I need a hip replacement so I need an assist in getting up from the toilet and this fits the bill perfectly! I highly recommend this for anyone needing that extra boost to stand up from the toilet.
Worked for what I needed while recovering from surgery. Lots of bad words while hubby was installing it. Not the easiest to clean up, had to stand up for TP use.
A little wobbly
I was expecting a very sturdy rail to lift my weight off the toilet seat. What I purchased did that but with using caution because the handles are not fixed to the floor and they raise up and down. If they had a way to anchor the legs to the floor permanently, the device would be perfect for disable people. I would have loved the option of stabilizing the safety bars to the floor.
I was expecting a very sturdy rail to lift my weight off the toilet seat. What I purchased did that but with using caution because the handles are not fixed to the floor and they raise up and down. If they had a way to anchor the legs to the floor permanently, the device would be perfect for disable people. I would have loved the option of stabilizing the safety bars to the floor.
The adjustment on the legs work wonderful so you have a good angle to lift yourself up. The arms adjust individually to create a custom width. Love these 2 features.
So easy and fast. When you consider the time needed to install a wall bar or other item this thing is a no brainer. It also really guides the dementia patient to sit more square on the toilet which was our main problem besides the stability arm assist to standing.
I needed something to get up from my toilet but didn’t have the room for grab bars. The Vive toilet rail takes up very little space while giving me needed rails to push up from. The rails must be on a dry floor in order to support.
At first, my husband said it wouldn’t work because he didn’t have the strength to lift off toilet using hand rails. He is tall and I had set the legs on medium setting but I found that by lowering the legs to the lowest setting so that armrests actually sloped downward a bit, that he could lift off. I also like the fact that you can adjust the width. Our toilet is much closer on one side to wall. I was able to adjust one side to be as far open as possible and the other a little closer because of wall.
Grandma approved! we originally bought the kind in which the handles attach to the toilet bowl instead of the floor, but didn’t feel sturdy and kept slipping off. we tried this instead and it made a huge difference.
Very stable. My parents each weigh about 240 and this device is sturdy and very helpful for them since grab bars were not possible in their bathroom. The legs can pivot up making it easy to clean floors around the toilet.
Nos ha servido mucho, desde que mi mam enfermo y la debilito, le ha permitido tener cierta independencia para ir al bao, lo cual le ha ayudado a su autoestima para sentirse autosuficiente de nuevo. Facil de instalar y resistente.
Bought this and installed it for my elderly mother with mobility issues. It seems a little wobbly side to side but straight down it’s solid. Good deal for the price, haven’t heard a complaint from mom.
The instructions are not well written. Maybe because I’m not particularly handy. Once installed they work pretty good. A little wobbly but they provide decent suppo
But it’s not the design fault. First of all, securing the pipe where the toilet seat screws in, can only be as stable as the laches which fit over and then screw in. Then if you have a high toilet height, the legs supporting the arms are only
going to work on the first buttons that attach. so you have the minimum of metal within metal for support. Let’s face it, nothing in this world is perfect, nothing. If you are a heavy person and tall needing that higher toilet then get a safety rail which has two more legs, perhaps extra braces across to accommodate your physical needs. I tried my bedside porta potty which I never used recuperating with a broken hip/arm (neighbor’s unleashed hideous pug wrapped the leash around my ankles causing me to fall and break the ball off the end of my leg bone)..back to porta potty, you would think that would work? didn’t Last thing you want to look at is more depressing orthopedic crap. So this support while not perfect is probably the least offensive LOL
This was the perfect solution. We aren’t sure we’ll need this after a few months as I gain strength after a medical problem. It was much easier than installing permanent grab bars in this small bathroom. I love it and feel safe using it.
The product looked good . It was a device to provide assistance on the toilet for a disabled adult. The toilet is a standard handicapped toilet but the product did not fit. There was not enough space on the toilet to attach the device.Cannot comment on practical use because the product was returned the same day. The customer service at VIVE could not help us because we “purchased thru Amazon” whatever that mea
Small package was light and arrived promptly, despite not upgrading shipping. Came together with use of one tool! This aide device is well-thought …very sturdy support for lowering and raising from toilet…takes up very little room on the floor to avoid trip hazard and is aesthetically pleasing to allow for usual cleaning. Fairly priced as well. The online video was very informative and once installed, it measured up!
I was a little hesitant about ordering this but my brother, who just broke his hip, said the toilet rail was a life saver!
His bathroom is very small and we struggled finding a way for him to stay stable when going into the bathroom.(His walker does not fit through the doorway)!
It has helped him immensely to be independent during his rehabilitation period.
After years of severe back pain, 4 major surgeries, and nerve neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure during service in Vietnam in both legs, these support arms are a blessing. They enable me to sit and stand without worrying about falling. If you have seniors living with you or on their own, check these out.
I’ve had multiple knee surgeries and need a simple device with hand rails to help get up from the toilet. Even without putting any weight on the arm rests, it wobbles. I would not buy it again.
