Description
The Drive 12044 is a plastic tub rail that clamps onto the side of the bathtub: a 16.5 in (41.9 cm) grip set perpendicular to the tub, for a handhold while stepping in or out.
What does it do and how does it work?
- Grip: 16.5 in (41.9 cm) high, perpendicular to the tub, with an ergonomic plastic handle.
- Clamp: opens from 3 to 6.25 in (7.6 to 15.9 cm), with the knob outside.
- No screws and no suction cups; the rail is held by the clamp alone.
- Tool-free: hand-tighten the knob.
- Plastic rail made with recycled materials, 5 lb (2.3 kg), one per retail box.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
It suits someone who wants a handhold at the tub edge while stepping in or out and has a tub wall of the right thickness.
Choose the 12036 for a wider 3 to 7 in (7.6 to 17.8 cm) jaw, the 785-340 for a grip that slides along the shaft, or a transfer bench if the person needs to sit to bathe.
Will it fit?
- Measure the tub wall thickness at the clamp point: the jaw covers 3 to 6.25 in (7.6 to 15.9 cm).
- The clamp grips the tub wall itself, not the tiled bathroom wall.
- Clean and dry the tub rim first, with no soap film, so the clamp does not slip.
- On fibreglass, tighten by hand and do not over-tighten, or the clamp may crack the tub. A free home assessment can measure the rim.
Using it day to day
- Set the clamp over the tub wall with the knob outside and tighten until it feels secure.
- Pull the rail forward, back and side to side to test it before trusting it.
- Retighten the knob over time as the clamp settles.
- Use it for assistance only, and step carefully in and out.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- The 300 lb (136 kg) load limit is not the person's full body weight, and the horizontal maximum is 100 lb (45 kg).
- It is a handhold for assistance, not a grab bar and not a seat.
- Do not stand on the rail or hang the whole body weight from it.
- It fits tub walls of 3 to 6.25 in (7.6 to 15.9 cm) only.
- Limited lifetime warranty; see the Warranty tab.
How does it compare?
- 12036: a steel clamp rail with a 14.5 in (36.8 cm) grip and a 3 to 7 in (7.6 to 17.8 cm) jaw.
- 785-340: a steel rail whose handgrip slides parallel or perpendicular to the tub.
- Tub rails: the full range.
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit my tub wall?
Measure the wall: the clamp covers 3 to 6.25 in (7.6 to 15.9 cm).
Can I put my whole weight on it?
No. It is for assistance, with a horizontal maximum of 100 lb (45 kg).
Can it crack a fibreglass tub?
Over-tightening can. Tighten by hand only, and stop when the clamp feels secure.
Does it attach to the tiled wall?
No. It clamps the tub wall; a tiled wall needs a grab bar fixed into studs.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Drive covers the rail for the lifetime of the original purchaser; rubber parts and grips are excluded.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg) load limit; not full body weight; horizontal maximum 100 lb (45 kg)
- Product weight
- 5 lb (2.3 kg)
- Assembly
- Knob only, no tools; pull test and retighten
- Height adjustment
- Fixed at 16.5" (41.9 cm); the clamp width adjusts
- Overall height
- 16.5" (41.9 cm) grip height
- Material
- Plastic rail, made using recycled materials
- Mounting
- Clamps the tub wall, knob outside; no screws or suction
- Tub fit
- Bathtub walls 3" to 6.25" (7.6 to 15.9 cm) wide
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime; rubber parts and grips excluded
- Product type
- Tub Rail
Options and sizes can change some figures. Ask us to confirm yours before you order.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Drive Medical warrants the Plastic Tub Rail (12044) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.
- Term: limited lifetime.
- Covers the original consumer purchaser only.
- Excludes failure from owner misuse or negligence, and normal wear and tear.
- Excludes non-durable parts that wear and need periodic replacement, such as rubber accessories, casters and grips.
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Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
