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  1. 02-17-2019, 07:20 PM #1
    z20 fatboy
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    RT188 Deck Step

    I don’t know why Ranger did not do this since there is limited storage on the RT188. I got the idea from others, but added a locking latch for $20. See pics..

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    #2 02-17-2019, 07:28 PM
    Its an option ihave one in my rt188
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    #3 02-17-2019, 09:20 PM
    Is ranger offering the step with a lid for storage on the 2019 models? I have the step option
    on my 2018, but you could not open it and used for storage.
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    #4 02-18-2019, 06:48 AM
    I have the TX18 Triton with the same step. If the step was centered with the rod locker the corner of the lid would catch on the console when opening. I hinged mine on the starboard side instead. I store my dock bumpers in it.
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    #6 02-24-2019, 06:07 PM
    Wha year is your RT ? Doesn’t it hit the console when opening ?
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    #7 02-24-2019, 10:34 PM
    It’s a 2018. The step came installed from the factory, but it not centered. It is a little more to the left. You have to look close to notice it. It comes close to the console, but does not hit or rub when I open it.
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    #8 02-25-2019, 08:46 PM
    Hmmmmm...... I wonder if I should move mine over a tad
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    #9 02-26-2019, 07:41 PM
    I can't even get a step for 2014. At least that is what my dealer told me last week.
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    #10 02-27-2019, 09:33 AM
    You can make a pretty good step for the front yourself. I like the one I made because it has a floor bottom and not the carpet on the floor of the boat. It is waterproof and can be moved u der the console out of the way. I am sure better ones could be made. My point is that you don't have to buy one. Took me about a half day.



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    #11 02-27-2019, 10:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jc1234 View Post
    I can't even get a step for 2014. At least that is what my dealer told me last week.
    I added one to my 2015 and I see no reason it wouldn't fit your 2014. They are pretty simple. brace (974 x 1732).jpg
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    #12 02-28-2019, 08:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jc1234 View Post
    I can't even get a step for 2014. At least that is what my dealer told me last week.
    Your dealer is full of it. I bought one from a different dealer than I bought my boat from. My dealer wanted $180.00 and the dealer I bought it from was about half that. It just screws to the floor with sheet metal screws.
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