This was purchased for my mom in her new assisted living apartment. It was easy to install and gives her just the security she needed to feel confident with her bathroom trips. I highly recommend this product.
My husband had a debilitating back problem. Even though our toilet is ADA approved he still had problems standing up after using the toilet. I ordered this because of the wider bottom rubber suctions. My husband is now able to get off the toilet himself
Je suis une personne de 225lbs qui a de la difficult s’assoir et se relever de la toilette. Grce cet appareil de qualit il m’est devenu BEAUCOUP plus facile et aussi plus scuritaire de me servir des toilettes. J’ai lu dans les commentaires que les bras pouvaient tre branlants mais que la chose se corrigeait facilement en utilisant une corde de bungee de la bonne longueur et de la bonne tension pour rgler et corriger ce petit problme plus de 90%. Je suis entirement satisfait de mon achat et je le recommande fortement.
The product came quickly and was easy to install. Fit on a standard toilet. Give stability to the user. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars – you have to keep tightening the arms every so often.
We have a small closet toilet that I am using while my foot is broken. We didn’t have the option to install any bars on walls. I am also a pluse size lady, so I was skeptical about this.
It was installed easily and I have been using it for a couple of months – it’s perfect since i can’t put any weight on my broken foot. It works and I would recommend it.
Purchased for a relative, super easy to put together using a combination of the instructions that came with it and the online video, I would have struggled without the video. Took me about 15 minutes, and her toilet seat no longer wiggles. She does wish the height of the arms was adjustable. Having this support attached to the toilet, she was able to remove an unsafe toilet seat riser she’d been using. An good product at a great price.
The legs on the ground makes this more stable. The mount bracket uses the existing toilet seat screws, which is plastic. When weight it put on just one handle the bracket creaks.
I purchased This toilet rail to replace another stylethat we have on my husbands toilet It h as a bar across the front of the seat. While it was a stable toilet bar the unavoidable moisture causes it to rust. This bar seems to be just as stable but easier to keep clean.
Assembly Step #6 says to attach armrests to assist rails… HOWEVER, screw can not be inserted completely thru the armrests… 5 Sided hole does not have a complementary round hole on the opposite side of armrest… I had to drill a hole to complete assembly…
Assembly Step #6 says to attach armrests to assist rails... HOWEVER, screw can not be inserted completely thru the armrests... 5 Sided hole does not have a complementary round hole on the opposite side of armrest... I had to drill a hole to complete assembly...
I installed two of these for a customer who has a wider body than most and was able to customize the fit for her perfectly. The unit assembles in a few minutes without tools and then requires only the momentary removal of the two toilet seat retaining bolts to mount the assembled rails which then need to be well tightened to a thoroughly cleaned mating surface. Any grunge or soapy residue on the hinge contact area may allow the assembly to move around a bit. (I cleaned the area with rubbing alcohol)
These are very nice grab bars for the toilet it’s very easy to assemble and seems pretty sturdy the only problem is the suction cups may not work on every floor I have smaller tiles which don’t allow the suction cups to grab onto very easily. It does pop off because of the tile gaps. I don’t use the suction anymore and it’s still decently stable.
i bought this item which had been re packaged at Amazon and was an excellent price. It was easy to install and very stable. It was very helpful after foot surgery to lift myself off the toilet.
I temporarily needed this after an operation, so I am younger than most people buying this.
In general it was easy to install and very helpful sitting and standing from the commode. One issue is that the legs are stabilized by suction cups to the floor. As I used the safety frame the suction cups tended to slowly creep back wards making the legs non-vertical and a little wobbly at times. Be careful.
This arm support was easy to assemble & install. Now the stability was not very good as the floor is small square tiles. So, it didn’t work for us. The company was very helpful and gave us a refund. I would order from this company again as they have a 5 star customer service.
Like the other Vive products I’ve purchased and installed recently, the toilet rail is easy to assemble and incredibly sturdy in place. I do, however, have one cautionary tale to share. The front of my toilet tank is just a little bit rounded and I ended up having to take the toilet rail to a friend who could grind it down a smidge so that it would fit. It wasn’t a big deal and it was easy fix, but had I thought of this earlier, I might have made a different choice in which toilet rail I purchased.
So here’s the review:
This item is SO great! I never realized just how much I could love a set of toilet rails. It’s my new favorite thing, replacing peanut butter cups.
Right now I’m doing gymnastics over my toilet, having realized that these are really just an extremely short set of paralell bars. I’m hanging mid-air in an inverted pike position. How great!
The people who made these really knew what they were doing. They managed to include a steam-punk sort of industrial design with actual functionality. So clever.
Ya gotta love the color, too. It’s somewhere between a gun metal grey, and a gun metal grey.
I’m still trying to figure out what the purpose of the suction cups on the base of the legs is, since they don’t adhere to my smooth, tile floor. If I had to guess, I would say these are dual-purpose, allowing the user to ascend the tallest of glass-clad skyscrapers.
