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[jimjxsn]

I picked up a set of the hitch mount double steps and had a chance to try them out this past weekend. They worked just great!

BTW - I needed a hitch extension to clear the tailgate...

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[pvstoy]

Thanks Jim,

That gives me the illusion that it is out in space and way back there like you need a hand rail for OSHA requirements . Do you un-hitch it when you drive?

[erod]

jim nice set up, steps look cool. edohart, that is a cool link, great idea. my old newfoundland is having troubles getting into the camper, i may be buying one of those units! thanks a bunch...

[jimjxsn]

Patrick,
It sure does look like it is out there in the pictures but with the 14" extension it fits great with the tailgate down. It is much more stable than a step that sits on the ground IMHO

I take the step off when traveling since the bottom step is lower than the receiver height and back so far it would certainly hit.

[EdoHart]

I don't know what is going on with the original URL I posted for the twistep, but http://www.twistep.com has the same thing and an even better step for use on a pickup with a tail gate. I ordered one today. I'm still thinking of welding a piece of steel to the bottom of the draw tube on my bike rack. The only problem is the step I have in mind for the bike rack is small enough that the dogs try to jump over it (I built a wood box that would fill the same space as a test unit), which usually means they hit it and end up limping around for a few minutes.

[jimjxsn]

Ed,
I really like the looks of the twist step but my tailgate is so high on the Tundra that I really need more than one step. Plus on the double step, the top step is higher than the hitch insert which works out perfectly.

[erod]

anyone seen a step that mounts on the tire to access the roof rack for instance...feel like i have seen these before???

[jimjxsn]

try http://www.etrailer.com search for 'tire step'

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[erod]

sweet! thanks jim!

[DLN]

Here are some shots of the prototype (or is it the finish product? I'm not too sure at this point) back porch/tail gate I added last fall after busting my knee once too often with the rear wheels 5" off the ground on leveling blocks. We also missed the tail gate for having a cold one at the end of the trail and this has worked great. With some modification it could serve as addition hauling space but isn't intended for that. We found along the way that the standard door latch caused the door to block part of seating so I changed the latch to allow the door to swing completely open. In relocating the latch I replaced the original screws along with a little putty to seal the old holes and attempted to clean up the putty residue with various solvents. None of the solvents I used broke the putty completely. Does anyone know what I can use to clean the remaining spots?

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