Chinook RV

I have a 97 concourse and it came with a clear outdoor support handle that has "Chinook" engraved on it to use when getting on to the motorhome.
I checked the bulb inside and it looks good but won't light. I presume it's probably linked with the step lights and outdoor light but can't figure it out.
Does anyone have one that still works?

Mine works and it's tied to the outdoor light, but I don't think I have step lights.
I thought the bulb was usually the problem. Can you not put a volt meter in the socket to see if its getting juice?

would like to try that out once I can get the corroded screws off. the bottom screws snapped off mid way from rust and the top ones wont budge, once I do get them off, I'll definitely change them over the ss.

Since I have a 1999 Concourse (slightly closer to your year), I went and checked my lighted handle to see when it comes on (i.e. with what else). But it's so sunny right now I can't tell! I'll check again later and post back.

Later...
Okay, got the data for my rig. I have a bank of three switches just inside the rear door on the left as you go in (common wall with bathroom). The rear-most switch turns on the "porch light" by the entry door, the step light, AND the handle light. The middle switch turns on a light that lights up the dump valve area. And the forward-most switch turns on a second "porch light" that is under the awning.

Manitou: The "step light" is a horizontal row of lights (like a rope light) that is behind a clear shield and is just below the corner-of-tread threshold on the inside/hall step. Kind of festive.

I've got a '97 Concourse and I can confirm that the 3 switch bank works the same.