Bed step

[Blur1t]

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It is also something that I believe most become "blinded" by. They see the integrated steps in the bumper of the GM trucks, or the crazy 6-way tailgate of the Sierra/HummerEV, or the popout ladder on the F-150 and then wonder why they aren't getting that in a $75,000 truck.

While the 6-way tailgate and popout ladder would work in the case with Rivian, the integrated steps in the bumper sides would create unnecessary drag, breakup the sexy lines, and by a large portion of owners never used.

I agree too. My F150 has the suicide door. Somewhere along the way I thought it would be a good idea with kids. I could not be more aggravated with it. My driveway is slanted and if the wind blows I get the door to my calf while loading the kiddos. It was little things like that that can wreck the whole image of the car. Luckily, I’m in this R1T so deep I’ll figure out a way to load that bed. The four real doors will be like a breath of heaven...

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[GHuff]

On another note, I think this thread exemplifies generational & culture change. I grew up with pickup trucks without bed steps...oh, the horror! If you can climb, hike, bike, kayak, or undertake any sort of "adventure", then you should be able to load/unload or even get yourself up into the back of a subservient truck that even kneels for you.

I think you are missing the point. Yes, bed steps are fairly new. But before bed steps were a thing, you were able to stand on the rear bumper. Rivian has deleted BOTH the rear bumper AND any sort of bed step.

 

[bearcats513]

Try this:
Amazon.com: Bully BBS-1104L Black Bull Series Steel Universal Fit Truck LED Brake Light Hitch Step Fits 1.25" and 2" Hitch Receivers for Trucks from Chevy (Chevrolet), Ford, Toyota, GMC, Dodge RAM, Jeep : Automotive

 

[Deleted member 7086]

I bought a $35.00 hitch step on Amazon for my R1T. Good thing. One week later I was rear ended. Broke a weld on the hitch step but saved the R1T. Easy to replace.

 

[WSea]

I bought a $35.00 hitch step on Amazon for my R1T. Good thing. One week later I was rear ended. Broke a weld on the hitch step but saved the R1T. Easy to replace.

3 pages and finally an easy solution!

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I bought a $35.00 hitch step on Amazon for my R1T. Good thing. One week later I was rear ended. Broke a weld on the hitch step but saved the R1T. Easy to replace.

Make sure someone looks at your receiver and puts your truck on a frame rack. It could have pulled something out of alignment.

 

[Deleted member 7086]

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Riviot]

Try this:
Amazon.com: Bully BBS-1104L Black Bull Series Steel Universal Fit Truck LED Brake Light Hitch Step Fits 1.25" and 2" Hitch Receivers for Trucks from Chevy (Chevrolet), Ford, Toyota, GMC, Dodge RAM, Jeep : Automotive

Nice.

I liked @OffRoad987 custom hitch step. Working hitch with a step. Where can I get one of these?

 

[OffRoad987]

I can figure out the cost and make you one.

Nice.

I liked @OffRoad987 custom hitch step. Working hitch with a step. Where can I get one of these?

 

[Riviot]

I can figure out the cost and make you one.

Thanks! But I snagged this last night
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapters/Buyers-Products/3371804015.html

 

[deonb]

I bought a $35.00 hitch step on Amazon for my R1T. Good thing. One week later I was rear ended. Broke a weld on the hitch step but saved the R1T. Easy to replace.

Does that protrude far enough to step on it with the tailgate open?

 

[Deleted member 7086]

No. Only with the tailgate closed.

 

[prestapost]

Gear tunnel works well enough for me... definitely better than trying to get into my RAM.

 

[deonb]

No. Only with the tailgate closed.

Ok. So you're supposed to then step over the tailgate? Isn't that higher than just opening the tailgate and stepping on it from the ground?

 

[mikehmb]

Ok. So you're supposed to then step over the tailgate? Isn't that higher than just opening the tailgate and stepping on it from the ground?

It depends entirely on how you want to access the truck. Hitch steps are useful because you get a leg up, and can swing the other leg over the tailgate. Entering the bed from the tailgate, unless the person has an unholy inseam, requires an extra external step or sit, swing, and squat (which is what I normally do).

My garage is tight, so when I do need to get into the bed (because I need to get to something on the storage bench behind the truck) I’ll use the gear tunnel doors as a step. Works great-ish.

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