Yes, the mounting position of the handle is with it angled up to
increase the clearance while opening/closing the door.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1861636.jpg

Mark

On 3/17/2024 12:10 PM, Karl Ploessl wrote:
> it is a 12 inch ruler. The start of the handle (from the back of the
> sliding door) is 9 inch. As Mark said, it is a Vanagon grab handle
> from the passenger door. The handle is slightly geared towards the
> inside (follows the top of the window seal) but apparently it does not
> interfere with the opening of the sliding door.
>
> Karl.
>
> On Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 2:23 PM 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