Does this come with a hitch pin?

Check the specific packaging, as some versions include a hitch pin and some do not. If yours does not include one, a standard 5/8-inch hitch pin from any auto parts store will work to secure the BumpStep in your receiver.

How much weight can I stand on it with?

WeatherTech rates the BumpStep to support up to 300 lbs. That is enough for most people to safely stand on it while loading a roof rack, accessing cargo, or cleaning the top of the vehicle.

Will it protect my bumper from being rear-ended?

The BumpStep is designed to absorb minor impacts — think parking lot bumps, shopping carts, and light contact. It is not a crash bumper and will not protect against anything more than low-speed, minor contact.

WeatherTech BumpStep Hitch Bumper Protector

Name: Weathertech BumpStep Hitch Mounted Bumper Protector & Step
Brand: WeatherTech
SKU: XXX81BS1BX
Price: 68.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Weathertech BumpStep Hitch Mounted Bumper Protector & Step

$68.95

Usually ships the next business day

Hitch-mounted bumper protector and step that fits 2-inch receivers, supports up to 300 lbs, and absorbs minor impacts to protect your bumper.

Key Features

Fits standard 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch receivers.
Supports up to 300 lbs as a step for roof rack access or vehicle loading.
Two-layer composite resin absorbs minor bumper impacts.
Textured non-slip surface for secure footing in wet or dry conditions.
UV-resistant material resists fading and brittleness from sun exposure.
Extends approximately 9 inches from the hitch for a compact profile.

Fits any vehicle with a standard 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch receiver. Hitch pin may be required and is sold separately on some versions.

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Product Details

WeatherTech built their name on vehicle protection products, and the BumpStep applies that same thinking to your rear bumper. It slides into a standard 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch receiver and sits just behind the bumper, serving double duty as both a bumper guard and a sturdy step.

As a bumper protector, the BumpStep uses a two-layer composite resin design. The base is a rigid material that resists flexing, while the outer layer is a softer, impact-absorbing compound that cushions minor parking lot bumps, shopping carts, and low-speed contact. As a step, it supports up to 300 pounds — enough to safely stand on while loading a roof rack, reaching a kayak, brushing snow off the roof, or accessing cargo on top of the vehicle. The textured, non-slip surface gives solid footing even in wet conditions.

The composite resin construction is UV-resistant, so it will not fade or become brittle from sun exposure over time. The BumpStep extends about 9 inches from the hitch, keeping the profile compact when you are not actively using it as a step.