People Are Starting to Invent Disturbingly Useful Functions Out of Them
And now it gets even weirder. That striker? It turns out it’s a surprisingly useful anchor point for gadgets and accessories people are putting in their cars nowadays. Picture it as a built-in hook for tools you didn’t even know you needed.
For example:
Portable car steps. These are foldable little platforms that you hook on to the striker so you can step up and reach the roof. Super useful in a case of having a roof rack or a cargo box. Or maybe just… being short.
Mobility handles. This one is actually pretty brilliant. You hook a grab handle onto the striker so people can use it for support getting in or out of the car. Very handy for older people, or anyone with pain or mobility issues.
Light cargo anchors. In some setups, people use it to tie down smaller nets or organizers inside the car. Keeps things from “flying around” in the trunk or back seat.
