Another new member who needs help

[possumladyRVs]

Hubby and I have full-timed for 12 years, and 6 years in our 2017 GD reflection 315 rlts. I broke my leg in a bad fall 3 months ago and am just beginning to put a small amount of weight on it. My physical therapist suggests we add 2 grab bars, 1 inside and 1 outside just above the original outside grab bar. Any ideas how to best accomplish this?
Thanks
Rich and Judy
2017 GD reflection 315 rlts
2011 CheVy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax

Sorry I didn't mention it but we added an extended grab bar when Rich had his knee replaced and it does help but it will probably be 6 more weeks before I can put full weight on it and I'd like to see if we can get the 2 bars opposite each other above the longer bar.

[trailrydr]

Hubby and I have full-timed for 12 years, and 6 years in our 2017 GD reflection 315 rlts. I broke my leg in a bad fall 3 months ago and am just beginning to put a small amount of weight on it. My physical therapist suggests we add 2 grab bars, 1 inside and 1 outside just above the original outside grab bar. Any ideas how to best accomplish this?
Thanks
Rich and Judy
2017 GD reflection 315 rlts
2011 CheVy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax

In my experience with grab bar installs (have placed several in our stick built bathrooms for elderly parents) is they take a "good" anchoring point (solid wood or steel) to be of long term and weight bearing use. Unfortinately, RV walls are very limited IMO for such support. They do make extended RV hand rails which may work entering your RV that appear to be more stable and support more weight.

https://www.amazon.com/Stromberg-Car.../dp/B00IACGK90

[Soundsailor]

Hubby and I have full-timed for 12 years, and 6 years in our 2017 GD reflection 315 rlts. I broke my leg in a bad fall 3 months ago and am just beginning to put a small amount of weight on it. My physical therapist suggests we add 2 grab bars, 1 inside and 1 outside just above the original outside grab bar. Any ideas how to best accomplish this?
Thanks
Rich and Judy
2017 GD reflection 315 rlts
2011 CheVy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax

Welcome to the forum Judy, glad to hear you've had a good time in your Reflection. So sorry to hear about your fall, may you recover quickly. While my wife (also Judy) was recovering from knee surgery, we added a handrail (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XPHX815/) which really helped her both getting in and out of the coach.

[BWSTGDS]

Welcome to the forum Judy, glad to hear you've had a good time in your Reflection. So sorry to hear about your fall, may you recover quickly. While my wife (also Judy) was recovering from knee surgery, we added a handrail (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XPHX815/) which really helped her both getting in and out of the coach.

Are you still happy with this Lippert solid step handrail, @Soundsailor? I am in need of something more than the OEM short handrail on my Solitude, and this one looks to be the most stable.



A simple upgrade would be the Stromberg Carlson model. I'm concerned it will still be wobbly, like the current one, but moreso with the added length/leverage.



There is the Morryde Safe-T-rail, but its reviewers mention it too suffers from side-to-side wobble.

[Soundsailor]

Are you still happy with this Lippert solid step handrail, @Soundsailor? I am in need of something more than the OEM short handrail on my Solitude, and this one looks to be the most stable.



A simple upgrade would be the Stromberg Carlson model. I'm concerned it will still be wobbly, like the current one, but moreso with the added length/leverage.



There is the Morryde Safe-T-rail, but its reviewers mention it too suffers from side-to-side wobble.

Yes, we are very happy with the Lippert handrail. It attaches directly to the stairs so it is very stable. Be sure to determine if it works with your stairs, it does not work with all models.

[Riverbug]

Just a thought...on the inside, I wonder if you could install just a hand grab like the older style ones they used on the outside? I would think there would be enough aluminum frame to attach it to next to the door and you could hang onto it as you make your first step down until you can leverage the outside rail?

https://itcshopnow.com/products/rv-m...All%20Products

[Captcolour]

Would it help to install one of these on the door? I use it for stability getting in and out of the RV.

https://a.co/d/6B7ghna

[possumladyRVs]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. We tried the one that fastened to the stairs but it rubbed on the doorway so ended up with this https://a.co/d/6YN9wBh which is similar to the original but longer There is a pic in an earlier reply. We did add the bar to the screen door and it is a great addition. I'd still like a grab bar on the inside (on the latch side) because due to using a walker for so long I've developed both carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome in my right hand and my grip is very weak.
From what I've read, it sound as though that location should be strong enough.
Thanks again to you all.

[Second Chance]

Thread moved to Mods and DIY.

Another vote for the Morryde Safe-T-rail, here. We installed one last year and are SO much happier with it than any previous attempts at bettering the situation. The main issue with putting anything sturdy on the other side of the entryway is that it will not be accessible when the door is open.

Rob

[Soundsailor]

Thread moved to Mods and DIY.

Another vote for the Morryde Safe-T-rail, here. We installed one last year and are SO much happier with it than any previous attempts at bettering the situation. The main issue with putting anything sturdy on the other side of the entryway is that it will not be accessible when the door is open.

Rob

Looks like a good choice for someone who doesn't have the Solid Step stairs.