One hint to new owners: If you detach one, or both legs you can place a roll of toilet paper on there. In that position it will act as a passive absorbent, sucking up random liquids on your bathroom floor. It will also lend an “interesting” look to the unit, and a great conversation starter.
As I’ve said, I simply wanted to give this five stars.
I had my knee replaced and had been told that one of the hardest things would be getting off the toilet. In anticipation I ordered this product.
I didn’t do the installation myself but it didn’t look too difficult.
It was extremely helpful to use to get off the toilet. I was wishing for one in each bathroom of my house.
My only complaint was that it felt a bit shaky at first. Not enough that I thought I was going to fall down but enough to make me just a teeny nervous the first few times I used It. Once I learned that it wasn’t going to give way I didn’t worry about it again.
Solid enough for this 230 pound gimp to put significant pressure on it to stand up and also to help lower myself onto the toilet.
I highly recommend!
My only criticism/suggestion would be that the handrails aren’t adjustable for height of the arm rests themselves. I’d prefer it if they were a couple of inches lower. I’m only 5’4″.
ordered the Vive Toilet Rail after initially ordering a free standing one from another vendor. this over the toilet model was much simpler and fit the space better so sent back the free standing model.
Only reason I gave it a 4 star rather than 5 is the difficulty in keeping the thing from loosening as it is used. Not a serious problem but I had to re-tighten to the toilet several times before it became solid. Otherwise, I would recommend very much.
The product works great, easy to install. However, the suction cup legs do not work with my non slip tile in the bathroom. My tile has grooves in them for a non slip and therefore does not make a tight suction to keep the legs sturdy. I recomend double sided tape or non slip furniture sliders at menards to attach to the bottom of the legs.
East to install & put together. The arms aren’t fixed so they do wobble but not enough to compromise safety. We have tried several different styles and this has been the best so far.
Two things to note, again the legs are NOT fixed so they do wobble, but are sturdy, 2) i installed this on a newer model toilet seat with easy removable lid and it took a bit to get the fit tight. Worked, but does have to be undone to really clean well with this type of lid.
I have purchased 4 of these units in the past 6 months or so. These units have had slightly different mixes of features. Depending on which set of features you get, the overall quality ranges from 3 stars to 5 stars. However, I have noticed that the more recent purchases had more of the better features so hopefully these are product improvements being worked in as production goes along, and that all future units have the best feature set.
The variable features are 1) the ends of the vertical legs, which may be round caps such as on the end of a crutch, or wide suction cups, and 2) the method of attaching the arms to the mounting plate under the toilet seat, which may be detent pegs or screw-in wing nuts. The 1st 2 units I purchased had the round cap leg ends and the detent balls. The 3rd has suction cup feet and detent balls, which was a bit better. The 4th and most recent had the suction cups and the wingnuts, which was the best.
The detent balls, especially with the round cap feet, allow the arms to wobble a fair amount, which is a problem for users who themselves are wobbly. This is the 3-star version. The suction cup feet limit arm wobble a lot even with the detent balls, but there’s still some wobble. This is the 4-star version. The wingnuts plus suction cups make the arms totally rigid. This is the 5-star version. Hopefully this will be the configuration from here on.
Regardless of version, all these units assemble and mount to the toilet very easily, like in about 5 minutes. Any difficulty with installation will be due to the existing toilet seat mounting hardware, not this unit. As the toilet seat has to be removed and then reattached, certain types of mounting hardware are easier than others. So your mileage will vary depending on your pre-existing toilet seat hardware.
This is a very nice product. Very easy to put together seems like very good quality. I weigh 250 pounds and I’m able to lift myself Effortlessly. I’m about to have my second hip replacement in this makes it easy not to break the 90 degree rule. Before my first hip replacement I had a chair with lift rails that sat over the toilet. It did not have adjustable width and was hard to sit between. The adjustable width on this product is really nice. This is my second Vive product. I bought a Vive foldable cane Before my first hip replacement and it is also a quality product.
I bought this for my grandma who is 89 and requiring home health with physical therapy and someone to stay with her 24/7 right now. So far she really likes it and finds it helpful. It was pretty easy to install the only complaint I have is that the legs are a little wobbly but not too bad. I would recommend this to someone.
I am handy so installing it took 10 minutes and half of that was getting my tools, Screw gun and pliers. I have read reports with people saying it is wobbly, Well it is. But you need to look at what you are getting. It clips together and only mounts to the two toilet bolts. If you want something that isnt going to move at all get something to screw into the wall and floor!
This is perfect for what we need it for. A little extra support for some who needs something in the proper position to help themselves up.
We have purchased three sets of rails. They do the job of helping someone who is unsteady get down and up from the toilet. However, the rails are wobble unless you secure them with something like a bungi cord to get them in place, as we have found that the suction cups on the legs do not stick well to tile floors and hold the rails in place.
Works well. I had to enlarge the slots a little on the mounting plate for my seat hinges to fit flush but that’s was ok. I just used a step drill bit to open them up to the correct diameter I needed. My mother of 96 years uses it and it is a great help to her. Use a bungee cord across the front legs to keep them from moving sideways.
