A ladder I got off Amazon. I think it's around $38 USD. In spite of my advancing years I have little difficulty using the tire to get into the truck bed from the side but going up from the rear is a little difficult so the ladder. Ten minute install. I read the hardware tends to rust but mine is covered by the tonneau except when I'm towing. I'd buy it again.
So it pivots off tailgate and then extends to ground?
Trailer: 2019 Escape 5.0TA "SCRATCH" First 5.0 TA registered in South Carolina
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Originally Posted by Chotch
So it pivots off tailgate and then extends to ground?
Yes. I cut a piece of scrap 2X2 about 15" long and drop it into the stake rail pocket to use as a grab handle when climbing up. Without the handle it's still no problem going up and down. Have a piece of cord with one end attached to the 2X2 and the other to the tie down loop just inside the bed so the 2X2 doesn't wander too far.
Did you first try moving the coupler tube upwards by adjusting the top bolt? I ran into the same problem as you after installing the offset ball then I tried moving the tube upwards with the coupler tube adjustment bolt before trying to seat. Then no problems. If that still doesn't work measure your coupler tube and order the next smaller size.
Will do. Also thanks for mentioning they sell different lengths. Going to try it again now.
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