Hey folks, installed my Curt 13043 hitch over the weekend and am now keeping an eye out for a bike rack, which was the main reason for getting the hitch.

In the meantime going to get a hitch step. #1 reason is bumper protection, secondary reason is easier access to the roof for when I eventually get some roof equipment. Was curious what people think in terms of the best looking hitch step for the vehicle? My vehicle is black so prefer something that has no chrome, and also don't need something wide although being able to comfortably stand on it with two feet would be nice.

There's a TGL model that looked good (although a bit aggressive) and reasonably priced, but it seems sold out everywhere. The other one is the Weathertech one. Which is plastic and also a bit smaller.

Let me know if you folks have thoughts or can share pictures of what you've done. The step would be ok the vehicle when the bike rack isn't, which is about 80% of the time.

Tx in advance!

 

 

There is the WT BumpStep ZL in solid billet aluminum. I'd definitely keep a hitch lock on that one.

https://www.weathertech.com/billet-bumpstepxl/

 

I went with a super cheap go-rhino step for the sole purpose of bumper protection on the beltway. Decided on this one after another forum posted it (I cannot recall who to give credit) because it does not interfere with the rear radar/parking sensors. Below pic from the prarie this summer shows it in action.

 

Yeah that WeatherTech is pricey.

 

They have one that isn't billet that's $50. I'd much rather get that one. Haha.

 

I've got a few of those ones myself!