Door Handle Mod
BrianZ
Member Posts: 1,770
Here's my new modification to the inside door handle for added functionality.. 

About $3 from Organized Obie. Or they have an opener with a magnet below it to catch the bottle cap (about $10), but we already had a trashcan mounted on the door below it. I only had to drill one hole - there are already two holes available, but not the right spacing, so take your pick & just drill one more hole. You'll need to get some very short bolts. I like that both opener & trash can can be either inside or outside when we are.
Not sure if this idea would be compatible with those keyless locks, but the stock handle provides a sturdy base for mounting. And yes, I've tested it, and it works great!


About $3 from Organized Obie. Or they have an opener with a magnet below it to catch the bottle cap (about $10), but we already had a trashcan mounted on the door below it. I only had to drill one hole - there are already two holes available, but not the right spacing, so take your pick & just drill one more hole. You'll need to get some very short bolts. I like that both opener & trash can can be either inside or outside when we are.
Not sure if this idea would be compatible with those keyless locks, but the stock handle provides a sturdy base for mounting. And yes, I've tested it, and it works great!
-Brian in Chester, Virginia
TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods
TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods
Comments
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Smart @BrianZ. The TaB inside door handle projection is shallow and awkward to pull the door closed. This would help. Thanks!Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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Ok, sure, @Sharon_is_SAM, that's why I did it! It wasn't just that I wanted to easily open my hoppy beverages.
You're right though, it's a clumsy handle to try to grasp, and this addition actually does help to "get a grip".
-Brian in Chester, Virginia
TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods
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