How to make the rear door higher for a tall guy!

[benmac]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone put larger struts on the rear door so it can open a little higher?
I am 6'2 and my beach has a kitchen in the rear and I have to bend my neck a little to stand under the door which is not ideal. I think I could put longer struts but not sure if this will cause any other challenges?

Thanks
Ben

 

[yossarian]

Buy some bigger ramps / park nose up hill.

 

[WelshGas]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone put larger struts on the rear door so it can open a little higher?
I am 6'2 and my beach has a kitchen in the rear and I have to bend my neck a little to stand under the door which is not ideal. I think I could put longer struts but not sure if this will cause any other challenges?

Thanks
Ben

I could be wrong, but I don’t believe the tailgate can open further as it is limited by the hinges to avoid damage to the tailgate/roof.

You could change the tailgate for Barn doors with a canvas from open door to doorl but you would lose the seat holder.

 

[willwander]

Mind your head, corners are sharp

 

[sidepod]

The longer strut body would probably mean it wouldn’t close all the way.

 

[chockswahay]

Mind your head, corners are sharp

Yup, those flippin corners are lethal…… I reckon the VW designers either have a weird sense of humour or they are all short

 

[chockswahay]

@benmac I feel your pain, or perhaps I should say my son does……6ft 8in with a T6

 

[benmac]

I could be wrong, but I don’t believe the tailgate can open further as it is limited by the hinges to avoid damage to the tailgate/roof.

You could change the tailgate for Barn doors with a canvas from open door to doorl but you would lose the seat holder.

 

[benmac]

Thanks everyone it all makes sense now and I think buying some ramps is a good quick fix : )

 

[B J G]

Fit Air suspension to the rear only and raise/lower as required.
Full air is better.
it stops me bumping my head.

 

[HugoFar]

Wear bare feet...

 

[andyinluton]

Small spade & lower the ground behind the van.

 

[benmac]

Fit Air suspension to the rear only and raise/lower as required.
Full air is better.
it stops me bumping my head.

brilliant idea

 

[HugoFar]

Add a seikel 30mm lift kit and never hit your head again. That's what we did, just not for that reason....

 

[Doorbundle]

Mind your head, corners are sharp

6'4".......As I frequently find.