Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail for RV Steps - 38" - 250 lbs

Part Number: AP-101

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$211.05

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Experience stability while entering and exiting your RV with this folding handrail. The lightweight rail installs easily, and its drop-down leg accommodates your RV's height. Folds against the side of your RV and quickly removes for travel. Great Prices for the best rv handrail from Stromberg Carlson. Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail for RV Steps - 38" - 250 lbs part number AP-101 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Stromberg Carlson RV Handrail - AP-101

Features:

Lightweight handrail helps you to safely enter and exit your RV
Adjustable drop-down leg adds up to 24" to the rail's height to accommodate taller RVs
- Secures with included pin at appropriate height
Foldable rail rests against the side of your RV when not in use and easily removes for travel
- Remove bolt to fold or remove the rail
Black powder coated steel is rust resistant
Easy installation on your triple or quad manual steps
- Includes adjustable mounting bracket
Made in the USA

Specs:

Rail dimensions: 38" tall (not including drop-down leg) x 25" wide
Weight capacity: 250 lbs
Length of drop-down leg: 24"
Handrail length: 38"
Rail diameter: 1-1/4"
Weight: 16 lbs
1-Year warranty

Note: This handrail cannot remain mounted on your RV during travel.

AP-101 Stromberg Carlson Railmate Hand Rail for Motor Homes - Powder Coated Steel - Folding

Installation Details AP-101 Installation instructions

Customer Satisfaction Score:

88% were satisfied with this product

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17 reviews

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by: Spare Parts 09/04/2025

Hello Amy,
I am replying to the invitation to rate and review the above product. I must start out by saying I cannot give a star rating for this product.
I was expecting difficulty with the bracketry as my camper is not equipped
with a 'Hickory Springs or Flexco' step. My unit has a 'Lippert' brand' 2 step stair. The Lippert 2 step stair replaced a single step. Nevertheless, being an engineering technician, I purchased the handrail thinking I'd make it work. But soon realized the requirement to remove the stair to drill and install bolts for the handrail mounting bracket was going to be a fight, as I experienced swapping from a single step to the 2 step to be a problem. I therefore decided to use an alternate mounting method using 'Uni-Strut' steel channel and associated brackets. Please see included photos. In addition, the provided handrail brackets kept making the installation collide with obstruction's on the side of the camper (awning arm and existing hand hold that I didn't want to remove). The handrail itself however works fine.
Thank you and Best Regards.

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by: Karen 06/29/2026

Fantastic company to order from

by: Mark Aviles 08/08/2023

Awesome rail for my toy hauler. I did not want to make more holes to the outer panels but this worked awesome

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Mark A. One Year Later

8/9/2024

It has been working as awesome as the first day I got it.

by: Gary 01/23/2020

installed this stair rail on my 2020 Forest River Artic 5th wheeler, my step unit is a rigid 4 step and I modified the installation to my rig. Works great, i was very lucky to make it work.

Gary S. One Year Later

1/24/2021

Still strong ans secure !

by: bob h. 06/22/2017

Took about 3 hours to install, mainly because you have to drill holes through steps and locate them in an area that isn't blocked by step arms. The 3 hours included a lot of back and forth, getting the right tools and I installed the rails on both sides of my trailer steps. When attached, they are very sturdy. They are easy to remove and store. Thought I would have a problem on door side, but found that I can open the door and then set that rail in place. I can pull it out and set aside if I want door closed. Brackets are on permanent and do not get in the way, when walking around trailer exterior.

by: Elizabeth 04/15/2018 One Year Later

Purchased the railing before hubby's hip surgery as a safety feature. The railing installed easily and provided the strong support he needed to safely get in and out of the trailer. Now, after a year, we wouldn't be without it. We're both physically fit, yet we all know how funky travel trailer steps can be and this provides excellent balance control. It installs easily in its bracket and is also a handy place to hang a wet towel or socks when the need arises. We highly recommend this well made product.

by: John Calkins 08/31/2017 One Year Later

Modified four step camper stairs to fit railing off of camper tailgate. Works great. Good product. Wished I would have had it years ago. Thanks.

by: Ward C 08/26/2016

After I got every thing installed My wife was vary satisfied with the completed project.
The only problem I had was drilling the holes for the bracket mount my tire is about 10 inches from my step all my drills with a bit was about 11 inches but I got the job done.

by: David R 05/31/2018

I received this product and it was exactly as directed. Was very easy to install. My wife had leg surgery has not been able to get into the camper now she can get in and we are going to be able to get back to campground host which we love to do for the state. Thank you

by: Jeanette 01/10/2023

What I need for a ramp for someone who can't climb the camper steps

by: Chris 09/19/2022

Works great! Easy installation

by: George 04/03/2015

I added the hand rail for my wife she had a stroke two years ago the hand rail is a great help

by: Douglas 01/18/2022

I think when warm weather gets here. I will put the parts on my trail. Then you may ask me the same question. This includes the steps too!

