need a lighted acrylic assist handle for a Newmar

[bstireman]

Need a lighted acrylic assist handle for an '05 Newmar Country Star

[a k]

RV Surplus

5500l, might have to grind on it.

[mercerc44]

Here's the handle that fits my 04 Dutch Star

RV Surplus

[crazic3]

My only thought is to go on line and state exactly what you want, Someone will have it and answer you. In your search engine write " I need a handle for my etc " that has always worked for me....

Good Luck, Crazic3

["007"]

Welcome crazic3 to the Newmar forum & irv2.
Thanks for your first post enjoy the forums and do post often.

[Max Hubrich]

My rig uses the 5500L from RV Surplus with notches required by you to fit. It saws easily with a hack saw.

[bigstonebay]

I was in at Ron Hoover RV in Donna Tx last week and they had a few on the shelf in parts. They did not say Newmar but I think they were an exact fit.

[bstireman]

Thank you bigstonebay. I called Ron Hoover RV and the assist bar I needed is on the way.

Bill Stireman

[bigstonebay]

Glad I could help.

[wa8yxm]

Question Is the handle broken (if so do not bother reply) or is the problem it's not lighting. (in which case I can "fix" it for you, 2 parts from Radio Shack)

[bdaball]

FYI, If you can't find a light bulb the color you want to light the handle, a little paint on the end of the handle before you put it in will do the trick.

[Dennis M]

I would recommend replacing it with the steel replacement available from Newmar. As nice as they look, the acrylic handles have a tendency to weather and crack. If you are relying on it to support you when it does break you can be injured.

Do a few searches on this and other forums and you will find stories of injuries and, as I recall even a lawsuit.

I used to use my handle and the side of the door frame to hoist myself up when I was on the road. Then one day just walking up the stairs the handle literally came off in my hand in two pieces with very little load!