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David and Danette View Drop Down
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    Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 12:48pm
  I just ordered two Attwood grab handles for entering and exiting our camper. The Vibe have one step like the r-pods and with the 15" wheels it is a large step to make. They will be mounted just inside of the door on both sides. They have a thicker handle than most grab handles which I think will be helpful for a comfortable grip. I found them on amazon.com they come in three colors white, black and grey we ordered the black, the price for each $6.50 free shipping. I thought someone with a r-pod might be interested.
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Posts: 1003 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 1:29pm
David, we found ourselves grabbing the doorframe when we came out of the trailer, so I put this grab bar on one side.

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Posts: 1223 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 2:42pm
    My wife and I are halfway different entering and exiting the camper. Entering we both face forward exciting is where I am different I find it easier facing backwards. I have a bad right knee that I find easier stepping backwards. So one handle will be on the left for my wife and one handle on the right for me when exiting.
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Posts: 309 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2014 at 10:10pm
David, get those knees replaced!  You'll wish you'd done it 10 years sooner.  (At least, that's my experience.). Big smile

What I want to do is put a grab handle in the bathroom.  I seem to recall the tech at Couch's saying there are studs in the walls so should be possible to find a good anchoring position.  (I haven't figured out how to jury-rig a hoist from the ceiling .. That would be my first choice!)
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 2:04pm
I second the knee replacement, life is way better on the other side. Goose
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