How Flat Is Underside of Romik RPD Hitch Step

Updated 06/23/2026 | Published 06/18/2026

Question:

Hi - Im interested in the Romik RPD Hitch Step Part No. RMK32ZV. Im looking to use it on the back of my camper van, but Id like to mount a 6x6 pvc fence post sleeve under the step to hold sewer hose. Is it possible to get a photo of the underside of the step to see how flat it is and how far the 2 hitch runs under the step? Thx. Matt

asked by: Matthew C

Expert Reply:

Hi Matthew; the Romik RPD Hitch Step for 2" Hitches # RMK32ZV isn't very flat underneath, see the attached photo. There is a bracket with bolts and the shank runs across to the back edge of the step. You could probably find a way to make it work, maybe with some square U-bolts and brackets, but you'll have to get creative.

What kind of camper van do you have?

expert reply by: Robin H

Romik RPD Hitch Step
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Matthew C.

6/23/2026

Thank you Robin. That is very helpful. It's an Entegra Ethos (Promaster 3500). I thnk I'm going to have to get creative no matter what. There's not a lot of spare room. My thought was to mount a 5x5 or 6x6 vinyl fence post sleeve to the bottom of a hitch step and then have the hitch step in a 90 degree rotating hitch so it can fold up while driving.

Robin H.

6/23/2026

@MatthewC sounds like a good idea. Just make sure that vinyl sleeve is thick enough and supported/mounted well enough that it doesn't break and fall off with the movement on the back of your Ethos. Definitely don't want to lose your sewer hose out on the highway.