Recommended Hitch Step To Get In Truck Bed Camper Installed In 20118 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Question:
hello, i have a 2018 dodge ram 2500, and have a pop up camper on it, my bed is 6.5 feet long but the camper is 8 feet long so the tail gate remains open all the time, i need to know what hitch step will hang out back so we have a step for the camper please advise and thanks
asked by: Pete W
Expert Reply:
That will really depend on how long you are needing the step to be.
All of the hitch steps we offer are designed for 2" receivers, so to be able to use one of these with the 2-1/2" receiver on your 2018 Ram 2500 I first recommend the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender # HR26 which will give you an extra 7" of extension. This extension has a max tongue weight capacity of 500lbs or reduces the capacities of your hitch by 1/3rd, which ever is lower but since your truck is a 2500 you should be able to use the full 500lb tongue weight rating of the extension
Then for a step the HitchMate TruckStep Extendable, Hitch Mounted Step # HE4045 which measures 20-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the front edge of the step, or the XL version # HE4037 which measures 29-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the front edge of the step should be just about right.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
HitchMate TruckStep XL Extendable Hitch Mount Step for 2" Hitch - 11" x 8" - 500 lbs
- Hitch Step
- Extendable Step
- Standard Step
- 500 lbs
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 11 Inch
- Steel
- Heininger Holdings
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HitchMate TruckStep Extendable, Hitch Mounted Step for 2" Hitches - 9" x 6" - 500 lbs
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- Extendable Step
- Standard Step
- 500 lbs
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 9 Inch
- Steel
- Heininger Holdings
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Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch - 7" Long
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- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
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- Trailers
- 7 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 5000 lbs
- Brophy
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