Tailgate Step Suggestions?

I bought a rear receiver step that folds up and pull down to step up to the rear of our 2001 dually and use it on our 05 dually. When in the up position it has USA showing.

chevman

Mickeyfan0805 wrote:

Boomerweps wrote:
I carry a folding bench like work platform. I use it for a step beside the bed, a step behind the tailgate, placed in front to reach into the engine bay, and as a bench while camping. I like multi-use stuff.

Hmm... I hadn't even considered engine access! I'm only 5'6", so I'm going to need to pop the hood and make sure I can get to the things I need to get to while on the road!

I just stand on the tow hooks for engine access but I don't think I pop my hood more than twice a year.

Mickeyfan0805 wrote:

Boomerweps wrote:
I carry a folding bench like work platform. I use it for a step beside the bed, a step behind the tailgate, placed in front to reach into the engine bay, and as a bench while camping. I like multi-use stuff.

Hmm... I hadn't even considered engine access! I'm only 5'6", so I'm going to need to pop the hood and make sure I can get to the things I need to get to while on the road!

I hang a Ranch Hand Grill Guard off the front. Aside from shedding deer of the front, it provides a foot step and a grab handle when checking the oil and so forth.

Boomerweps wrote:
I carry a folding bench like work platform. I use it for a step beside the bed, a step behind the tailgate, placed in front to reach into the engine bay, and as a bench while camping. I like multi-use stuff.

Hmm... I hadn't even considered engine access! I'm only 5'6", so I'm going to need to pop the hood and make sure I can get to the things I need to get to while on the road!

drsteve wrote:
The rear tire also works as a step.

X2.

I carry a folding bench like work platform. I use it for a step beside the bed, a step behind the tailgate, placed in front to reach into the engine bay, and as a bench while camping. I like multi-use stuff.

I put the AMP Research step and electric running boards on my truck the week I brought it home. No regrets, yes, the price is not cheap but have had no issues since installing in 2011.

The rear tire also works as a step.

The 2020 GM HDs have the step for the bed, and nice large corner steps in the bumper. Works great when using a gooseneck.

I carry a 3-step stepstool. It's useful for getting in the bed and at the campground, and when not camping, in my garage.

$30 bucks (avg) from menards.

and you can use it when hitched!