Tongue,  was in cheek when I posted this!

But, cool that it actually existed.  

It could be part of a useful wheelchair access. 

I’m also in the camp of simpler is better. 

So I sheepishly withdraw the request. 

But, wouldn’t that be fun to show off at a camp gathering!

Eric 

> On Jul 31, 2020, at 3:56 PM, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote:
> 
> Nope, the slider mechanism was completely invisible on the Vanagon.
> 
> Hidden under the floor, found pic:
> http://www.vwpix.org/T3/Prospekte/deutschland/auf_und_ausbauten/Sonstiges/1987_00_El_Schiebetuer_fuer_VW_Bus/Elektrische_Schiebetuer2.jpg
> And it also came with a retractable door step!
> 
> I know someone who has a parted-out system, with a broken steel cable,
> but I never dared to ask for a price.
> 
> Raimund
> 
> 
> Am 31.07.2020 um 19:51 schrieb christopher@t3technique.com:
>> 
>> http://www.adorusa.com/
>> 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHwy_ipXYQY
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
>> Raimund Feussner
>> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 9:45 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Slider door challenge
>> 
>> Hmm, electric sliding door was available back in the 1980s, from a
>> german converter who built Vanagon Taxis.
>> 
>> I have all the details scanned, manufacturing documents, parts lists.
>> 
>> But what it didn´t have was a smooth closing mechanism. The sliding
>> motor must have been strong enough to "push" the sliding door into its
>> lock.
>> 
>> I don´t know if that´s the official english wording, but Ford Transit
>> calls it "Cinch Latch":
>> 
>> Basically, an off-center locking pole, where the rear slide door lock
>> snaps into, then it turns 180° into the opposite position, pulling it
>> to the vehicle body.
>> 
>> You US guys probably know that already from all your e-slide Minivans :-)
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> Raimund
>> 
>> Am 31.07.2020 um 17:59 schrieb Eric Caron:
>> 
>> > Yes,
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> >� � � � � � � � �  a quiet way out and back is very helpful!
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> > Sometimes using the�  rear hatch tent from Bus Depot at night I could
>> gou out the back and return quietly.�  I have a friend that would go
>> out the passenger door as it was quieter.
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> > I’ve thought about setting up the rear hatch release but I’d need a
>> handle to keep it from flying up and to help ease it back.
>> 
>> > Does the 91 come with a rear hatch set up like that?
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> > I think electric slider wins.
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> > Eric
>> 
>> >
>> 
>> >> On Jul 31, 2020, at 10:02 AM, Spencer Allen <soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM
>> <mailto:soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>> 
>> >>
>> 
>> >> Stealthy late night pee... I like it.
>> 
>> >>
>> 
>> >> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 10:19 PM Kenneth O'Connor
>> 
>> >> <kenneth.oconnor@gmail.com <mailto:kenneth.oconnor@gmail.com>>
>> 
>> >> wrote:
>> 
>> >>
>> 
>> >>> Like, how will we know when it's time to get up?
>> 
>> >>>
>> 
>> >>> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 5:56 PM Eric Caron
>> <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>>
>> 
>> >>> wrote:
>> 
>> >>>
>> 
>> >>>> Hi Alistair and all.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> Alistair, once you finish our fancy rear light hinge, I have the
>> 
>> >>>> next challenge.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> The silent sledding door.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> I think we need a electric door closer.�  It slowly closes the door
>> 
>> >>>> and latches tightly, no slam.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> Same when opening.
>> 
>> >>>> Should be able to be designed and built in a day.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> I’m in.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> Who is up for the challenge?
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> Then again if it works I won’t even know�  I’m at a VW bus gathering.
>> 
>> >>> Need
>> 
>> >>>> those slider door sounds to center me.
>> 
>> >>>>
>> 
>> >>>> Eric Caron
>> 
>> >>>>
>>