A simple, effective upgrade for any RV screen door. The Camco 42188 Deluxe Cross Bar installs horizontally across your screen door and gives you a solid, wide grip point so you stop pushing on -- and tearing -- the mesh every time you step in or out of your rig.
If you've ever grabbed your RV screen door and felt your fingers press right through the mesh, you already know why this bar exists. The Camco 42188 mounts horizontally across the face of the screen door and gives you a wide, comfortable handhold that takes all the abuse instead of the screen material.
The bar is adjustable in length to fit a range of standard RV screen door widths. It comes with mounting hardware and an installation template, so you can get it positioned accurately before drilling. Once mounted, the wide-profile grip makes opening and closing the door feel more like using a solid entry door -- easier on the screen, easier on your hands.
This is a popular first upgrade for full-timers and frequent campers who cycle through their screen door dozens of times a day. It also helps protect the door during high-traffic situations like family camping trips or pet households where the screen takes more wear than usual.
Broader grip surface distributes hand pressure evenly and keeps fingers off the screen mesh.
Telescoping design adjusts to fit a variety of standard RV screen door widths without cutting or trimming.
Gives users a defined push/pull point so the mesh isn't stressed, poked, or torn during daily use.
Pre-drilling template helps you mark mount hole locations accurately for a straight, centered install.
The cross bar mounts to the face of the screen door frame using the included screws and template. Basic hand tools (screwdriver or drill) are all that's needed. Mount at a comfortable hand height -- typically at or slightly below door handle level. The adjustable bar slides to width before final tightening.
Check that your screen door frame has adequate material depth at the planned mount points. Thin or hollow aluminum frames may benefit from a backing washer (not included) to prevent screw pull-through over time.
Consider adding a Camco screen door latch or push-button handle set to complete your door upgrade. Camco also offers screen patch kits if your existing mesh has minor tears before this bar is installed.