Fold-Away RV Grab Handle - Provides Secure Hold for Entering & Exiting - Measures 18-in, for Smaller RVs & Trailers - Easily Installs Beside RV Door, Hardware Included - Black (42197)

The original grab handle on my camper was broken by a renter, and I needed a fast solution. This Camco 18-inch model was the answer. It's a direct replacement, so swapping out the old one for the new one was super easy—I had it done in minutes. It functions just as it should, offering a secure hold. If you need a reliable, hassle-free replacement, this is it!

For my travel trailer, it was a direct replacement. I expect it to provide the same level of performance. In hindsight, after taking apart the broken grab rail, it may have repairable. It's easy to install, and fit into the previous grab rail screw holes (applying sillycon caulking, 30 minutes(?)).

My wife and I are doing a lot of traveling in our 1994 RV. As a "Mature" couple were finding getting into and out of the door of the RV was getting a little challenging. The small handle that came with the 30 year old RV worked "ok" getting into the the RV. But, was no help in getting out. After almost falling out the door a few times we realized that it was time to install something that would give us the stability that we need in the last chapter in our lives. This handle makes getting in and out of the RV a lot safer for us. The wide grip area and design gives us plenty of room to place our hands where we are able to the most stability. It is also side to side adjustable. By folding the handle against the door it provides a little added security in keeping the door closed while traveling. The quality is adequate for our needs and it seems to be durable enough to provide the length of time we are going to be traveling.

Works great

This was very easy to install. I just held the new handle in place , marked right through the holes onto my camper with a a drill bit and marked all 4 locations. Then moved the handle and drilled the holes completely. After that, I installed the handle with the supplied fasteners. It only took 5 minutes. Product does a great job providing me a secure handhold while entering and especially exiting my camper

Great addition to any rv, folds away easily when not in use.

A perfect fit for our trailer, replaces the small handle. A++++++

Mounting brackets are plastic and the screws are cheap and easily strip out.

If you're buying one of these, you probably already know that the mechanism can rust to the point where the spring and screw seize up.

The stock handle was terrible, only works when getting in the RV, not when leaving the RV. This fold-away handle solves that issue. Especially for kids. Install is easy, nerve racking of course since you have to drill into the RV. Used a stud finder on the inside of the RV to make sure you are actually drilling into wood and not just the siding. Also, make sure you put silicone or sealant in the holes and on the screws when you install it. Other than that, no issues and works great. Also, there was a video on youtube showing that if you are inside the RV and someone walks by and closes the handle, it would technically push open from the inside. Just something I found that might be useful for someone's curiosity.

We've got a 17' Hybrid camper and tradition handles are just too big. This is the perfect size for a smaller unit. Easy to install, easier to fold up/open up, and use.

Works perfect and have used it over and over again, very sturdy and safe, great deal too

I attached it to the outside of our house as a fold away grab bar. It make the only step into the house accessible. It is big enough to use from inside and outside the house. It nice it folds away for the snow remove in the winter.