Entrance assist handle

[KentM]

Does anyone have any idea who made or sells this item? The rubber gaskets have deteriorated and need to be replaced. More than likely I will wind up making them from flat rubber sheet stock if I can find some that is UV resistant. The overall length is roughly 21".
Happy motoring!!!

[powerboatr]

i am not at home, but search silicone sheeet stocks. it costs a bit more but its available in a wide array of colors and will stay pliable for mucho long time

[Roll'n Ed]

Now that you have that pulled apart, can you tell me does that handle have a light source to it. I have wondered if when you turn the porch light on if the handle should light.. I have put off pulling the handle because the gaskets do look deteriorated... Any info is appreciated!

[Jim Stewart]

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Originally Posted by KentM Does anyone have any idea who made or sells this item? The rubber gaskets have deteriorated and need to be replaced. More than likely I will wind up making them from flat rubber sheet stock if I can find some that is UV resistant. The overall length is roughly 21". Happy motoring!!!

Here is a link to the complete handle for $47.00.

RV Surplus

Maybe they have just the rubber.

[Jim Stewart]

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Originally Posted by Roll'n Ed Now that you have that pulled apart, can you tell me does that handle have a light source to it. I have wondered if when you turn the porch light on if the handle should light.. I have put off pulling the handle because the gaskets do look deteriorated... Any info is appreciated!

Same link, it comes with the light as an option. Do not know if yours has the option.

RV Surplus

[Roll'n Ed]

Jim, Thanks for the Link. I will have to investigate mine further. I have a 3-position
porch light switch. Position 1 turns porch light on. Position 2 is the off position.
Position 3 turns a small night-light on located on switch panel just inside the door so
you can see the panel when comming in after dark.. That's why I question it. I will
pull it apart to resolve the mystery. Thanks again.

[KentM]

I went to rvsurplus and they could not sell the gaskets separately and when I asked who the manufacturer was they informed that they would not sell the gaskets to me directly. My unit does not have the light but it has the holes where it could be mounted. I just don't see the need for doing that especially trying find a way to get the wire back up to that switch. A simple LED could be installed in the handle. As for the gaskets, I have found some 1/8" flat stock and I am going to just cut out a new set. If they don't last , I can always make another set.