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_DJ_1's avatar
_DJ_1
Explorer II
May 28, 2013

What do you use for steps while towing?

I would like to get a set of scissor steps but they would not work while towing which is most of the time.

I currently use a 24" step ladder that I can place beside the tongue. But my threshold is 42" off the ground so that last step is a doozy!!!

I was thinking of a 48" step ladder and saw 6" off the legs?

Thanks............DJ
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  • MTBob's avatar
    MTBob
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    No problem. Just kick the boat trailer out of the way & lower the steps.
    Step position while traveling:

    Step position after backing truck & moving boat out of the way;
  • wcjeep's avatar
    wcjeep
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    I covered the tongue of my car hauler with thick plywood.
  • MTRhino's avatar
    MTRhino
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    What about a shorter set of scissor steps that would rest on top of the trailer tongue? You would only have the larger 12 to 18 inch step up to the trailer tongue then, or a short stool could be used to shorten that step.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    May 28, 2013
    I step on the ball mount or step to the ground. I've thought about adding a bolt on step to make it easier.
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    I use my Glow Steps only I mount them off to one side to avoid interfering with the hitch extension.

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