Abstract: A retractable bannister (10) is connected to both a side wall (16) of a recreational vehicle (12) and the bottom step (28) of a set of retractable steps (24). The retractable bannister (10) pivots and telescopes out when the set of retractable steps (24) are moved from their retracted position to their extended position. The retractable bannister (10) includes a plurality of telescoping members (32) to allow for an extension in length when the retractable steps (24) are moved to their extended position. Offset (66) spaces the bottom end (36) of the retractable bannister (10) a distance from the retractable steps (24) such that the retractable bannister (10) extends and rotates in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane (A) defined by the face of the bottom step (28).