Which Folding Handrail Is the Strongest? A Stainless Steel or Aluminum One?
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 10/08/2025
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Question:
Which has the stronger tube The stainless steel AC 300L or the aluminum AM 300 or AM 800 std rail. The aluminum that came with my 2018 5th wheel now has dents in the tube at both ends making the handle very sloppy in the extended position.
asked by: K
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Expert Reply:
Hey Keith. The stainless steal Stromberg Carlson Folding Handrail item # AC-300 is going to be by far the strongest out of those three options. The item # AM-800 and item # AM-300 are both aluminum.
The Stromberg Carlson item # AC-300 1" thick, measures 14-1/2" wide x 26-1/2" tall, and has a 200 lbs capacity.
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Stromberg Carlson Folding Handrail for RVs - Stainless Steel - 24" Tall - 200 lbs
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Jerred H.
10/30/2025
Hey Keith, how did the stainless steel handrail work out on your 5th wheel? It sounds like it should hold up better than the aluminum ones you had before. Your feedback could help others comparing these rail options.