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Originally posted by Chuck Thanks. What sort of sliders did you use?

Originally posted by Chuck Motl3y. Do you by any chance have plans (dimensions, etc) for the under the bed drawer. I love this and think I want to do it.

Cosco - I forgot to mention the liberal application of clear silicone around the bathroom handle.  Not real easy in a couple of places, but essential  when we use the area for showers.

OK.  Here goes.  First up is the handle next to the exit door.  There is quite a drop from the interior down to the step (11", approximately).  The big black FR exterior assist bar is a big help getting in, but not much good when leaving.  This one attaches to the door frame and is quite strong.  If you look close, you can see the little snap-in panels that cover the screw heads.  Easy installations. 

 

And here's the handle for the john area.  So far, it's easily been enough.  It's right on the inside door frame and we can easily swing in or out of the john.  The bars are 12" from tip to tip.  If you install one on the outside too, that might be overkill, and the one in the narrow "hallway" might stick out far enough to catch your shoulder.  I suggest that if you go ahead, trying just the inside bar and see if that will be enough. 

I got the grabbers at Lowe's.  They have really big versions tailored for major handicaps, if that's necessary, but these easily do the job for us, either for getting up off the throne or coming and going from the john.   And I'm fairly certain the handles could be installed in any other Pod, if needed/wanted. 

Last, the little bumper to protect the door from the fender and the fender from the door: 

This bumper is actually a soft plastic door stop and there are two to a pack.  This one has been on six months with no sign of weakening or sun damage.  The friction on the door hinge on the newer 179s is pretty high so I'm not sure the bumper will ever be necessary, but all in all, it's cheap insurance. 

I hope these help.