TradesmanI have a good option for you but you are correct. There are currently no Bestop TrekStaps similar to part # B75306 designed for your 2020 Ram 2500. Your truck is also too high for the Truck-Pal part # 10-3000. Instead use the Extendable Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches part # 288-08400 This has a great design and allows you to use it when the tailgate is up or down. Check out the video my buddy Adam made on it to see how it works. It is really solid.
view full answer... - Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 With 30-3/8 Inch Frame WidthThere are two primary reasons why a hitch isn't available for the narrow framed Sprinter 3500 models. First, the vehicles aren't super-common, the wider framed vehicle is much more prevalent. Secondly, most of these vehicles are used as commercial vehicles that have been equipped by aftermarket upfitter companies that commonly add utility or service bodies or steps such as your vehicle is equipped with. It'd be difficult for the hitch manufacturers to develop a hitch because the way the...
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- Rear Step for Easier Access to Bed of 2006 Toyota TundraAlthough a step like the # B75300 Bestop TrekStep isn't available for the Tundra, we do have options that would work great for you. If you don't mind stepping over the tailgate, you can use a Hitch Mounted Step like part # CARR183252. The step mounts in a 2 inch receiver hitch, and features a fold down non-slip step. The step is constructed of powder coated aluminum so you won't need to worry about it rusting. If you're wanting something that would work with the tailgate open, a hitch...
view full answer... - Fixed and Folding Hitch Steps for 2-Inch Hitch on 2017 Ford F-250Extendable Hitch Mounted Step # 288-08400 is not designed for use in the sideways stowed position. The step's design means it needs to be in the extended position for use so that the strongest part of the main structure is there to support the load on it. For a fixed hitch step that will not stick out too far you might consider the Pilot # BBS-1102 or one of the others shown on the linked page. We also have fold-up step # CARR190011B from Carr which is rated for 500-lbs and which is 14...
view full answer... - Will the Bestop TrekStep # BE67HR Fit a 2021 Ram 3500 Dually?I have an answer for you. Unfortunately, I reached out to my tech at Bestop and she confimed that the Bestop TrekStep - Rear Mounted Truck Step - Aluminum - Driver Side # BE67HR will not fit a dually model of a 2021 RAM 3500 (long bed). Dually trucks required the step to be mounted at a different angle than the single wheel. Unfortunately, the # BE67HR will only work with single-wheel trucks. With that being said, we do not carry any Rear-mounted steps that are confirmed to fit a 2021 RAM...
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