by: Ronald 09/19/2022

Has made getting in and out of the camper so much easier

by: David 05/08/2021

by: Frank 03/13/2021

by: Allen 03/29/2024

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Stability and Strength of Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101
The Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101 does have one attachment point, at an included plate that bolts on to your steps. Please refer to the linked photo showing the bracket. This bracket design allows for easy rail removal. For a railing like this most of the force on it will be vertical - as when climbing up or down the coach's steps - rather than side-to-side. Certainly it could be possible to swing the railing away from the steps if enough lateral force was applied to it.
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Recommended RV Step Handrail When There Isn't Enough To Room To Mount It To The Wall
Hi Donna, If you don't have enough room then there are other handrail options available depending on the style of steps your RV has. For example, if you have pull-out steps then you could install the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail for RV Steps # AP-101. This handrail has a bracket that you'll bolt to the side of the steps to allow you to easily mount and remove it as needed. If you have a different style of steps then let me know and I'd be happy to look for a solution.
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Recommended Handrail for Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome
The hand rail with the largest handle would be the Stromberg Carlson # AM-533 you'd looked at. The hand rail also features a padded handle on the lower end of the bar for a comfortable grip when you're climbing that first step. I have no way of knowing what hole spacing was used for the handrail on your motorhome, the manufacturers don't keep track of that information so there's no way to look it up. However, I've provided a photo showing how the mounting holes are spaced for you. Each...
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Recommend Hand Rail For A 2 Step Airstream Trailer
The Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail for RV Steps - 38 inch - 250 pounds # AP-101 will not work for your two step Airstream trailer, because it is for a 3-4 step setup. I recommend going with The Stromberg Carlson Folding Handrail for RVs - Stainless Steel - 24 inch Tall - 200 pounds # AC-300. It has a quick and easy installation which you just bolt onto your coach's wall studs. The rail dimensions are 14-1/2 inches wide by 26-1/2 inches tall and has a 1 inch rail diameter....
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Will the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Work On a Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite with Flexco Steps
Yes, the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail part # AP-101 will work just fine with the Flexco Manual Folding Triple Steps on your 2016 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite 2504S. It comes with all of the hardware and brackets you need for installation along with a set of instructions for this process.
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Scissor Stairs Hand Rail for Left Hand Use
The Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate # AP-101 is intended for left hand mount. All 3 Brophy Handrails # AHR3 for 3-step scissor steps, # AHR4 for 4-step, and # AHR5 for 5-step can all be mounted on either side of the stairs. All 4 products are made to fit most scissor steps.
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Can Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail Work with Powered RV Steps
Yes the Hand Rail part # AP-101 can work on your RV that has automatic steps. It will attach to the side bracket of your steps and then rest on the ground for support.
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Could the Flexco Manual Pull-Out Steps # SMFP-2100 Install on a 1995 Award RV
The Flexco Manual Pull-Out Steps # SMFP-2100 could easily be installed on your RV. It may take some fabrication to get to fit depending on how your current step is set up. But either way this could be made to fit. With this step installed the bottom step would end up only about 5-1/2 inches from the ground so you would not need a handrail stair to use with this but in case you are looking for a hand rail to add to this step you would want the part # AP-101.
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Handrail Recommendation for Use with SolidStep RV System
Since the SolidStep RV Steps fold up into the interior of the camper you'd need to use a hand rail that attaches to only the outside of the camper like the Stromberg # AM-533. This folds out when needed and would work great. The # AP-101 wouldn't work with a SolidStep.
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Solution for Handrail on 2020 Coachman Prism
If you want to install a handrail on your 2020 Coachman Prism it will have to mount to the side. The design of your TreadLite PowerStep will not work with the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate # AP-101. As you already saw, there is no surface to install that mounting plate. Instead, I recommend a rail like the # AC-530 or # AM-533. This will mount next to your door and can fold down when not in use.
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Handrail Recommendation for Electric RV Steps
The Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate, # AP-101, that you mentioned is designed for use with manual steps only. However, Stromberg Carlson does make the Lend-a-Hand XL Folding Grab Handle, # AM-533, that can be mounted to the RV and used with electric steps. This handrail securely locks in place while in use and locks in the stowed position alongside the RV when not in use. Another great accessory to have for your RV is the TempMinder Digital Thermometer, # MRI-122AG, which displays indoor...
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Does Top of Rail Mate Folding Hand Rail Attach to the Side of the RV
The top of the Rail Mate folding handrail # AP-101 is not attached to anything. The mounting brackets that hold the rail are only attached to the steps because the hand rail part is meant to be removable and the brackets are not.
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Does the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail Mount to the RV or Steps
Hand rail # AP-101 comes with a bracket that bolts to the steps and the front leg attaches to that bracket. the back leg rests on the ground. Given the height of the railing, the fact that it will be attached to the steps and supported at the ground, it will be fairly sturdy. For the interior you could mount some grab handles, # AH-100, to make those last couple of steps easier. There isn't really anything that is floor-mounted that would work for the interior.
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Does the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101 Get Removed When Traveling
When driving the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101 would need to get removed from the outside of the RV.
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Can Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail be Installed on a 2019 Forest River Surveyor
As long as your 2019 Forest River Surveyor has manual entry steps then the Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101 should fit just fine. The mounting bracket actually installs on the side of the step mounting frame bracket which makes it a very universal application. Please note that you need to remove the handrail itself from the mounting bracket for traveling.
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Can Stromberg Carlson AP-101 Fit 2020 Sportsman Travel Trailer 260BHSE
Yes the Stromberg Carlson removable hand rail part # AP-101 would fit your 2020 Sportsman Travel Trailer Model 260BHSE.
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Step Recommendation for RV with Threshold 32 inches Off Ground
A quad step like the FlexCo steps part # SMFP-4400 would work great. They have 8 inches between the steps and the bottom step would end up around 5 inches from the ground. With that you could then use the hand rail part # AP-101 which will make life easier!
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Can Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail for RV Steps be Mounted on the Left or Right Side
If the door hinges are on the left side (looking at the door from the outside) then you could install Stromberg Carlson Rail Mate Folding Handrail # AP-101 on the right side of the steps. If the hinges are on the right side of the door I suppose you could still install it on the right side of the steps but I would think that the door would not be able to open all the way.
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