{"product_id":"easyroofxl","title":"EasyRoof AccessMaster XL","description":"\u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border-left: 3px solid #c8a84b; padding: 12px 16px; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\"\u003e📦 Ships in a proper box — not a poly mailer\u003cbr\u003e✉️ Questions? Email Nuno directly: \u003ca href=\"mailto:mayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003emayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔄 30-day return window\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- OPENING --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eGetting onto your roof shouldn't require a ladder, a second person, or dirty shoes on the seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eThe EasyRoof AccessMaster XL hooks onto the striker bolt in your car door — that U-shaped metal fitting on the door frame — and gives you a solid step right where you need it. Load a kayak, strap down a cargo box, check your tie-downs, get into your rooftop tent, or just clean the roof without contorting yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eOpen the door. Hook it on. Step up. Done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eThe AccessMaster XL has a longer standing platform than the standard EasyRoof AccessMaster — 21.1 cm instead of 15.6 cm. More surface underfoot means a steadier, more planted stance when you're up there — especially if you're up and down a lot. Folds flat, stows in the car.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/Tenda2.jpg?v=1777306549\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: Hero — person stepping up to the AccessMaster XL, one hand on roof rack or cargo. Real gear, natural light. Platform length must be visible. --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Open your car door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe striker bolt — the U-shaped fitting on the door frame — is right there, at door-latch height on the B-pillar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Hook on the step.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoop the AccessMaster XL over the striker bolt. Takes about two seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Step up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePush up, use the roof or rack to steady yourself. The hook grips the striker under load; it doesn't wobble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pack it away.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnhook, fold flat, stow it in the car. Door pocket, center console, gear bag — wherever it fits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/EasyRoof_XL_15.gif?v=1782866626\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO\/GIF: 10–15 sec. Door opens, striker bolt visible, AccessMaster XL hooks on, person steps up (platform length clearly visible), step unhooked and folded flat. Show the extra length. --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- WHAT MAKES IT WORK --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWhat makes it work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHooks onto the strongest point in your door frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe striker bolt is the component that keeps your door closed in a collision — a structural anchor, not a decorative fitting. Per SAE Document J839B (the US automotive standard for door latch systems), the striker bolt must withstand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 2; color: #333; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,000 lbs of horizontal force\u003c\/strong\u003e — sideways, what keeps your door closed in a crash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,500 lbs of vertical force\u003c\/strong\u003e — straight down, the same direction as someone standing on the EasyRoof AccessMaster XL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eThat's what this step hooks onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated to 310 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe step itself is manufacturer-rated to 310 lbs \/ 140 kg. That's the platform, the hook, and the full assembly. Same rating as the standard EasyRoof AccessMaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger platform — steadier footing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 21.1 × 8 cm (8.3 × 3.15 in), the AccessMaster XL gives you roughly 35% more platform length than the standard step — more surface underfoot and a steadier stance, instead of balancing on a narrow step. More comfortable, more stable footing for regular use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/EasyRoof_XL_7_opt.jpg?v=1782866755\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-slip surface — secure footing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextured aluminum platform. You're not balancing on a peg; you're standing on a step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: Shot showing the platform length clearly — AccessMaster XL next to standard AccessMaster, or next to ruler, or labeled product photo showing 8.3 in. Core differentiator — make the length tangible. --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber-backed — won't mark your door frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact points are rubber-backed. Normal use won't scratch paint or the door frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/EasyRoof_XL_13_opt.jpg?v=1782866820\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolds flat, stows in the car.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFold it flat after use. Door pocket, center console, gear bag — it doesn't take up real space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: Close-up of rubber contact point backing. Addresses \"will it scratch?\" objection visually. --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- USE CASES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWhat people use it for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eThe most common use is loading gear onto a roof rack — kayaks, cargo boxes, bikes, skis, surfboards. One person, no ladder, no second pair of hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eWhere the AccessMaster XL earns its extra length is in regular use. When you're getting into a rooftop tent every night, loading the kayaks every trip, or adjusting cargo on every run, comfortable footing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 2; color: #333; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooftop tent access\u003c\/strong\u003e — in and out without stepping on your seats, trip after trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — clearing the roof on a ski trip without standing on the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing the roof\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaching the center of a tall truck without stretching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-trip adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e — tie-downs, re-centering cargo, tightening straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBonus: the step includes a glass-break tip for emergency use. Useful to know about — not the reason you're buying it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWill it fit your vehicle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003eThe EasyRoof AccessMaster XL works with any vehicle that has a standard U-shaped door striker bolt. Open your car door and look at the door frame — you'll see the U-shaped metal fitting. If it's accessible and sticks out from the frame, the step will work. \u003cstrong\u003eMost SUVs, trucks, 4-door sedans, and wagons are fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSome vehicles have striker bolts that are flush with the frame, recessed, or a different shape. On those, the hook can't engage properly. If you're not sure, email us a photo of your striker bolt and we'll tell you before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/Striker_bolt-1_v2.jpg?v=1777307745\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: Close-up of a standard U-shaped striker bolt in door frame, labeled \"This is the striker bolt — the step hooks here.\" Same photo used on the AccessMaster page works here. --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555;\"\u003e📧 \u003ca href=\"mailto:mayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003emayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\u003c\/a\u003e — Nuno answers personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- SPECS TABLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eAluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlatform size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e21.1 × 8 cm (8.3 × 3.15 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e310 lbs \/ 140 kg (manufacturer spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003e380 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eStandard U-shaped door striker bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 8px;\"\u003eEasyRoof AccessMaster XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- PACKAGE CONTENTS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 22px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 2; color: #333; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasyRoof AccessMaster XL car step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips in a plain box, packed by hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: Folded\/stowed shot — AccessMaster XL folded flat, no bag. Next to a hand or car door pocket for scale. Shows it packs down without overclaiming \"fits in glovebox.\" --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- THE PROMISE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border-left: 3px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 20px 24px; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOne person runs this store. I pick the gear, pack the orders, and answer every email that comes in. If something about your order isn't right — wrong item, damage in shipping, doesn't fit your vehicle — email me and I'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e30-day return window. Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:mayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003emayday@ancestraloutdoors.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #888; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Nuno, founder of Ancestral Outdoors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ancestral Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":46549904818337,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2947\/1649\/files\/EasyRoof_XL_2.png?v=1782152829","url":"https:\/\/ancestraloutdoors.com\/products\/easyroofxl","provider":"Ancestral Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}