Has anyone ever had the grab handle at the door break when using it? We did, both fittings broke when someone was using it to climb the steps. Fortunately they were not hurt but it could have been bad if they had fallen. It is the large one that folds closed when traveling. I think it is a Stromberg Carlson. I am hesitant to replace it with the same one. Any suggestions? I hope the factory and the manufacturer see this. I have sent a nasty gram to S.C. Bill
Faulty Grab Handle
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2psnapod2
Texas-South Chapter Leaders-Retired
A picture would be nice, so that everyone that has one thats been installed for a few years should be looking at. Thanks for the info, I am sure that the pieces that broke are plastic and over the years plastic will break when it sits in the sun enough. Please post some pictures so maybe we can stop someone from getting hurt by a part that should have been replaced if it is stress.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
One fault that I've heard about is the possibility of the inner matal parts rusting. Probably the bolts that hold things together inside the plastic housing. I read this on a forum quite a while ago and the preventative fix is to drill a drain hole in the bottom center of both plastic mounting brackets.
katkens
Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired
I think they are made by Topline here is a link that shows both ......Kenny
http://www.dyersonline.com/hardware/entrance-doors/grab-handles.html
recumbent615
Founding MA Chapter Leader-retired
Have you called Heartland Customer Service with your VIN they should be able to tell you who the handle supplier was for your rig.
jimtoo
Moderator
Hi Occo,
When you get the information please post it so we will all know. I checked mine today, it looks just like your broken parts, but I can find no information about it in original paper work or on the handle.
Mine has no visible cracks or anything I can see at this time.
Thanks
Jim M
When you get the information please post it so we will all know. I checked mine today, it looks just like your broken parts, but I can find no information about it in original paper work or on the handle.
Mine has no visible cracks or anything I can see at this time.
Thanks
Jim M
wdk450
Well-known member
Terry and All:
While you are checking out the steps grab handle also check out the steps themselves. Mine had the support limit bar break off due to metal fatigue on the side pieces. It was re-welded.
This is maybe more dangerous than the handle breaking.
While you are checking out the steps grab handle also check out the steps themselves. Mine had the support limit bar break off due to metal fatigue on the side pieces. It was re-welded.
This is maybe more dangerous than the handle breaking.
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