We usually run with the tailgate on. Our TC fits on the truck with a few inches to spare on tailgate, but wanted 3" more inches in order to have a safer step. A few times we have almost slippe...
The diamond plate on sides and the diamond shaped window are how Travel Lite's are made.
The fact that the running board was a match was just a happy coincidence. I'm glad it wasn't custom made to match the color of the truck.... mustard gold :) (Shudder)