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clotus's avatar
clotus
Explorer
Feb 26, 2015

Entry Hand rails

I just picked up a new 5th-wheel and will do the official "new RV" thread once I get some more pictures. I have a 2-year-old and I would like to get a rail system for the entry to help her in and out. I figure it would help her for at least 2-3 years. I am aware of the Tork-lift glow steps, but I do not like the install as I do not need them to be that stout. I found the Telescoping Rail Mate on camping worlds website. I like the idea that I can put it on and remove it for travel. Has anyone used one? Thoughts? Its about $120.

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Thanks!
  • Showme_5vr's avatar
    Showme_5vr
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2015
    jody h you know what they say if you have to ask you can't afford it. So I have to ask, how much?
    Thanks
  • clotus's avatar
    clotus
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2015
    I think I am going to pull the trigger. Cheap enough that it is worth it if it will help my daughter in and out. I have some Seadec foam leftover from re-finishing my boats swimstep that I am going to test out on the steps themselves to reduce the heat and make them softer to walk on barefoot. I will let you all know how it works out.....stay tuned.
  • jody_h's avatar
    jody_h
    Explorer
    Feb 27, 2015
    Duck wrote:
    jody h wrote:
    I bought a set of these Cant be more happy with them. Best money ihave spent.


    These are nice steps but with a 2yr old I think that he might be looking for a hand rail closer to the step.
    Don


    The reason i posted this is because the rise on the steps are less. Plus you can talk with the guy who makes them and he might be able to add a hand rail lower to where you have one and the kid could have one.
  • ependydad's avatar
    ependydad
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2015
    Please post if you get it. I think it would be good for my soon to be 3 year old and my mother-in-law with balance issues.
  • Duck's avatar
    Duck
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2015
    jody h wrote:
    I bought a set of these Cant be more happy with them. Best money ihave spent.


    These are nice steps but with a 2yr old I think that he might be looking for a hand rail closer to the step.
    Don
  • GrumpyandGrandm's avatar
    GrumpyandGrandm
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2015
    We have one, but for us "old folks" not the younger set. I works great. Highly recommend it, very sturdy.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Feb 26, 2015
    Congrats on the new FW. I have not used a rail system, but to me it would just be in the way.

    With the doors opening out, it is handy at times to reach things in the trailer, from that side of steps.

    With a little 2 year old, I think it would be better to have carpet on the steps. You could show them how to crawl in, and back down, on the padded steps.

    Jerry
  • mdamerell's avatar
    mdamerell
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2015
    Our little one is now 4. We would not let her on the steps without one of us until see was able to use the hand holds herself. Actually, when she was 3 she figured out if she took my fire poker and stuck the wooden handle in the outside door latch, she could use the 3' length as a lever and pop the latch, opening the door. I'd be more concerned with her opening the door or the screen door and dumping herself out of the camper.

    Congrats on the new camper.

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