Additional handrail

You might also want to look at Kee Klamps. It's a series of flexible and rigid aluminium pipe connectors that could be used to make a hand rail of any size or shape. I've been thinking about making one myself.

http://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/store/components/kee-lite.html

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Our previous coach had a hinged panel that covered the stairwell while underway. When raised and latched, it created a short wall on the right side of the stairs. I found a wooden handrail online that was a close match to the factory on on the left and installed it on the panel on the right. With the panel down it was out of sight, and when it was up the handrail was quite stable.

How was the panel fastened (held up securely) when in the upright position?

Pepperoni wrote:
I have the same need. Problem is that the flip-down couch is upholstered on that side of the stairwell, and I don't like messing with the upholstery. I am thinking of fabricating a metal hook (that sort of thing I *DO*), for the top end, to slide over the upholstery.

For the bottom end, either a swiveling mount, or a sliding tab. (tab A inserted into slot B). The top mount will support weight. Think 3-4 inch flat stock, bent to fit over the couch side at the top and attached to the top rail mount. with the bottom rail-mount solidly fixed---- should be strong, removable, unobtrusive, cheap, and a great show- and -tell around the campfire.


the hook to slide over the upholstery can be padded, or peel-and-stick protection applied to the upholstered edge of the couch, for protection. (Or both)

Would you want to fabricate a second unit and sell it to me?

Our previous coach had a hinged panel that covered the stairwell while underway. When raised and latched, it created a short wall on the right side of the stairs. I found a wooden handrail online that was a close match to the factory on on the left and installed it on the panel on the right. With the panel down it was out of sight, and when it was up the handrail was quite stable.

I have the same need. Problem is that the flip-down couch is upholstered on that side of the stairwell, and I don't like messing with the upholstery. I am thinking of fabricating a metal hook (that sort of thing I *DO*), for the top end, to slide over the upholstery.

For the bottom end, either a swiveling mount, or a sliding tab. (tab A inserted into slot B). The top mount will support weight. Think 3-4 inch flat stock, bent to fit over the couch side at the top and attached to the top rail mount. with the bottom rail-mount solidly fixed---- should be strong, removable, unobtrusive, cheap, and a great show- and -tell around the campfire.


the hook to slide over the upholstery can be padded, or peel-and-stick protection applied to the upholstered edge of the couch, for protection. (Or both)

I think a TorkLift Glowguide Handrail would work perfectly in your situation.
Barney
Edit: Upon re-reading of your post it seems you are looking for a handrail for use inside the coach. I don't think the GlowGuide I linked to above will work for that. Sorry.

old guy wrote:
if the dash is strong enough to support a handrail, there is not a good reason not to just buy something to fit your needs. it should be easy to install

I have the entrance door in the middle of the coach. I would need to install the handle either at the wall and the floor (that would need to be a handle with a rather complicated shape to do the job), or attach it to the side of the couch which would require some kind of reinforcement of that side.
This is the reason for my question if anybody has done this before.

if the dash is strong enough to support a handrail, there is not a good reason not to just buy something to fit your needs. it should be easy to install