Go Rhino Xtreme Hitch Step

Has anyone used or know anything about the new Go Rhino Xtreme Hitch Step? http://www.gorhino.com/xtreme-hitchstep/xtreme-hitchstep.html
I would like to know how if this version seems strong enough to stand up to small rear-end hits like the regular Go Rhino Hitch Steps. And I'm also interested in knowing if the version with the back-up sensors is any good. They are a little expensive, so any information that anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Looks sweet! Wish I had seen that 3 months ago when I bought mine.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5049/cat/500/ppuser/6831
Nothing special here. Have the step myself. Something black to blend in. As far as back-up sensors are concerned, I'm wanting to install a back-up camera. That will solve both problems. And yes, I have been tapped in the rear a couple of times. It has provided protection against damage to the bumper.

 

As you can see it did a good job...but the bumper did go in a little on the right side...but you would have to look hard to find that and it could be from a previous rear-end by a brand new Tundra.

That was done by a 4Runner. If it were a smaller car, I believe the hitch step can take greater impact and suffer less.

The guy paid me just a little over the cost of getting a new one and I have one ordered already. He did try to stop though, so it helped everyone involved.

I rather not go to the repair shop.

Notice also that I have the hitch lock from Home Depot to secure the hitch.

 

Thanks to everyone for the great information! It seems the Go Rhino hitch steps really do protect in a small collision! Does anyone know if the new Xtreme Hitch Steps will also protect like the regular ones do? The link the the Xtreme Hitch Steps are in my first post in this thread. They have a different design, so I'm not sure if they will be as strong as the tube style hitch steps.