The Tailgate Steps
Car & RV

The Tailgate Steps

Folding Aluminum Dog Stairs for Cars, SUVs & RVs

$69.99

✓ Free US shipping ยท arrives in 3-8 business days

  • Aluminum frame rated to 250 lb - for big and senior dogs who can no longer jump into the back seat
  • Three wide steps with paw-print texture grip wet and dry paws alike
  • Safety hooks lock onto the vehicle edge; padded handles protect paint and bumpers
  • Folds to 16.5 x 13 x 5.5 in and weighs about 9 lb - rides in the trunk, sets up in seconds
  • Fits sedans, SUVs, trucks and RVs; ships free from US warehouses, arrives in 3-8 business days

Lifting a 90-pound dog into the car is hard on both of you. The Tailgate Steps give big and older dogs a steady, grippy way up - then fold into a carry bag and ride along.

Will it fit?

doorway30 x 80 in16.5 x 5.5 inThe Tailgate Stepsmedium dog, 22 in

Drawn to scale from the manufacturer's assembled dimensions. Depth (front to back) is 13 in.

1.5 sq ft of floor space - apartment friendlyUnder counter height (5.5 in tall)Fits through a 30 in doorway assembledRated to hold 250 lbShips flat in one box, 10.14 lbShips from Georgia / California / Texas

What happens after you order

  1. STEP 1
    Order today

    Checkout runs on Stripe; no account needed and we never see your card number.

  2. STEP 2
    Ships in 1-3 business days

    From Georgia or California or Texas. You get the tracking number by email when the carrier scans the box.

  3. STEP 3
    Arrives 2-5 business days later

    Free to the 48 contiguous states. Arrived damaged? Send photos within 48 hours and we ship free parts, a replacement or refund you.

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Price$69.99$78.99$99.99$47.99
Assembled size16.5 x 13 x 5.5 in71 x 17.3 x 1.2 in71 x 19.3 x 1.1 in40 x 19 x 28.5 in
Weight9 lb18.9 lb20.3 lb9.1 lb
MaterialAluminiumSteel frame, carpet treadAluminum, carpet treadSteel frame, Oxford fabric treads
Key factRated to 250 lb71 in long, 250 lb rating71 x 19.3 in, 250 lb rating5 steps, 250 lb rating

Specifications

Assembled size (L x W x H)16.5 x 13 x 5.5 in
Item weight9 lb
Shipping box13.8 x 17.3 x 6.3 in, 10.14 lb
MaterialAluminium
ColorBlack
Ships fromGeorgia / California / Texas (US warehouse)
ShippingFree, ships in 1-3 business days and arrives 2-5 business days later (3-8 in total), contiguous 48 states
Returns30 days, new and unused, no restocking fee; buyer pays return shipping, which can be significant for large items (email us for an estimate first)
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Good to know

Questions about The Tailgate Steps

What are the dimensions of The Tailgate Steps?

Assembled it measures 16.5 x 13 x 5.5 inches (length x width x height) and weighs about 9 lb. It ships flat in one box, 13.8 x 17.3 x 6.3 inches, 10.14 lb.

How fast does it ship, and is shipping free?

Shipping is free to the 48 contiguous states. The Tailgate Steps ships from our warehouse in Georgia or California or Texas within 1-3 business days and arrives 2-5 business days after that. You get a tracking number by email when the carrier scans it.

What is the return policy?

30-day returns on new, unused items in the original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer, there is no restocking fee, and refunds go back to the original payment method within 7 days of the return arriving. Large furniture is heavy, so return shipping can cost a significant amount; email us for an estimate before you send it back. If it arrives damaged, email photos within 48 hours and we send free replacement parts, a replacement or a full refund - nothing needs to be shipped back in most cases.

Does The Tailgate Steps need assembly?

No assembly; safety carabiners clip to the vehicle.

Who is Snug Lane?

Snug Lane is one of the Snug Lane stores (snuglane.com). Orders are fulfilled from US warehouses, payment is handled by Stripe, and one support team answers every email at support@snuglane.com within one business day.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's data sheet. Last checked 2026-09-22.