I ordered two of these for my mom who recently had leg and foot surgery. It is a great alternative if you don’t want to install grab bars into the walls, or if you don’t have a place to install grab bars. One of the toilet rails I ordered has been installed and works perfectly. The 2nd one I need to return for an exchange as parts were missing. If everything had been in the 2nd box, I would have rated 5 stars.
I liked the adjustable toilet rail. It is very useful and my elderly Father liked it.
As for the bed rail/handle, that one was not useful as designed because the horizontal legs must slide in between mattresses in order for it to work. I dob’t have two matresses and the one matress that I have, the bottom sits below the side rails of the bed frame. So I had to modify it and only used the legs and hand rail of your product and I clamped it to the outside of the bed frame side rail. Now it works lerfect.
very easy to install. The idea of this product is great, it is a bit wobbly but it gives a good handle to stand up/sit down with. I do wish there was a way to stabilize the legs better, they do have large suction cups on the bottom, but it doesn’t stick to my tile due to my grout lines. Considering everything it is a good buy. As you use it, your weight does help stabilize it but not for someone who is very wobbly.
My parents had a hard time getting off and on their commode even though it is handicap height. We had a riser but then tried this instead. It fixed my parents problem using the commode but also gave them security about grabbing on to something if they were wobbly on their feet. It’s easy to put together & install; and we adjusted it both in height and width. The bottom of the posts had suction cups which would really add a lot more stability to it if you have an un-carpeted floor. It’s a wee bit wobbly for us because my parents (ages 94 and 90) have carpeting in their bathroom. We are very happy with the product.
I have these bars and used a bolted on seat riser with it too.
even tightening them down they don’t stay “solid” and are a bit wobbly but unless you get the HARD CORE BOLT TO WALL AND FLOOR bars, you’re going to get WOBBLY.
this is metal and plastic there are rubber feet (suction cups) for the front though they keep coming unstuck (we have wooden floors) I don’t really need that I need her to be able to use them to guide, lift up, pull etc.
but so far doing nicely, and very easy to install. DOESN’T come with bolts. you bolt this on UNDER your toilet seat (in our case I have this UNDER the seat riser, and the toilet seat )
I get the feeling we are going to have to retighten these over and over.
the whole thing is EASY to put together, takes seconds,
then just a matter of getting under and putting bolts on (if you ever changed a toilet seat you know whta to do )
My husband has Parkinson’s disease and balancing on the toilet can be problematic….i put this frame in place…easy to do…and it works really well…the legs wobble alittle but don’t slide out of place..and if you lift up by pressing staight down with your weight they don’t even wobble…im happy with it and so is my husband…one suggestion for improvement…a bar to attach the legs to each other that wraps around the front of the toilet bowl…not ON the floor which could make cleanning the floor of “accidents” difficult but maybe about 4″ or 5″ up and somewhat flush with the toilet bowl so as not to interfere with the user’s legs…it would add more stability I think…otherwise no problems …a very good product.
So many of these have tiny feet and are very wobbly which make them unsafe for unsteady people to use. This one has wide feet that allow the downward arms to stay firmly on the floor. Highly recommend. Just wish they would put a T where the back curve that goes up to the arms and put in another set of lets. That would give 4 points of contact with the floor and allow it to be even more sturdy. Think about it please.
I have waited several weeks before giving this product a rating. After trying two other products which did not meet my expectations as for assisting in me sitting down or standing up, I decided to try this toilet rail. It works dispite a little wabbling in the front legs but after using the rail for several weeks that is not an big issue. The toilet rail is east to assemble and install.
I bought this for my mother, who was having mobility issues. This stand was stable and provided support for her to sit and stand when using the toilet. My mother’s bathroom was very narrow, with a tub and toilet in one room and the sink outside of the room, so this was a tight fit, but it did work. This might not work for you if you have a toilet where the sink cabinet or bathtub is very close to the toilet. The rail is connected to the toilet by attaching it from under the toilet seat, so it sits securely around the toilet. Installation requires removal of the toilet seat, placement of the rail, and replacement of the toilet seat. The side rails are adjustable for height. My mother was about 5 feet tall, and we were able to adjust this low enough for her to use fairly comfortably, but she always had supervision when toileting so if she needed additional support to sit or stand, there was someone there to help.
The toilet rails are very good quality, easy to install and easy to adjust. They are a little wobbly however I added a bungee cord to the legs in front of the toilet bowl and eliminated 90% of that movement in the rails. You could also use Velcro strapping or something to put tension on the legs. Added a photo that I hope will be helpful. I think it is important to have stability, especially for elderly.
The toilet rails are very good quality, easy to install and easy to adjust. They are a little wobbly however I added a bungee cord to the legs in front of the toilet bowl and eliminated 90% of that movement in the rails. You could also use Velcro strapping or something to put tension on the legs. Added a photo that I hope will be helpful. I think it is important to have stability, especially for elderly.
