TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to accessories configured to be supported by door strikers of motor vehicles.

BACKGROUND

Some motor vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles (SUVs), are configured to be used when the traditional, factory doors are removed. Removing the traditional doors may provide users with increased access to the vehicle. Removing the traditional doors may also assist the driver with increased visibility of a ground surface adjacent the vehicle, which may be beneficial in certain situations, such as when driving the vehicle off road.

SUMMARY

An accessory for a motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of this disclosure includes, among other things, a first portion, and a second portion projecting from the first portion and configured to fit within a door striker of the motor vehicle. The accessory is configured such that, when the second portion is received in the door striker, the first portion provides a supporting surface, and, when the second portion is not received in the door striker, the accessory is useable as a tool.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of the foregoing accessory, the first portion provides a handle of the tool and the second portion is configured to mate with a fastener of the motor vehicle.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, at least one light is incorporated into the first portion.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, two lights are incorporated into the first portion.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the first portion includes a central opening having a greater area than a remainder of the first portion.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the first portion includes at least one slot adjacent the central opening and configured for attachment to a supplemental accessory.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the at least one slot includes a plurality of slots disposed about a perimeter of the central opening.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the supplemental accessory includes a multi-purpose device providing treads, a bottle opener, and a cup holder.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the supplemental accessory includes a storage container.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the supplemental accessory includes a ladder.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, adjacent a bottom of the ladder, the ladder includes a platform configured to support an object.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the platform includes a serrated edge.

An accessory for a motor vehicle according to another exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first connector configured to be received in a first door striker of the motor vehicle, a second connector configured to be received in a second door striker of the motor vehicle, and a main portion extending between the first connector and the second connector. Further, when the first and second connectors are received in the respective first and second door strikers, the main portion provides a supporting surface.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of the foregoing accessory, an upper surface of the main portion is substantially flat.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the main portion is telescopic.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the main portion is foldable.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, a height-adjustable leg projects from the main portion and is configured to contact a ground surface.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the main portion includes a control module configured to selectively activate a supplemental powered accessory.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the supplemental powered accessory includes lights.

In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing accessories, the accessory is one of a table and a shovel.

