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Heininger 4045 HitchMate TruckStep for 2" Receiver | 
| Brand: Heininger
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $89.95
Buy New: $66.31
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 3075
Color: Black
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 25 x 10 x 7
MPN: 4045
Model: 4045
UPC: 661588040453
EAN: 0661588040453
ASIN: B0002Z9O6O
Release Date: January 1, 2004
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| Features:
| • | Heavy Duty 500lb capacity | | • | Installs in seconds | | • | Lockable hitch pin included |
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Product Description
HitchMate Receiver - mount TruckStep allows easy entry into your truck bed! A simple-but-clever design to give you a big leg-up when loading and unloading your pick-up! The TruckStep fits most 2 x 2" receiver hitches, extending 23 1/2" for use when the tailgate is down. When not in use, just slide it in and flip the step up. Made of heavy-duty corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel, the TruckStep is able to support up to 500 lbs.! The QuickPin holds the step in place (no cotter pin needed) and can be locked to prevent theft (padlock not included). Order yours today! HitchMate TruckStep
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Great Idea September 4, 2010
James A Croft
I really like the HitchMate. It was easy to install and so far has been very durable and easy to use.
 Might be OK for you... August 28, 2010
Richard Newman (CA USA)
I bought this for my Chevy Avalanche. It seems pretty sturdy, though it moves around a little in the hitch. You'd have to pay close attention when standing on it: the step is compact (which, on the plus side, means it won't set off the rear parking assist sensors).
The step itself looks and feels a little cheap, though I'm sure it's plenty strong enough for the job... just don't expect to turn heads with this lump of plastic fastened to the back of your rig.
The supplied pin doesn't lock, and doesn't take much to remove, but some other steps don't even include one.
Most importantly, though: the step doesn't extend far enough for the Avalanche's tailgate. With the tailgate down the step is entirely covered, which completely defeats the point of the extendable step! You might be able to get a toe on it, while whacking your shin on the tailgate, but forget about easily stepping up onto the tailgate.
I'm guessing you'd be fine if you have a Ford Ranger (~ 16" tailgate), but the Avalanche's is 27" high. No go.
I'm returning this one; I'll either get a plain non-extending step, for collision protection and reaching onto the vehicle, or look for an alternative extending step.
HitchMate Truck Step July 26, 2010
Rich F.
It's just OK in my opinion. I though it would have been sturdier. I think it may be prone to injury if you don't stand directly in the center of the step. Would I purchase again. No.
Great Leg and Back Saver July 16, 2010
woodman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great leg and back saver. I was going to build one but why and re-invent the wheel. It's sturdy and I love it.
Gotta Truck or SUV? You'll Love it April 13, 2010
John N. Schear (Roanoke, Virginia United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
At first blush I thought I had a ringer but was I surprised and happy with my new HitchMate. The clincher was a buddy has one on his pick up and it works wonderfully and far better than I could have dreamed. On it went and with ease I add joyfully. In the background was a little urchin suggesting that I would mess up the installation, as usual; however, the Tool Guy was looking over my good shoulder and it went on without a (this is awful) hitch. Please forgive me for that. How does it work, you asked? Well, just downright perfectly. There was little funny about watching a big old chunk trying to load a bunch of bags of mulch or stuff in the back while trying to reach farther than the body could handle and getting up was not an option thanks to defective knees. The HitchMate provided the perfect tool for the tasks and boy did I hear it from the knees. Those knobby devils were clapping and slapping their cartiledges as if they could do some happy talk. When done it was a simple slid to store the step in its receiver and on we go to the next task. I do not use it a lot; however, I use it far more than I would have expected and therefore making it a fantastic addition to the tool bag.
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