This product has worked well for us. My husband, D. Cantrell is a quadriplegic and a very big man. I am his wife, caregiver and a small woman with a bad back. Duh, I wonder where the bad back came from. Currently D. has a C.diff infection so periodically the toilet needs to be completely dismantled and cleaned with bleach. God bless pop- off toilet seats. I was going to wait for help to install this but since I needed to “clean/bleach” the toilet and all surrounding parts, I thought what the heck go for it. It assembled easily. Since my walker fits just inside his custom bathroom, I was stable in my attempt. I was also pleased that the Toilet Rail also fit under and clear of the bidet that also uses the hinge screws for mounting. The frame of the bidet could also be extra stabilizing for the rails and explain why we have less of a wobble issue. I also planted the outside legs as far apart as I could — I didn’t just let them land where they wanted to.
About use: D. has rails on the walls around him his use this is more about once he gets his nose over his toes it gives him the extra oomph to get up and wall rail to safety. As I said this is a custom bathroom for a quad with limited function.
Robinette
Nice product. I was barely able to attach this to the toilet seat bolts because of tank design of my toilet is slightly rounded and the holes almost wouldn’t line up, but I was able to make it work. Be forewarned the handles are not rock solid because of the telescoping tubes sliding into one another design in order to achieve the correct height, but despite its’ slight wobbliness, it works, and is safe to use, The rubber feet prevent the legs from moving on the floor, therefore 5 stars especially considering the price. My father-in-law thinks it’s great.
Toilet Rail by Vive – Best Bathroom Safety Frame for Elderly, Handicap and Disabled – Toilet Safety Handrail Grab Bar – Adjustable Height – Lifetime Guarantee I like the product very much but, it can be improved. It needs another notch to make it narrower. The font legs lower to make it shorter but, again it needs to be lowered more. In line with this, the back support frame needs to have a notched lowering mechanism so that the front handles don’t slump forward. Is is rickety but, I see no easy fix for this. Still it provides adequate support.
Please let me know if you make these fixes. I would like to buy the improved mode.
My dad had knee replacement surgery and this is working out wonderfully for him. Because it is being used on a toilet that both of my parents use, it can be set to accommodate both safely. And even I, the most mechanically uninclined person in the world, was able to set it up with ease! It does wobble a bit but oh, that’s not an issue at all.
It came on time and well packed.it went together simply and quickly.
It at last solved the problem. I am concerned that it is rather rickety although it says up to 300#.I am not near that and it is stable but wobbly.I also put cloth on side bars as cold bars on my legs was not good.Sure solved problem after several other tries with raised lids etc…go ahead and get one!
Purchased this for my 90 year old Mother, she doesn’t think she needs it, but we are pleased with the product. It was easy to install and fit nicely in the area we had to work with. I would recommend this product.
It want stick to my tile floor. Therefor it make’s me feel unsteadysitting or standing.
I liked it. It was right for a family member who is handicapped. Good product.
I need a hip replacement so I need an assist in getting up from the toilet and this fits the bill perfectly! I highly recommend this for anyone needing that extra boost to stand up from the toilet.
This device is perfect for 77 year old mother-in-law. She loves it!
Put it together by myself. Very simple, sturdy. Does what I needed for.
Used for several weeks after having knee replacement. Extremely helpful in preventing strain and stress on my knee. Definitely would recommend.
For me, as an elderly, it is so helpful for me.
This was easy to put together and gives great support, comfort and safety!
The safety rail is adjustable in width and height. Assembly is easy and quick. Most helpful as i had a hip replacement.
Worked for what I needed while recovering from surgery. Lots of bad words while hubby was installing it. Not the easiest to clean up, had to stand up for TP use.
A little wobbly
It’s easy for him to remember how to use it. It is stable.
I got this for my mother to make things a little easier. She loves it.
I was expecting a very sturdy rail to lift my weight off the toilet seat. What I purchased did that but with using caution because the handles are not fixed to the floor and they raise up and down. If they had a way to anchor the legs to the floor permanently, the device would be perfect for disable people. I would have loved the option of stabilizing the safety bars to the floor.
Needed this item for my wife to help her rise up off the stool without having a falling accident. Was also recommended by a therapist.
The adjustment on the legs work wonderful so you have a good angle to lift yourself up. The arms adjust individually to create a custom width. Love these 2 features.
It seems to be giving my husband the extra support he needs in the bathroom.
So easy and fast. When you consider the time needed to install a wall bar or other item this thing is a no brainer. It also really guides the dementia patient to sit more square on the toilet which was our main problem besides the stability arm assist to standing.
For someone totally handicapped it would give them a false sense of stability
It adjusted to the toilet perfectly. It’s not as sturdy but it may take time to get use to the wavering arms.
I needed something to get up from my toilet but didn’t have the room for grab bars. The Vive toilet rail takes up very little space while giving me needed rails to push up from. The rails must be on a dry floor in order to support.
Husband said it appeared to be sturdy, it was easy to assemble.
Grandma approved! we originally bought the kind in which the handles attach to the toilet bowl instead of the floor, but didn’t feel sturdy and kept slipping off. we tried this instead and it made a huge difference.
