Brantime
Apr 05, 2014Explorer
Hand Rail in our Fifth Wheel
We are full timers and My DW just had double knee replacement surgery and I need some advice for the placement of handrails in our fifth wheel.
I am worried about the strength and stability of railings with the sheetrock over the alum studs the outside wall (wall is about 2.5 in. total thickness). On the inside wall (Left next to bathroom) paneling with 2 X 2 framing.
The outside rail would be about 48 in. and the inside, about 29 in (bathroom door begins).
I would like to go with two rails due to the double knee, but am worried about the support on the sheetrock side of the hallway not being strong enough to hold the rail.
Any suggestions or thoughts on this issue?
Thanks!
Mark
I am worried about the strength and stability of railings with the sheetrock over the alum studs the outside wall (wall is about 2.5 in. total thickness). On the inside wall (Left next to bathroom) paneling with 2 X 2 framing.
The outside rail would be about 48 in. and the inside, about 29 in (bathroom door begins).
I would like to go with two rails due to the double knee, but am worried about the support on the sheetrock side of the hallway not being strong enough to hold the rail.
Any suggestions or thoughts on this issue?
Thanks!
Mark