🛠️ Member Build Overtrail Upgrades (2 Viewers)

[Bluegill]

I wanted a cleaner look, but I probably should have gone with kickouts just to provide a bigger step for the back door (I have 2 boys aged 7 and 11 that ride in the back seats). I could also use a bigger step for me because I step on the slider right there where a kickout would be and then I grab the 2 roof rack grab-handles and I use my other foot to step up on the rear tire to strap stuff down to the roof rack. Then getting down is the reverse order and I could use a bigger landing step when I'm stepping down. I'm up there frequently (I have 2 ladders up there right now that I have to unstrap) and I regret not getting kickouts every time.

The kickout saving me from a rock or tree is never on my mind.

 

[Bluegill]

 

[YellowLab]

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Bill - who makes that awning - looks great!

 

[Norigreenthing]

I wanted a cleaner look, but I probably should have gone with kickouts just to provide a bigger step for the back door (I have 2 boys aged 7 and 11 that ride in the back seats). I could also use a bigger step for me because I step on the slider right there where a kickout would be and then I grab the 2 roof rack grab-handles and I use my other foot to step up on the rear tire to strap stuff down to the roof rack. Then getting down is the reverse order and I could use a bigger landing step when I'm stepping down. I'm up there frequently (I have 2 ladders up there right now that I have to unstrap) and I regret not getting kickouts every time.

The kickout saving me from a rock or tree is never on my mind.

Thanks for your opinion on the kickouts. I didn’t realize how useful they are as a step. I will go with the kickouts when I buy them.

 

[Bluegill]

Bill - who makes that awning - looks great!

Everything you need to know is already on page 7 of this thread. Don't you have this all memorized yet?

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[YellowLab]

Heck I’ve been retired for 7 months now - I’m not even sure what day of the week it is let alone keep up with all your goodies