Can the Tie Down Single Round Fender Be Used as a Step
Updated 07/22/2026 | Published 07/17/2026
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Question:
are these strong enough to use as a step to get into the boat?
asked by: Chuck
Expert Reply:
Hey Chuck,
Thanks for your question. Since the Tie Down Single Round Fender # TD95VR isn't designed with an integrated step, the manufacturer doesn't provide a weight capacity and is going to recommend it not be used as a step. While the fender will certainly support some weight when it's properly mounted, there's no reliable way to determine how much weight it can safely handle.
If you're specifically looking for a fender that can double as a step, something like the Tie Down Fender with Built-In Step # TD86VR would be a much better choice. Even though it's made from durable plastic, it's designed for that purpose and carries a 200-lb weight capacity.
What sort of boat and trailer setup are you running?
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Tie Down Single Round Fender for 8" to 15" Wheels - Galvanized Steel
- Trailer Fenders
- No Step
- 10 Inch Wheels
- 11 Inch Wheels
- 12 Inch Wheels
- 13 Inch Wheels
- 14 Inch Wheels
- 8 Inch Wheels
- 8 Inch Wide
- 27-1/2 Inch Long
- Galvanized Steel
- Bolt-On
- For Single-Axle Trailers
- Silver
- Tie Down
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Chuck
7/21/2026
I ordered the Fulton 8563 from etrailer along with tires and wheels. . One fender is on the way, other is back ordered.