Very stable. My parents each weigh about 240 and this device is sturdy and very helpful for them since grab bars were not possible in their bathroom. The legs can pivot up making it easy to clean floors around the toilet.
Nos ha servido mucho, desde que mi mam enfermo y la debilito, le ha permitido tener cierta independencia para ir al bao, lo cual le ha ayudado a su autoestima para sentirse autosuficiente de nuevo. Facil de instalar y resistente.
Bought this and installed it for my elderly mother with mobility issues. It seems a little wobbly side to side but straight down it’s solid. Good deal for the price, haven’t heard a complaint from mom.
The instructions are not well written. Maybe because I’m not particularly handy. Once installed they work pretty good. A little wobbly but they provide decent suppo
But it’s not the design fault. First of all, securing the pipe where the toilet seat screws in, can only be as stable as the laches which fit over and then screw in. Then if you have a high toilet height, the legs supporting the arms are only
going to work on the first buttons that attach. so you have the minimum of metal within metal for support. Let’s face it, nothing in this world is perfect, nothing. If you are a heavy person and tall needing that higher toilet then get a safety rail which has two more legs, perhaps extra braces across to accommodate your physical needs. I tried my bedside porta potty which I never used recuperating with a broken hip/arm (neighbor’s unleashed hideous pug wrapped the leash around my ankles causing me to fall and break the ball off the end of my leg bone)..back to porta potty, you would think that would work? didn’t Last thing you want to look at is more depressing orthopedic crap. So this support while not perfect is probably the least offensive LOL
This was the perfect solution. We aren’t sure we’ll need this after a few months as I gain strength after a medical problem. It was much easier than installing permanent grab bars in this small bathroom. I love it and feel safe using it.
The product looked good . It was a device to provide assistance on the toilet for a disabled adult. The toilet is a standard handicapped toilet but the product did not fit. There was not enough space on the toilet to attach the device.Cannot comment on practical use because the product was returned the same day. The customer service at VIVE could not help us because we “purchased thru Amazon” whatever that mea
Small package was light and arrived promptly, despite not upgrading shipping. Came together with use of one tool! This aide device is well-thought …very sturdy support for lowering and raising from toilet…takes up very little room on the floor to avoid trip hazard and is aesthetically pleasing to allow for usual cleaning. Fairly priced as well. The online video was very informative and once installed, it measured up!
I was a little hesitant about ordering this but my brother, who just broke his hip, said the toilet rail was a life saver!
His bathroom is very small and we struggled finding a way for him to stay stable when going into the bathroom.(His walker does not fit through the doorway)!
It has helped him immensely to be independent during his rehabilitation period.
After years of severe back pain, 4 major surgeries, and nerve neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure during service in Vietnam in both legs, these support arms are a blessing. They enable me to sit and stand without worrying about falling. If you have seniors living with you or on their own, check these out.
I’ve had multiple knee surgeries and need a simple device with hand rails to help get up from the toilet. Even without putting any weight on the arm rests, it wobbles. I would not buy it again.
This was purchased for my mom in her new assisted living apartment. It was easy to install and gives her just the security she needed to feel confident with her bathroom trips. I highly recommend this product.
My husband had a debilitating back problem. Even though our toilet is ADA approved he still had problems standing up after using the toilet. I ordered this because of the wider bottom rubber suctions. My husband is now able to get off the toilet himself
Je suis une personne de 225lbs qui a de la difficult s’assoir et se relever de la toilette. Grce cet appareil de qualit il m’est devenu BEAUCOUP plus facile et aussi plus scuritaire de me servir des toilettes. J’ai lu dans les commentaires que les bras pouvaient tre branlants mais que la chose se corrigeait facilement en utilisant une corde de bungee de la bonne longueur et de la bonne tension pour rgler et corriger ce petit problme plus de 90%. Je suis entirement satisfait de mon achat et je le recommande fortement.
Very helpful to use to get on and off the toi.
The product came quickly and was easy to install. Fit on a standard toilet. Give stability to the user. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars – you have to keep tightening the arms every so often.
Relatively easy to install, and very helpful for my mom during the recovery from a knee injury.
We have a small closet toilet that I am using while my foot is broken. We didn’t have the option to install any bars on walls. I am also a pluse size lady, so I was skeptical about this.
It was installed easily and I have been using it for a couple of months – it’s perfect since i can’t put any weight on my broken foot. It works and I would recommend it.
Purchased for a relative, super easy to put together using a combination of the instructions that came with it and the online video, I would have struggled without the video. Took me about 15 minutes, and her toilet seat no longer wiggles. She does wish the height of the arms was adjustable. Having this support attached to the toilet, she was able to remove an unsafe toilet seat riser she’d been using. An good product at a great price.
The legs on the ground makes this more stable. The mount bracket uses the existing toilet seat screws, which is plastic. When weight it put on just one handle the bracket creaks.
