Princess Consuela
2025-07-21 13:02:03
Bought our 2021 Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS TT (travel trailer) last year and as the first and only owners, we haven't had an opportunity to make many updates/modifications yet.This handrail was this first accessory I wanted to add but I put it off because of the cost.Boy, was I a fool.The variety of campgrounds we took our TT to ended up having the steps extended nearly to the maximum and we even had to add a step stool to the last step to add additional stability.My mom REALLY could have benefited from this handrail last year.And when I finally tried to order it, Lippert was out of stock on their website so I snatched it up here on Amazon.This is seriously one of the best upgrades we've made to the TT yet.I love that you don't have to remove the handrail when you put the steps away. That is such a great feature.My next investment will be the assisted lift so mom can pull the steps in and out herself, but that's a whole different review.As far as installation, since I purchased the product online and I'm too lazy to install them myself, I tok the steps in the original box to the dealership and for $110 or so, they did the installation. I have an extended warranty on my TT which requires everything to be professionally installed. I didn't mind paying for labor but that's just me keeping the economy moving forward.Bottom line here...If you have someone who needs a little extra assistance getting in and out of the camper/TT this handrail will do the job well. It's a simple solution and if you're handy enough to install it yourself, it's not all that expensive to give yourself some peace of mind.
George
2025-07-19 15:30:40
The handrail is an absolute necessity for your safety. My wife and I were unsure on the steps. The rail provided did not reach far enough down. This filled the gap. I found it easy to install with the provided screws. I did have to drill some holes.In use, the handrail does move, however, I pulled on it and am confident it will not detach. It is a comfort to grab and then switch to the rail close to the door.Worth the money.
Jerome Bullert
2025-07-12 13:20:48
This is a very well designed package. My trailer doesn't actually have the holes to be able to just bolt on both brackets. But it could be installed on any trailer steps by anyone who's competent with a power drill, screwdrivers and pliers for wrenches. It includes the rail itself, two brackets that the rail will slide into, screws to attract the brackets to the steps cotter pins to secure the rail to the brackets, which allows you to easily remove and reattach the rail if you need to and a stabilizer plate that you can attached to the steps on the opposite side of the step brace that you attach the rail brackets to, all of the machine screws, washers and the nuts needed to install it and pretty good instructions on how to do so. The real is pretty strong and sturdy, especially with the stabilizing plate attached. There is a little bit of play because the real is inserted into the brackets; not welded to them, but it's not enough to be a problem. You could even install these on sturdy collapsing stairs. But you would have to remove the rail from the brackets each time that you folded up the stairs.
B
2025-07-09 12:27:08
Once we figured out the best place on the stairs, to install the rail, it was easy. Hardest part of installation is needing to drill the holes, it doesn’t come pre-drilled. However, it’s probably a good idea that it didn’t, because it could vary depending on your stairs. We placed the rail so it gave us maximum use for additional safety going up or down the stairs and so it didn’t interfere with folding the steps inside while traveling. Make sure you consider both before drilling holes. Taking the rail off while traveling then putting it back on later can be a pain. It an unnecessary step when setting-up or packing-up.
Boisegolfer
2025-06-04 17:00:55
I had to download instructions but other than that it was an easy install. Reasonably sturdy, could use bolts instead of pins to make it solid. Another review I read said they had to drill holes, I wonder why.... all holes needed were predrilled on mine. I would recommend.UPDATE: 2/27/2023I moved the handrail to the outside of the steps. Added a couple of pieces of 6"x6" aluminum and moved the brackets. It is now more sturdy and I like it much better. Only problem was the nut on the assist cover, I had to file it down.
Linda Decker
2025-05-04 16:41:59
This railing fit our 2021 Freedom Express 252 perfectly right out of the box. We didn’t have to drill anything it lined up with the holes already in the steps. Only challenge was attaching the shield that applies to the outside of the steps. Very hard to get the nut into the screw inside the rail. Needle nose pliers helped there. Definitely recommend, really helps the little kids who cannot reach the other railing, or us older short people.
JoshC
2025-04-29 17:34:25
Quick and easy install.. BUT, the clevis pins to lock the rail do not fit! They’re either too big or the holes on the rail were milled too small. Either have to drill the holes bigger, buy smaller clevis pins or return it altogether. Not a huge deal, but shouldn’t have to deal with this for the price!
John P.
2025-04-23 10:21:58
A little hard to install, but nice fit, works good
Rick Gill
2025-04-08 15:25:52
Added to our RV trailer's Solid Steps.
Ro
2025-01-28 11:17:21
Sécurité
Victor
2025-01-19 17:21:30
The railing wasn’t as easy to install as claimed. Had to get different hardware and drill new holes. In the end it turned out to be what I wanted.
strut
2025-01-17 13:33:35
As described
Al
2025-01-02 18:05:18
easy to install and just what i needed