Can I Leave the Tailgate On the Truck and Use the Brophy Hitch Stair # RHS2
Question:
Is there a way to use these steps if you leave the tailgate on as a platform to stand on outside of the camper? 97 F-150 with a pop up type 6foot camper thanks
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
You do not have to remove the tailgate on your 1997 Ford F-150 to use the Brophy Hitch Stair, # RHS2. If you keep the tailgate down you will not be able to use the top step because it will be covered by the tailgate, but you can still use the lower step.
If you are worried about the tailgate hitting the top step when it is down, you will want to measure the distance between your tailgate and the top of your trailer hitch receiver when the tailgate is down. As long as you have more than 5-1/4 inches from the top of your trailer hitch receiver to the tailgate when the tailgate is down.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hitch Stair with 2 Steps for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Step
- Dual Step
- Standard Step
- 6 Inch Deep
- 250 lbs
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 17 Inch Wide
- Steel
- Brophy
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps - 4 Steps - Aluminum - 18" Wide - 375 lbs
- Shop: Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 4 Steps - Aluminum - Diamond Tread - 17" Wide - 250 lbs
- Shop: Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 5 Steps - Aluminum - Diamond Tread - 17" Wide - 250 lbs
- Shop: Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 4 Steps - Aluminum - Non-Slip Tread - 24" Wide - 300 lbs
- Search Results: brophy steps
- Search Results: tailgate steps
- Search Results: hitch step
- Q&A: How to Install a Tailgate Adapter for use With Brophy Scissor Steps
- Q&A: Will Brophy Tailgate Scissor Step Mounting Bracket Work With Torklift
- Q&A: Could Brophy Camper Scissor Steps AS23 Mount on Truck Tailgate
- Q&A: Can the Brophy Steel Scissor Steps be Installed on a Truck Tailgate
- Shop: Brophy Tailgate Scissor Step Mounting Bracket
- Shop: Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 3 Steps - Aluminum - Non-Slip Tread - 24" Wide - 300 lbs
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Replacement Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
- Article: How to Mount a Truck Bed Camper
- Video: WeatherTech Hitch Step - Fixed Step - WT81BS1XL Review
- Video: WeatherTech BumpStepXL Hitch-Mounted Bumper Step Review
- Q&A: What is Amp and Wattage Draw of Everchill Refrigerator for RVs # 324-000119
- Search Results: license plates and frames
- Q&A: Does Vehicle License Plate Need to Relocated When Using Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Video: Softride Locking Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin Review
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Stability Control for Heavy Duty Vehicles
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: truck camper tie downs
- Search Results: air bags