Side Bed Step for Maverick

[TREX10]

Has anyone tried modifying a side mounted bed step for the Maverick?
I realize most people probably don't need one but I'm horizontally challenged. With the two added inches, it's just out of my comfortable range. I use the trailer hitch with the tail gate closed but with it down, in and out, loading, unloading.... gets to me.
Ideas?

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[Old_Norm]

Has anyone tried modifying a side mounted bed step for the Maverick?
I realize most people probably don't need one but I'm horizontally challenged. With the two added inches, it's just out of my comfortable range. I use the trailer hitch with the tail gate closed but with it down, in and out, loading, unloading.... gets to me.
Ideas?

I had these steps on my Ranger and they worked very well. Might fit a Maverick, they say universal fit. I might get them for my Mav once the "Too new to drill a hole" wears off. I'm not vertically challenged, I'm just old.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8...pk-20&linkId=1fae7d92f0ef18df5516122659e51eb2

 

[No5s]

Walmart has a black plastic step stool that folds flat. I’m 70 and constantly loading motorcycles. When I forget the step I struggle loading and unloading.

 

[fossil]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y1NMQQ...tchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

I ordered the "old man step" on my Raptor. The hand grip deployed separately but I always used it

 

[Maverick Grabber]

Has anyone tried modifying a side mounted bed step for the Maverick?
I realize most people probably don't need one but I'm horizontally challenged. With the two added inches, it's just out of my comfortable range. I use the trailer hitch with the tail gate closed but with it down, in and out, loading, unloading.... gets to me.
Ideas?

A stepstool some are collapsible

 

[Old_Norm]

A stepstool some are collapsible

That is the easiest solution, but then you have to store it someplace. I like the side steps because they store away, do not rattle around the bed and are right where you need them when you need them..

 

[CajunMick]

In my former F250 diesel truck, loading and unloading a challenge if not inside the bed. So to remedy that, I made a pole with a blunt metal hook at the end. Use that to push or pull, or grab any objects in the bed. Works well. But in this XLT case, for me, not need a similar tool. But one day I may have to make another one. LoL.

 

[catshreds]

Has anyone tried modifying a side mounted bed step for the Maverick?
I realize most people probably don't need one but I'm horizontally challenged. With the two added inches, it's just out of my comfortable range. I use the trailer hitch with the tail gate closed but with it down, in and out, loading, unloading.... gets to me.
Ideas?

Think you meant VERTICALLY challenged! LOL!

 

[TREX10]

Think you meant VERTICALLY challenged! LOL!

Obviously - I am challenged in many planes!!!!
Hahahaha!
Note to self: never post pre-coffee.

 

[TREX10]

A stepstool some are collapsible

I currently use a collapsible step stool but I'm looking for something more stable.
I have built a (I struggle for a name) truck bed camper/but not camper. I used the model of the rooftop camper and lifted roof from the back side. We used it for one trip spur of the moment and for only spending one day on the build, it actually worked out well. It was a road trip and we alternated motel/dispersed site. Paid for itself in one night. This involves getting in the bed with the tailgate down and sometimes in the dark etc... I saw the side mounted fold away step for the F150 and I think Ranger, too - just wondered if anyone had (as mentioned above) gotten the courage to drill holes and attempt to mount on on the Maverick.

Thanks for all the suggestions - keep them coming!

 

[Maverickman74]

Wouldn't be hard to build a retractable hitch step. Just a couple pieces of pipe that all go in to each other a drill and a couple smaller class 1 hitch pins. Think like a Russian nesting doll.

 

[catshreds]

Obviously - I am challenged in many planes!!!!
Hahahaha!
Note to self: never post pre-coffee.

NP! I, myself, face both Vertical & Horizontal challenges everyday!

 

[Steve Urquell]

There is a fold out bed step available on ebay right now from several sellers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3750316325...LeDuj%2FVllkMw%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490

 

[Lane]

An interesting fact about lowered vehicles that most people might not realize - after I installed a Silvers suspension on mine, the drop made it dramatically easier to step up onto the tailgate, or to lift anything into or out of the bed over the sides. My gate is now 24" from the ground, and the bed sides 44".

Much more friendly for the vertically-challenged. Don't know if it benefits the horizontally challenged though.

Reminded me of comedian Steven Wright who'd said "A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths."

I've never owned a full-sized truck, but it would be a complete PITA to lose the utility from easily being able to reach over the sides or step up onto the tailgate. I remember easily loading/unloading the back of full-sized trucks (without having to get in the bed) on my grandfather's farm when I was a teenager. It feels like trucks didn't used to be the height they are now.

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