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Hi folks.
Just wondering if anyone has fitted a grab handle on the B pillar by the sliding door.
My Mrs has a bit of trouble getting in and out even with the step (being one legged n all) so I thought an extra grab handle would be good.
Any suggestions welcome.

You can just see one on the left of this pic of a caravelle but I can't see how it's attached.

Hi bbb76,
I would think it is relatively easy to fit a front door or A pillar handle there. These handles have a flat base and use a lump of plastic to adapt them to the A pillar curvature. You can get access inside the B pillar thro the vent hole at the bottom to "slip in" a reinforcement to screw the handle to

Ianh

Its the correct pair of bases you need and they push fit onto the post then you just screw the handle on and it expands the plastic base inserts to hold it tight, no need to worry about getting access from behind. I have a handle and correct pair of bases to fit if you need them.

Thanks both for your replies and thanks for the offer Mutisi.
I'll pm you.

I have one on my Kombi in a similar location to the pic. I've seen two different styles of handle, one is more robust, with a metal reinforcement. There are at least two different profiles of base, one puts the handle at a slant I think that's the A-pillar one, and one has a rounded profile which I think would work better on the B-pillar.

Thanks Andy.
I'm hopefully getting one from Mutisi so will see what profile it is when it arrives, interesting to know there's a couple of options.

I found a better picture-

It will be for the b post , im going to take one off a van cos its going to be having Carat trim. I should have a couple more somewhere if anyone else wants to have a b post handle.

Thanks mate.
Pm'd you my details.

I could do with one as well please multsi, my knees are not what they were!
Atb,
Chris

Are there pre drilled holes on B pillar to accommodate grab handle?

Thanks for handle Multisi, be fitting it next few days.

Chris

If your van is a panel van conversion you may not have the holes, i can give you measurements .