Tailgate ladder

[Mark Lally]

Bestop has their Trekstep for the Ranger now. It's on back-order, of course, like just about everything else....

Pic shows a side mounted one, but product description and install instructions show it at the rear

https://www.bestop.com/products/trekstep-rear-mount-step---ford-2019-2020-ranger-driver-side/

I was really interested in getting one of these until I realized that it would be worthless with the tailgate down, if it came out on the side (in the rear), it would be great.

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[Texasota]

I think the problem with the hitch mounted steps is that it's only useful when the tailgate is up, and I hardly ever have to get into the bed when the tailgate is up. And if I do, the area near the license plate is basically a built in center step already. The problem is stepping into the bed when the tailgate is down and I can't use the bumper as a step. For me at least.

That makes sense. I didn't think about that.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

End bed step.
This is listed for ext can and not crew cab. Anyone know if there is a difference? As the bed room comes from cab size I would think the design of rear of bed and mounting point being the same.

Thanks

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/163925570404

So, thoughts on if Crew Cab or Extended can are the same design at end of bed? Would the corner step I posted work on both? Sale post mentions extended only. No way to question seller. Thoughts?

 

[chasvs]

So, thoughts on if Crew Cab or Extended can are the same design at end of bed? Would the corner step I posted work on both? Sale post mentions extended only. No way to question seller. Thoughts?

I sent the seller a question. Waiting to see if they respond. The blue truck end pictures are F150, so no telling if it fits. It’s interesting that the picture shows it on a 4 Door. Which leads me to believe that’s the 4 door ROW Ranger.But that picture has “LIMITED” ON THE REAR DOOR. So don’t know if that’s even a Ford.

 

[weasel1]

The only thing that scares me about these tailgate ladders is the fact that we have aluminum tailgates. I just can't see that working out in the long term. A step near the corner of the bumper would be ideal for me.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

The only thing that scares me about these tailgate ladders is the fact that we have aluminum tailgates. I just can't see that working out in the long term. A step near the corner of the bumper would be ideal for me.

In what way do you see it not working in the long term? Just curious.

 

[weasel1]

In what way do you see it not working in the long term? Just curious.

It's the fact the tailgate is aluminum. Those tailgate ladders concentrate a load on a small part of the tailgate. I'm not sure how much of a load the tailgate can handle let alone a concentrated load. I guess if I looked inside and saw how it was built I might change my mind.

 

[stringbreaker]

It's the fact the tailgate is aluminum. Those tailgate ladders concentrate a load on a small part of the tailgate. I'm not sure how much of a load the tailgate can handle let alone a concentrated load. I guess if I looked inside and saw how it was built I might change my mind.

I think as long as the bottom is resting on the ground the weight will all be concentrated there. Should be ok I would think

 

[weasel1]

I think as long as the bottom is resting on the ground the weight will all be concentrated there. Should be ok I would think

True enough.

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