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Portal Accessibility Partner
Rock Slide Engineering
Easier Access. Serious Protection.
Portal Offroad Tours uses Rock Slide Engineering Power Step Sliders to make lifted vehicles easier to enter and exit while preserving the protection and clearance required for Moab's trails.
Powered Access
A lower step deploys automatically when the door opens.
Trail Protection
The slider remains positioned to protect the vehicle's rocker area.
Guest Confidence
Easier entry and exit help more guests feel comfortable.
Capability Without the Climb
Lifted vehicles can remain trail-ready without becoming difficult for guests to access.
Why Portal Chooses Rock Slide Engineering
Increased ride height can provide important clearance on the trail, but it can also make a vehicle more difficult for guests to enter and exit.
Rock Slide Engineering gives Portal a solution that supports both needs. The powered step lowers when it is needed for access, then retracts when the vehicle is ready for the trail.
Our guests should not have to choose between an accessible vehicle and a truly capable off-road experience.
What Guests Experience
The best accessibility improvements feel natural, work automatically and do not reduce the vehicle's trail capability.
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The deployed step lowers the first step into the vehicle and reduces the climb required by guests.
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A consistent step location helps guests feel more stable when leaving the vehicle.
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The step retracts against the vehicle when the doors close, keeping it out of the way on the trail.
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The slider structure helps protect the lower side of the vehicle while navigating obstacles.
Featured Portal Installation
Portal's Rock Slide Engineering installation is designed to improve guest access while allowing us to maintain the ride height and trail clearance needed for Moab.
✓ Rock Slide Engineering powered Step Sliders
✓ Automatic deployment when vehicle doors open
✓ Automatic retraction when vehicle doors close
✓ Trail-rated rocker-panel protection
✓ Improved access for front and rear passengers
✓ Professional installation and trail evaluation
Exact configuration may vary by Portal vehicle and model year.
Integrated Step Slider
Traditional running boards can hang too low for technical trails, while fixed rock sliders can leave passengers without a practical step.
Rock Slide Engineering combines both functions. The powered step deploys for passenger access, then retracts into the slider structure to restore trail clearance.
Automatic Deployment
The step activates when a vehicle door is opened.
Automatic Retraction
The step returns to its protected position when the door closes.
Trail-Rated Slider
The surrounding structure supports rocker-panel protection.
Vehicle-Specific Fit
Systems are designed around the dimensions of the vehicle platform.
Step When Needed. Slider on the Trail.
One integrated system supporting both passenger access and vehicle protection.
Accessibility Without Compromise
Portal originally kept vehicle height lower to make entry and exit easier for guests with different mobility levels.
Powered Step Sliders allow us to improve clearance and suspension capability while still giving guests a lower, more convenient first step into the vehicle.
Lower First Step
Front Passenger Access
Rear Passenger Access
Automatic Operation
Trail Clearance
The Guest Experience
Guests do not need to operate switches or understand the system. The step responds automatically as they enter and exit.
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Opening the vehicle door activates the power-step system.
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The step lowers into position to provide a more accessible entry point.
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A wider, lower stepping surface helps guests enter with greater comfort and confidence.
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Once the door closes, the step returns to the slider and restores trail clearance.
Our Vehicle-Access Partner
Rock Slide Engineering develops powered Step Sliders and off-road vehicle accessories designed to improve functionality without giving up trail capability.
The company designs and manufactures its products in Logan, Utah, with regular testing in Utah's off-road terrain. That local, trail-focused approach aligns closely with Portal's own vehicle development philosophy.
The best vehicle-access solution should disappear when the trail begins and be exactly where the guest needs it when the door opens.
Experience the Portal Difference
Join Portal Offroad Tours for a professionally guided adventure in vehicles developed around capability, comfort, accessibility and unforgettable guest experiences.
