rustytinbender
Advanced Member
I was rear ended on the freeway in Salt Lake City last month. My hitch extension/step saved my truck and camper from extensive damage.
After seeing the value of such a device I just finished building a custom step and camper protector using a 8" hitch extension and a solid steel step that fits into a 2" receiver (Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step sold on Amazon)
I welded it to the bottom of the extension and welded 1 1/2" x 1/4" bar stock on the sides to cover the holes and add support. I also added a riser and a second step above, painted it all with with truck bed liner paint to give it some grip and added some aluminum diamond plate on top.
After seeing the value of such a device I just finished building a custom step and camper protector using a 8" hitch extension and a solid steel step that fits into a 2" receiver (Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step sold on Amazon)
I welded it to the bottom of the extension and welded 1 1/2" x 1/4" bar stock on the sides to cover the holes and add support. I also added a riser and a second step above, painted it all with with truck bed liner paint to give it some grip and added some aluminum diamond plate on top.