I purchased This toilet rail to replace another stylethat we have on my husbands toilet It h as a bar across the front of the seat. While it was a stable toilet bar the unavoidable moisture causes it to rust. This bar seems to be just as stable but easier to keep clean.
The toilet rails work great. The only thing we don’t like is how it attaches to the toilet seat.
These are very nice grab bars for the toilet it’s very easy to assemble and seems pretty sturdy the only problem is the suction cups may not work on every floor I have smaller tiles which don’t allow the suction cups to grab onto very easily. It does pop off because of the tile gaps. I don’t use the suction anymore and it’s still decently stable.
i bought this item which had been re packaged at Amazon and was an excellent price. It was easy to install and very stable. It was very helpful after foot surgery to lift myself off the toilet.
I temporarily needed this after an operation, so I am younger than most people buying this.
In general it was easy to install and very helpful sitting and standing from the commode. One issue is that the legs are stabilized by suction cups to the floor. As I used the safety frame the suction cups tended to slowly creep back wards making the legs non-vertical and a little wobbly at times. Be careful.
Not extremely stable. Does help standing up. A cross member across the front would help stabilize it.
This arm support was easy to assemble & install. Now the stability was not very good as the floor is small square tiles. So, it didn’t work for us. The company was very helpful and gave us a refund. I would order from this company again as they have a 5 star customer service.
Like the other Vive products I’ve purchased and installed recently, the toilet rail is easy to assemble and incredibly sturdy in place. I do, however, have one cautionary tale to share. The front of my toilet tank is just a little bit rounded and I ended up having to take the toilet rail to a friend who could grind it down a smidge so that it would fit. It wasn’t a big deal and it was easy fix, but had I thought of this earlier, I might have made a different choice in which toilet rail I purchased.
This item is SO great! I never realized just how much I could love a set of toilet rails. It’s my new favorite thing, replacing peanut butter cups.
Right now I’m doing gymnastics over my toilet, having realized that these are really just an extremely short set of paralell bars. I’m hanging mid-air in an inverted pike position. How great!
The people who made these really knew what they were doing. They managed to include a steam-punk sort of industrial design with actual functionality. So clever.
Ya gotta love the color, too. It’s somewhere between a gun metal grey, and a gun metal grey.
I’m still trying to figure out what the purpose of the suction cups on the base of the legs is, since they don’t adhere to my smooth, tile floor. If I had to guess, I would say these are dual-purpose, allowing the user to ascend the tallest of glass-clad skyscrapers.
One hint to new owners: If you detach one, or both legs you can place a roll of toilet paper on there. In that position it will act as a passive absorbent, sucking up random liquids on your bathroom floor. It will also lend an “interesting” look to the unit, and a great conversation starter.
As I’ve said, I simply wanted to give this five stars.
I had my knee replaced and had been told that one of the hardest things would be getting off the toilet. In anticipation I ordered this product.
I didn’t do the installation myself but it didn’t look too difficult.
It was extremely helpful to use to get off the toilet. I was wishing for one in each bathroom of my house.
My only complaint was that it felt a bit shaky at first. Not enough that I thought I was going to fall down but enough to make me just a teeny nervous the first few times I used It. Once I learned that it wasn’t going to give way I didn’t worry about it again.
Solid enough for this 230 pound gimp to put significant pressure on it to stand up and also to help lower myself onto the toilet.
I highly recommend!
My only criticism/suggestion would be that the handrails aren’t adjustable for height of the arm rests themselves. I’d prefer it if they were a couple of inches lower. I’m only 5’4″.
ordered the Vive Toilet Rail after initially ordering a free standing one from another vendor. this over the toilet model was much simpler and fit the space better so sent back the free standing model.
Only reason I gave it a 4 star rather than 5 is the difficulty in keeping the thing from loosening as it is used. Not a serious problem but I had to re-tighten to the toilet several times before it became solid. Otherwise, I would recommend very much.
La barra sirve perfecto para alguna persona enferma o recin operada. Aguanta a una persona de 90 kilos.
The product works great, easy to install. However, the suction cup legs do not work with my non slip tile in the bathroom. My tile has grooves in them for a non slip and therefore does not make a tight suction to keep the legs sturdy. I recomend double sided tape or non slip furniture sliders at menards to attach to the bottom of the legs.
East to install & put together. The arms aren’t fixed so they do wobble but not enough to compromise safety. We have tried several different styles and this has been the best so far.
Two things to note, again the legs are NOT fixed so they do wobble, but are sturdy, 2) i installed this on a newer model toilet seat with easy removable lid and it took a bit to get the fit tight. Worked, but does have to be undone to really clean well with this type of lid.
The variable features are 1) the ends of the vertical legs, which may be round caps such as on the end of a crutch, or wide suction cups, and 2) the method of attaching the arms to the mounting plate under the toilet seat, which may be detent pegs or screw-in wing nuts. The 1st 2 units I purchased had the round cap leg ends and the detent balls. The 3rd has suction cup feet and detent balls, which was a bit better. The 4th and most recent had the suction cups and the wingnuts, which was the best.
