Receiver Mounted Steps Make For Easy Access

Receiver Mounted Steps Make For Easy Access HITCHES Terry Atkins devised a 3-step access unit to mount on a truck tow receiver after he purchased a truck camper without a ladder or step “Most truck campers used a plastic ladder stowed in the back of the truck or had scissor-looking steps bolted on ” Atkins says “I didn’t like them as they had to touch the surface and didn’t work well on uneven ground ” After considering some designs and completing some testing he decided to use the truck’s standard 2-in tow hitch receiver He built a wooden step prototype took it to a fabricator and had a metal unit created A couple of attempts later he was satisfied with the final design The black foldable textured powder-coated step treads measure 7 by 15 in and weigh 32 lbs Seven different height adjustments are available The maximum lowered height is 16 1/2 in and the maximum when folded is 20 in A 12-in long 2 by 2-in hitch receiver bracket is included When not in use the unit folds neatly out of the way Atkins decided to use steel for the steps as aluminum would have been lighter and doubled the cost The steps have evolved with added accessories that are now available Easy Hitch Step also offers two and four-step models for basement truck campers and other specific-use vehicles The 300-lb maximum capacity foldable 3-step units are manufactured in South Carolina and require some assembly They sell directly from Atkins’ shop for $464 plus S&H Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Easy Hitch Step 233 Meredith Dr Fair Play S C 29643 ph 770-853-0371; info@easyhitchstep com; www easyhitchstep com

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