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At a glance
Drive Medical Rotating Suction Cup Grab Bar
Two cups, one bar, and no drilling. What decides whether it works is whether your bathroom has a flat run long enough to take it.
Start here
Find 19.75 in of unbroken surface.
Drive publish the bar at 19.75 in, and both ends have to land on the same flat plane. Most bathrooms have somewhere that works. It is far better to find it with a tape than with a box in your hands.
- 1Stand where you step into the tubReach out with a flat hand to the spot you would naturally grab
- 2Hold a tape or a ruler flat against that spotHorizontal, angled or upright, whichever matches the way your hand wants to hold on
- 3Mark 19.75 in along itBoth ends of the bar have to sit inside that run, so that run is what you are testing
- 4Look hard at what falls between the marksA soap dish, an inside corner, a change of plane, a tile edge standing proud, a raised panel join
- ✓19.75 in longBar length for model RTL13084
- ✓1 lbWeight, which is why it travels well
The run has to be flat as well as smooth. A corner, a step in the tile or a raised edge between panels breaks the plane, and a cup that is only half seated is a cup that is not sealed. Choose a run that stays in one plane for the whole 19.75 in and the bar has everything it needs from your bathroom.
iOnce you have found the run, it stays found. Mark each end lightly the first time, with a fingernail on the grout or a small piece of tape. After that the bar goes back on the same 19.75 in every time, which is rather the point of a bar that comes off.
After it is yours
Covered for as long as you own it.
Drive put a Limited lifetime warranty on this bar, model RTL13084. Here is the term exactly as they publish it.
- ✓Limited lifetime, in Drive's own wordsPrinted on the warranty row against model RTL13084
- ✓No end date to watchA lifetime term does not expire, so there is nothing to put in the calendar and no reminder to set
Drive publish the term and not the conditions behind it. We print the term exactly as it stands rather than paraphrase conditions nobody has written down.
iWorth keeping: your Care Made order confirmation. It carries the date and the model number, which is where any warranty claim begins. Hold on to that email and there is nothing else for you to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The cups hold on smooth, non porous surfaces such as glazed tile, fiberglass, and acrylic tub surrounds. Textured tile, painted drywall, and small mosaic tile will not give a reliable seal. Each cup needs to sit flat on an unbroken area, so run your hand along the wall and look for a smooth stretch at least 19.75 inches long, the length of the bar, with no grout lines where the cups will land.
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No. Suction grab bars are balance assists only and should never be used to pull yourself up or bear body weight. If you need a weight bearing support, a permanently mounted grab bar is the right product. This bar is for steadying your balance as you step in and out.
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Built in color indicators show the status of each suction cup. Green means the seal is airtight and the bar is ready to use. Red means the seal is not secure and the bar needs to be reattached. Check the indicators and give the bar a light tug before every use.
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No tools at all. Press the cups against a smooth surface and flip down the locking latches. To remove or reposition, flip the latches up and lift the bar away. There is no drilling and no damage to your tile or surround.
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Yes. At just 1 lb it packs easily in a suitcase, and because installation is tool free it sets up in seconds in a hotel or family bathroom. Many customers keep one at home and one in their travel bag.