The trailer step and pole are wise addition to your Cat. The last two Cats I have owned had it installed at the factory. I did have the step and pole put on my “06 CougarFTD trailer however. Sherm put it on for me. It wasnt that hard to do. If you add it after the trailer is made, the pole has a bracket at the base which bolts to the trailer tongue and then to the winch step, which goes over your existing winch. It works very well. The only part that a person would need to be very careful is drilling the holes through the tongue. You need to be certain you dont hit any of the wires inside for lights and or for brakes, etc. I highly recommend it. It sure makes it easier launching by yourself. Its saved my rear end from taking a swim at the ramp on a few occasions.