Best 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon Hitch Steps

I was disappointed in this purchase. Advertised as "composite" (which, to me, means multiple materials) but it is an expensive piece of plastic. It cost more than the steel or stainless options, which I'm sure are much stronger. This flexes under my weight (175 lbs) and I can't imagine it will protect the bumper in an accident. If I could do it over, I'd go with a stronger material.

Awsome step… provdes great access to roof for cargo and washing… has saved my bumper from a couple of errant taps from distracted drivers in traffic so it is a worthwhile investment to protect your car…

Product is as described. very happy with purchase. fast delivery.

We have a 2019 Honda ridgeline and as my wife says, she is vertically challenged only being 5’1” tall. So I decided to order this step to help her as needed when she wanted to get up in the back of the truck. It works great for that and I like the reflector factor for the back of the truck, anything that helps being rear ended by some fool driver. The only down side is that it isn’t as tight in the 2” x 2” trailer hook up as I would like to see, but that’s a small deal.

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My wife wanted something that would help her step into our Travato motorhome via the back door. It's built on a RAM Promaster and entering through the back doors requires a pretty good step up to get in. When I saw the BumpStep, it looked like it would make getting in easier, so I figured I'd give it a try. It arrived this morning, took about five minutes to install using the included hardware and it works even better than expected. The only thing you need to install is a 15/16" socket. The step is super sturdy and makes it so much easier to step in and out of the van through the back doors. Would highly recommend.

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Overall I'm happy with the product. I use it for steps to get in my camper. It's fairly lightweight and small. I can leave it on the vehicle when I'm driving, or take it off if I want a smaller footprint for parking. I have a license plate camera (since my tailgate is off, so my factory camera is removed) and for the most part the camera view is not obstructed by the step. The build quality is pretty bad. I didn't feel like going through the hassle of return the product, but the top step is tilted quite a bit (see picture). It's just sloppy manufacturing. I'll live with it, but it's the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.

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Worked great! Not exactly what it was designed for, but I modified it for a boat step, for trailer.

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Excellent Hitch Step. Looks great when not in use, and is very functional when a step is needed. Highly recommend

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Nice, heavy duty with American Flag rubberized like a small bumper... It matches my logo for my company which has the American flag design.

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Nice hitch step with a small profile. I do wish the holes were better placed for the Draw-tite hitch. It sticks out about 1inch more than it needs to in the receiver. Very secure to step on, non slip surface. It makes it easier to reach the car top.

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Excellent product! Installed on my Ranch Hand bumper 2” receiver hitch. Makes it easy to check engine fluids.

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It fits our 2017 Transit 150 van, with a Curt hitch from etrailer, perfectly. From the pics you will see it looks like it was designed for this vehicle. It cuts the factory distance to the step bumper in half. My old knees like it. My shins like. . .love the fold up position. Step is big enough that you can hit it stepping around a load in the van. Provides solid footing even when stepping off center. Two issues: 1) The price. A bit steep compared to price of a hitch. But if it helps save my knees it's worth it. 2) The mount is loose in the hitch receiver. Has a tendancy to wobble. Concerned about this surprising others. So I took a 7/8" id flat washer and cut it down to 2" wide with flats on oposite sides. I put it in from the front of the receiver and wedged it under the step mount. This stablized the step. And when it comes time to remove the step I'll be pulling it away from the washer, undoing the wedge.

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great company to work with for trailer equipment

It’s a great step not too big and not too small and it looks great.

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Love it nobody is tailgating

Love it, great strong step. Needed little grinding on nuts that hold main plate to tongue assembly, they are too close to hitch entry point, make assembly wider! Pin hole barely lined up due to nuts hitting hitch and after grinding nuts slightly hole was barely lined up. Chamfered leading edge of my locking pin and drove it in with hammer, will have to drive out to tow so pain if its on an off a-lot. Gives it a tight e rattle free fit tho! Don’t expect slip on from package, needs fitting..

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It has worked very well. Very pleased with the product. My kids now have an easier time stepping up into the back of my land cruiser. My only "complaint" is that it doesn't fit perfectly tight in the hitch and will rotate very slightly. But, I have never had a problem with it rattling when I drive. Would definitely purchase again.

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Great craftmanship...worth the money!!

The step is great. Welds are very professional. I would say the instructions need to be clearer. It has you putting the end caps on the step first , which should be your last step. You should assemble the plate and hitch 4 bolts and fasteners. Then loosely assemble the side supports (4 bolts and fasteners)so the step slides between the plate and end supports. Tighten the the end supports down. This holds the step in place otherwise its a loose mess waiting to come off. Lastly, attach the endcaps with screws. The video literally states the step is sandwiched between the plate and side supports, but following the 3 step instructions , you will not achieve this result. Please review your instructions.

Not a fan. It wobbles and sags. Not a very good level platform to stand on. Slipped twice and put it away. Too late for a return now.

The ball and mount look robust but when put together there is a lot of movement in the fit. I would expect a hitch and pieces that are rated at 20,000 lbs. to be a tighter fit.

Works great

It's not as long a hitch insert as I desired but, it does help get in my bed while the tailgate is open, just have to watch my shin stepping up and in. You can assemble it so it's a bit longer/shorter inserted. Glad it came with it's own holding pin.