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Drive Medical Premium Series Shower Chair with Back and Arms

Model: RTL12505

Drive Medical Premium Series shower chair RTL12505 with back and arms
Weight capacity 350 lb (manufacturer listing)
Seat dimensions 21.75 in W × 16.5 in D (manufacturer listing)
Height adjustment ½ in increments, tool-free (manufacturer listing)
Product weight About 11.5 lb (manufacturer listing)

May be a fit when

  • Users who feel steadier with armrests and have room for a wider comfort seat.

Compare another option when

Measurement and compatibility checklist

Check these against your bathroom and the user before you order. Follow the manufacturer instructions for cleaning, assembly, and inspection.

Measurement and compatibility checklist
Done Item What to check Why it matters

Arm clearance

Arms do not block curtain, door, or controls.

Side transfers need space.

Capacity

User and any carried items stay within 350 lb listing.

Rated limits are safety limits.

Removable parts

Back and arms lock securely after tool-free assembly.

Loose parts wobble.

Confirmed specifications

Drive Medical Premium Series Shower Chair with Back and Arms · Model RTL12505

Weight capacity 350 lb (manufacturer listing)
Seat dimensions 21.75 in W × 16.5 in D (manufacturer listing)
Height adjustment ½ in increments, tool-free (manufacturer listing)
Product weight About 11.5 lb (manufacturer listing)

We took these numbers from the manufacturer's product page and confirmed them on August 3, 2026. Fit notes in this profile are separate from this table.

What those specifications mean in a home bathroom

Wider seat than compact stools. Height indicator helps repeat settings after cleaning.

Important limitations

Not for stepping over a high tub rim without a transfer plan.

Evidence basis

This profile uses manufacturer product-page specifications checked on the stated date, plus fit guidance from the relevant Home Care Compass guides. It is not a hands-on lab test by Home Care Compass.

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Alternatives to compare

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Drive Medical Deluxe Aluminum Shower Chair

Model: 12202KD-4

Primary strength: Main difference: Tool-free assembly, adjustable legs with suction tips, 300 lb stated capacity

Who should skip it: Consider it when: Walk-in showers when you want a back but need a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame

Drive Medical Deluxe Aluminum Shower Bench without Back

Model: RTL12203KDR

Primary strength: Main difference: Lightweight aluminum, drainage holes, tool-free seat and legs

Who should skip it: Consider it when: Very small showers when you have trunk control and only need a short rest

Medline Shower Chair with Back and Arms

Model: G2-100KHX1

Primary strength: Main difference: 350 lb stated capacity, tool-free assembly, padded armrests in manufacturer materials

Who should skip it: Consider it when: Shower or tub-shower when you want back and arm support in a rust-resistant aluminum frame

How we evaluated this product

We use exact model numbers, current manufacturer specifications, fit considerations from the relevant Home Care Compass guides, and documented sources. Buyer feedback is included only when the evidence is sufficient and clearly described. We have not hands-on tested these products unless a page says otherwise.

  • Exact model numbers only
  • Current manufacturer-stated dimensions and capacity
  • Fit considerations from the relevant Home Care Compass guides
  • Who it may suit and when another option fits better
  • Buy links we checked still open to the right product
  • Documented sources; buyer feedback only when evidence is sufficient and clearly described

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Where we looked

Manufacturer pages and product specs we used for this profile.

  1. Model RTL12505. Details reviewed August 3, 2026.

Quick note

General information only, not medical advice. If health or safety is changing quickly, talk with your doctor, therapist, or another qualified professional before you make changes.