{"product_id":"the-stern-sprinter-rear-step","title":"The 'Stern' Sprinter Rear Step","description":"\u003cp\u003eGetting in and out of the rear of your Sprinter shouldn't be a workout. The Stern is Sandy Vans' purpose-built rear step — aluminum, powder coated, and designed to mount directly to the factory OEM hitch. It goes where it needs to, holds real weight, and looks like it shipped from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/16\" aluminum step plates — solid, no flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured black powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts to factory OEM hitch only (aftermarket hitches not compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo impact on MB rear proximity sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY install — watch the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GiEOybddn_8\"\u003einstall video\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes Sprinter 144\", 170\", and 170\" EXT with factory OEM hitch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2019 and newer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on direct — 4 bolts, no drilling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2007–2018:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory hitch required; drilling 4 new holes in the hitch is required.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNVC3 Sprinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor bracket modification needed — \u003ca href=\"mailto:products@sandyvans.com\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandy Vans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63436410847313,"sku":"SV-STPREA","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2489\/9409\/files\/sv-stern-sprinter-rear-step-black-aluminum-plate-two-mounting-posts.png?v=1793985594","url":"https:\/\/openroadsupplycompany.com\/products\/the-stern-sprinter-rear-step","provider":"Open Road Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}