defboater Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 We have a 2008 Carriage Cameo with all original equipment. The entry door handrail has become loose and does not stay in place while traveling. We are newbies and would like to replace with the original handrail if we can still get it due to the bolt holes. We are in our site for the next 2 months and would love to get this work done with other maintenance. Any advice and suggestions really appreciated. Thank you all again! 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 We replaced ours on our 2009 Carrilite. I'll find our receipt tonight. Edit- This fit exact- everything lined up perfectly- https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=AC-530&furl=-pg-Enclosed_Trailer_Parts Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 You are aware that they are made to lift up and fold fwd for holding door shut while traveling ? Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 The original handle that Carriage installed on our rig did lift up and fold forward, but it used plastic tabs to lock it into place. After going down some icy steps, I broke ours. The replacement is aluminum blocks that lock the rail in place. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Any advice and suggestions really appreciated. I believe that you will find that those are not unique to your RV and that they are readily available in RV supply shops. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 We replaced ours on our 2009 Carrilite. I'll find our receipt tonight. Edit- This fit exact- everything lined up perfectly- https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=AC-530&furl=-pg-Enclosed_Trailer_Parts Thanks,guys! Appreciate the link, now we can see some specs. 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 The original handle that Carriage installed on our rig did lift up and fold forward, but it used plastic tabs to lock it into place. After going down some icy steps, I broke ours. The replacement is aluminum blocks that lock the rail in place. That is exactly what happened to ours. It is black plastic covered. Thanks again! 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I believe that you will find that those are not unique to your RV and that they are readily available in RV supply shops. Thanks, Kirk, we want to holes to line up exactly, or it won't be a pretty replacement! 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks,guys! Appreciate the link, now we can see some specs. We replaced ours on our 2009 Carrilite. I'll find our receipt tonight. Edit- This fit exact- everything lined up perfectly- https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=AC-530&furl=-pg-Enclosed_Trailer_Parts The etrailer link doesn't work - I tried to follow the link and find the part and the part must be discontinued. Anyone know anywhere else I can find a name or part number that will fit this handrail? Appreciate the help! 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Try this link.... http://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=Folding+handrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 The one they were linking to at etrailer is this one. A bit spendy @ $119.95 if you ask me. I think you will find though that Kirk is correct. Most of those handrails are fairly universal and not specific to your rig. Stromberg also sells a smaller version for much less.. as well as a "mini" version (the mini version bracket holes WILL be different). Lend-a-hand also sells a standard and mini. Theirs are less expensive, but not quite as sturdy, IMHO. They only have 2 screws per bracket rather than 4, but are also half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 The AC-530 is what we bought. Sorry about the link. It worked when I pasted it in. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 The AC-530 is what we bought. Sorry about the link. It worked when I pasted it in. Oh, not an issue! I finally did find it, another brand is fine, but glad to know the holes lined up. 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 The one they were linking to at etrailer is this one. A bit spendy @ $119.95 if you ask me. I think you will find though that Kirk is correct. Most of those handrails are fairly universal and not specific to your rig. Stromberg also sells a smaller version for much less.. as well as a "mini" version (the mini version bracket holes WILL be different). Lend-a-hand also sells a standard and mini. Theirs are less expensive, but not quite as sturdy, IMHO. They only have 2 screws per bracket rather than 4, but are also half the price. Thanks so much, we would love to go to a website. It is under Stromberg Carlson - and I finally found it - the Lend A Hand does look like a match so we'll investigate and contact them. Thank you all so much. This website and members couldn't be better for newbies! 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 the Lend A Hand does look like a match so we'll investigate and contact them. Just for informational purposes. If your last rail used 4 screws the lend-a-hand only uses 2, however, the bracket is offset to cover an existing 4 hole setup so really.. either one would work. The Stromberg's have adjustable tension, which can be nice, but the lend-a-hand rails are generally adequate if they are only used as a light support vs. relying on them to 'hoist' your full body weight. KWIM? Either way.. don't forget to run some silicon or the like. Prevents water penetration as well as adding adhesion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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