Bed Ladder with a bed cover...?

[ictdog]

So I bought a bed ladder thinking it would be a great help getting into the back of my Ram 2500...but after installing it, I discovered that it was keeping the tailgate from closing due to my bed cover. I tried to move it down to clear the cover but then it was in the way of the cable for the tailgate to lower onto...

I emailed the company to see if they had a workaround but all they said it you can't put a ladder on a bed with a cover. Really?

Am I the only one out here that has tried this and failed? Has anyone figured out how to make this work without having to take the cable off every time you want to use the ladder?

Help?

 

[KeithP]

So I bought a bed ladder thinking it would be a great help getting into the back of my Ram 2500...but after installing it, I discovered that it was keeping the tailgate from closing due to my bed cover. I tried to move it down to clear the cover but then it was in the way of the cable for the tailgate to lower onto...

I emailed the company to see if they had a workaround but all they said it you can't put a ladder on a bed with a cover. Really?

Am I the only one out here that has tried this and failed? Has anyone figured out how to make this work without having to take the cable off every time you want to use the ladder?

Help?

After a 10 second search I found two different types of bed ladders, actually called tailgate ladders, on Amazon. Posting some pics may help you get some advice. Ram has a factory bed step available too. It mounts under the bumper so having a tonneau is a none issue.

 

[Rado]

Like Keith I have the bumper fold up step. Works for me. .Sorry no help on the tail gate ladder and cover. But if you decide to sell the bed ladder look into the fold up steps.
several brands out there

There are OEM versions as well

Ram 1500 Bed Step - 82215289AH | Myrtle Beach SC

Features an articulating arm that lowers down for easy access to the truck bed and retracts back to stored position with a gentle push giving an ôout of the wayö look within the bumper. Load rated up to 350-lbs and works with the Mopar« Bed Assist Handle (sold separately - part 82215496). Fits...

www.moparpartsinc.com

I have the BESTOP brand

Ionic 4" Curved Stainless Nerf Bars | RealTruck

Get the Ionic 4" Curved Stainless Nerf Bars from RealTruck fast with rapid shipping in the lower 48 United States. Our team of product experts, extensive image galleries, and legendary customer service make it easy to get the right part the first time.

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AMP Research - BEDSTEP | AMP75313-01A | AMP Research

Go ahead and step on it. Bedstep is a real time saver. Not to mention knee and back saver. Strong and rugged, this non-slip, retractable bumper step quickly flips down with the nudge of a foot providing a faster, easier and safer way to load or unload your pickups cargo. Supports up to 300 lbs...

www.amp-research.com

Truck Bed Steps | Tailgate Steps, Ladders – CARiD.com

Get easy access to your pickup bed with a truck bed step. We have strong, durable steps for side and rear access including models that hide away when not needed.

www.carid.com

 

[18MegaRam]

I just installed the OEM bumper step yesterday. It works great! Pricey, but I like the way it is "hidden" as opposed to the after-market step that looks like a black brick under the bumper.

 

[Rlaf75]

My Ram came with the under the bumper step and I'm very pleased with it. I'm a fat @$$ and it still works great for me