Hand rail addition for stairs

[Bill2023]

I just added the MORryde Step above hand rail. So now I can worry less about breaking a hip on the stairs. 😀
Was an easy 5 min install. They have the rail available for both 3 steps and 4 steps. In two versions depending on when the the steps were manufactured.

[TucsonJim]

Thanks for this Bill. I hadn't seen these before. The steps still fold in without any hassle?

Jim

[Bill2023]

You're welcome
Yes they do not change the ability to lift the steps into place at all.

[NoPeeking]

I added the same hand rail. Zero issue with clearance on closing. This is such a great safety edit it should be standard from the factory.

Mike

[Calbar]

Thanks for this Bill. I hadn't seen these before. The steps still fold in without any hassle?

Jim

I put them on the steps on my 378MBS and they are a great addition. No interference and no more difficult to lift the stairs. We love them.

Rob

[Ebkent62]

I have an Imagine 2970RL and the floor plan doesn’t allow the handrail installed when folding up the stairs, but I put it in place and use it whenever we’re somewhere for more than a day and take it off when it’s time to fold up. Only 3 screws to install or remove.

[NoPeeking]

Might be helpful for some... I (re) mounted the hand rail to the outboard side of the stringer. A couple of new holes, washers and bolts were needed, but a straightforward rock-solid install nonetheless. There is still plenty of clearance with the door frame and the inside bunk end.

I did the outside mount for two reasons:

1. the hand rail mounted to the outside of the step is better aligned to the plane of the lend-a-hand on the sidewall. (One of our campers has limited peripheral vision and the outboard mount made a huge improvement when transitioning from one hand rail to the next.)

2. The hand rail mounted to the outside removed the (rail) trip hazard in the step area.

I'd post a pic, but the trailer is in storage.

Mike

[Calbar]

Might be helpful for some... I (re) mounted the hand rail to the outboard side of the stringer. A couple of new holes, washers and bolts were needed, but a straightforward rock-solid install nonetheless. There is still plenty of clearance with the door frame and the inside bunk end.

I did the outside mount for two reasons:

1. the hand rail mounted to the outside of the step is better aligned to the plane of the lend-a-hand on the sidewall. (One of our campers has limited peripheral vision and the outboard mount made a huge improvement when transitioning from one hand rail to the next.)

2. The hand rail mounted to the outside removed the (rail) trip hazard in the step area.

I'd post a pic, but the trailer is in storage.

Mike

Thanks Mike,

This is the same discussion that my wife and I had when I first installed it. I assume you just threaded into the nut in the stairs from the other side with longer bolts. I have plenty of room too with the door frame and nothing inside to interfere with.

Rob

[Kathy&Jim_Imagine]

I've been looking at this hand rail and keep wondering if it gets in the way as you enter/exit the RV? Reason being, the mounting location on the inside of the stringer. Seems like it would make entry/exit a little tighter, has anyone found this to be a problem??

[ThePowells]

Has anyone installed one in a 380, 390, or 395 that has a wall directly in front of the doorway?

[Calbar]

Has anyone installed one in a 380, 390, or 395 that has a wall directly in front of the doorway?

My 378MBS has the den wall and sliding door right in front. I don't have an issue with clearance.

Rob

[Jlawles2]

I might consider adding one to our unit but the flip stairs do not offer it as an option. The wall mounted one would interfere with the awning or I would have to remove the one that is already there.

[guest2]

I've been looking at this hand rail and keep wondering if it gets in the way as you enter/exit the RV? Reason being, the mounting location on the inside of the stringer. Seems like it would make entry/exit a little tighter, has anyone found this to be a problem??

I’m going to look into this, I have the same coach as you.
I agree that outside the stringer would be better.

[reubenray]

I just added the MORryde Step above hand rail. So now I can worry less about breaking a hip on the stairs. 😀
Was an easy 5 min install. They have the rail available for both 3 steps and 4 steps. In two versions depending on when the the steps were manufactured.

I was able to get one of these free while at a rally with my previous trailer. Someone bought the wrong one and gave it to me. My dealer swapped it out to the new Reflection. My wife really likes this.