The detent balls, especially with the round cap feet, allow the arms to wobble a fair amount, which is a problem for users who themselves are wobbly. This is the 3-star version. The suction cup feet limit arm wobble a lot even with the detent balls, but there’s still some wobble. This is the 4-star version. The wingnuts plus suction cups make the arms totally rigid. This is the 5-star version. Hopefully this will be the configuration from here on.
Regardless of version, all these units assemble and mount to the toilet very easily, like in about 5 minutes. Any difficulty with installation will be due to the existing toilet seat mounting hardware, not this unit. As the toilet seat has to be removed and then reattached, certain types of mounting hardware are easier than others. So your mileage will vary depending on your pre-existing toilet seat hardware.
I bought this for my grandma who is 89 and requiring home health with physical therapy and someone to stay with her 24/7 right now. So far she really likes it and finds it helpful. It was pretty easy to install the only complaint I have is that the legs are a little wobbly but not too bad. I would recommend this to someone.
I am handy so installing it took 10 minutes and half of that was getting my tools, Screw gun and pliers. I have read reports with people saying it is wobbly, Well it is. But you need to look at what you are getting. It clips together and only mounts to the two toilet bolts. If you want something that isnt going to move at all get something to screw into the wall and floor!
This is perfect for what we need it for. A little extra support for some who needs something in the proper position to help themselves up.
I ordered two of these for my mom who recently had leg and foot surgery. It is a great alternative if you don’t want to install grab bars into the walls, or if you don’t have a place to install grab bars. One of the toilet rails I ordered has been installed and works perfectly. The 2nd one I need to return for an exchange as parts were missing. If everything had been in the 2nd box, I would have rated 5 stars.
I liked the adjustable toilet rail. It is very useful and my elderly Father liked it.
As for the bed rail/handle, that one was not useful as designed because the horizontal legs must slide in between mattresses in order for it to work. I dob’t have two matresses and the one matress that I have, the bottom sits below the side rails of the bed frame. So I had to modify it and only used the legs and hand rail of your product and I clamped it to the outside of the bed frame side rail. Now it works lerfect.
very easy to install. The idea of this product is great, it is a bit wobbly but it gives a good handle to stand up/sit down with. I do wish there was a way to stabilize the legs better, they do have large suction cups on the bottom, but it doesn’t stick to my tile due to my grout lines. Considering everything it is a good buy. As you use it, your weight does help stabilize it but not for someone who is very wobbly.
My parents had a hard time getting off and on their commode even though it is handicap height. We had a riser but then tried this instead. It fixed my parents problem using the commode but also gave them security about grabbing on to something if they were wobbly on their feet. It’s easy to put together & install; and we adjusted it both in height and width. The bottom of the posts had suction cups which would really add a lot more stability to it if you have an un-carpeted floor. It’s a wee bit wobbly for us because my parents (ages 94 and 90) have carpeting in their bathroom. We are very happy with the product.
I have these bars and used a bolted on seat riser with it too.
even tightening them down they don’t stay “solid” and are a bit wobbly but unless you get the HARD CORE BOLT TO WALL AND FLOOR bars, you’re going to get WOBBLY.
this is metal and plastic there are rubber feet (suction cups) for the front though they keep coming unstuck (we have wooden floors) I don’t really need that I need her to be able to use them to guide, lift up, pull etc.
but so far doing nicely, and very easy to install. DOESN’T come with bolts. you bolt this on UNDER your toilet seat (in our case I have this UNDER the seat riser, and the toilet seat )
I get the feeling we are going to have to retighten these over and over.
the whole thing is EASY to put together, takes seconds,
then just a matter of getting under and putting bolts on (if you ever changed a toilet seat you know whta to do )
So many of these have tiny feet and are very wobbly which make them unsafe for unsteady people to use. This one has wide feet that allow the downward arms to stay firmly on the floor. Highly recommend. Just wish they would put a T where the back curve that goes up to the arms and put in another set of lets. That would give 4 points of contact with the floor and allow it to be even more sturdy. Think about it please.
About use: D. has rails on the walls around him his use this is more about once he gets his nose over his toes it gives him the extra oomph to get up and wall rail to safety. As I said this is a custom bathroom for a quad with limited function.
Robinette
Toilet Rail by Vive – Best Bathroom Safety Frame for Elderly, Handicap and Disabled – Toilet Safety Handrail Grab Bar – Adjustable Height – Lifetime Guarantee I like the product very much but, it can be improved. It needs another notch to make it narrower. The font legs lower to make it shorter but, again it needs to be lowered more. In line with this, the back support frame needs to have a notched lowering mechanism so that the front handles don’t slump forward. Is is rickety but, I see no easy fix for this. Still it provides adequate support.
Please let me know if you make these fixes. I would like to buy the improved mode.
It at last solved the problem. I am concerned that it is rather rickety although it says up to 300#.I am not near that and it is stable but wobbly.I also put cloth on side bars as cold bars on my legs was not good.Sure solved problem after several other tries with raised lids etc…go ahead and get one!