Body/Trim: - Opening tailgate from the inside. - Page 2

Stu V8 2007 · Mar 13th, 2018, 20:28

Fabulous and informative as ever, many thanks.

(ps. shame my '2007' user name is now incorrect given this info!).

SwissXC90 · Mar 13th, 2018, 20:53

Here's a black handle and latch for you, located in Europe:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/30649245-Ori...0AAOSwp-RadGty

Stu V8 2007 · Mar 13th, 2018, 21:12

Aha, couldn't find that on my search as it didn't come up on an English keywork search on ebay. That looks perfect, I'll give that a go and post back with the result. If this works it will make life far easier for our campervan conversion.
Thank you for going the extra mile and helping out.

Stu V8 2007 · Mar 21st, 2018, 14:37

OK have managed to change the simple handle to a version which allows one to open the tailgate from the inside. This makes life easier for our campervan. Not too difficult a job, but had to change the lock aswell as it has the functiuon for the new lever. Many thanks to Swiss for help with this, and for sourcing the part on Ebay.
Photos of the process:

Stu V8 2007 · Apr 4th, 2018, 15:08

Another successful trip in the 'campervan', using the newly installed inside tailgate release handle which makes life much easier getting out.

Takes a double inflatable matress with ease, and a very cosy environment, more like 'glamping' really!

Have added sunshades to the already factory-tinted windows just to make it darker inside. Plenty of trips planned, nice and mobile too, leave the bed insitu and drive off.

Probably need a topbox next.

Mar 13th, 2018, 20:28	#11
Stu V8 2007 Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2021 07:58 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dorsetshire	Fabulous and informative as ever, many thanks. (ps. shame my '2007' user name is now incorrect given this info!). __________________ XC90 V8 SE Sport, MY2008, Black Sapphire Metallic.

Mar 13th, 2018, 20:53	#12
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Here's a black handle and latch for you, located in Europe: https://www.ebay.de/itm/30649245-Ori...0AAOSwp-RadGty __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 13th, 2018, 21:12	#13
Stu V8 2007 Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2021 07:58 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dorsetshire	Aha, couldn't find that on my search as it didn't come up on an English keywork search on ebay. That looks perfect, I'll give that a go and post back with the result. If this works it will make life far easier for our campervan conversion. Thank you for going the extra mile and helping out. __________________ XC90 V8 SE Sport, MY2008, Black Sapphire Metallic.

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