Date:         Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:48:57 +0000
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From:         "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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 Hi Eric.
Yes.  A standard VW grab handle mounted on the metal edge below the slider window, angled slightly inward (away from window) positioned with the center of the handle just about centered on the seal between the rearmost window and the forward window in the assembly.
I might have mounted it slightly more rearward if I was to do it.  Diane likes it, so it may happen.
Dave Blthe Boston one
    On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 04:38:54 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:  
 
 Hi folks, 

I tried to get my wife to describe the picture. 

She could not read the ruler.  She counted 9 lines from door edge.  Is this 9 inches? 
And handle on top edge by window seal so likely slightly bent inward . 

Can someone confirm?

Thanks,

Eric Caron 
Blind list member. 




> On Mar 14, 2024, at 12:44 PM, Mark Drillock <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> 
> I have found that adding a different type of extra handle works really
> well for us.
> I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the
> window.
> This makes it far easier and quieter to close the door while sitting on
> the bed/bench.
> Here is a photo with ruler included for positioning info.
> 
> 
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1861636.jpg
> 
> 
> Mark