Opinions Regarding dog step

[Ear Responsible]

I have a 100lb English lab and I’m planning a cross country trip. 4 door Rubicon X . Was wondering if anyone has experience or opinions (good or bad) regarding hitch mount foldable steps. Ideally I’m looking for something that is easy to fold / deploy as opposed to pulling a ramp or set of steps out all the time. It would be nice to have something floor mounted in the rear that just slid out but I have not seen anything like that

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[FF5Cobra]

I ordered a dog ramp off Amazon. ( I have a four door jeep)
it folds onto itself in 3 sections. About 3’ by 3’ when folded.
6’ when unfolded.
lay it on tail gate so dogs can go in and out of rear compartment.

as close to a slide out ramp as you can get.

 

[wharton [SCAMMER]]

I’ve used a hitch step on long trips and they’re awesome for stuff like that. Makes getting a big dog in and out way easier without having to haul a ramp.
Look for one that folds down with a single motion and has a solid platform — cheaper ones can flop around and rattle.
They don’t slide out like a drawer, but the ones that swing down from the hitch are quick and simple, no extra tools once installed.

 

[Ear Responsible]

I’ve used a hitch step on long trips and they’re awesome for stuff like that. Makes getting a big dog in and out way easier without having to haul a ramp.
Look for one that folds down with a single motion and has a solid platform — cheaper ones can flop around and rattle.
They don’t slide out like a drawer, but the ones that swing down from the hitch are quick and simple, no extra tools once installed.

Any links or pictures?

 

[JeepinPete]

Got two standard poodles and one poodle/newf mix. 60lbs (x2) and 85lbs. One of the poodles is 13 yo, he cannot jump up or down the way he use to. Used ramps in the past, that sucked. Found these collapsible steps. They work really well and store nicely.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C73RYJB3?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

The 5 tread is good for a lifted Jeep.

 

[Cooler_by_the_lake]

Following thread
not to hijack your post, Jim.
ISO side door option.
My 9mo old American Staffordshire blew out her knee. Think : ACL. Surgery isn’t til May and a 5mo recovery.
links/pics of your setup is appreciated.
thanks for the assist, Jeep crew!

 

[Ear Responsible]

Following thread
not to hijack your post, Jim.
ISO side door option.
My 9mo old American Staffordshire blew out her knee. Think : ACL. Surgery isn’t til May and a 5mo recovery.
links/pics of your setup is appreciated.
thanks for the assist, Jeep crew!

I have used these side steps off Amazon but by far the best option I just discovered and purchased is the slide step that fits in a trailer hitch. Pictures enclosed

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