Next you’ll be advocating an electric pop top lifter!

:-)

Friday is fun.

Actually, apart from the locking mechanism, the lifting mechanism wouldn’t be THAT hard (for Alistair).

https://www.firgelliauto.ca/collections/actuators <https://www.firgelliauto.ca/collections/actuators>

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> On Jul 31, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>