With the rear Dynatrac axle, or the CorectTrack wheel spacers, the sliding door won't clear the rear tire, at least on the Ford vans. I know that Quadvan (in Oregon) offers new bracketry that allows a sliding side door to clear the wider track rear wheels.
Hope this helps.
Herb
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Ah Herb,
Good point hadn't thought of that
On the other hand Sprinter's all seem to have the sliding doors...
In some ways I would have preferred the swing doors as they offer better cupboard options and storage on them... the sliding door... well does nothing really...
Ah one advantage is when parked along side other cars it will open better for passenger access...
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I think the slider has a big advantage when the awning is deployed. My awning has to go out flat to clear the side door when it opens. I would like to be able to have it point down and still open the door.
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As often (very seldom)as we use the awning, it shouldn't be a deciding factor.
Mike
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2012 E250 Hitop camper
With the rear Dynatrac axle, or the CorectTrack wheel spacers, the sliding door won't clear the rear tire, at least on the Ford vans. I know that Quadvan (in Oregon) offers new bracketry that allows a sliding side door to clear the wider track rear wheels.
Hope this helps.
Herb
I called them awhile back and you have to bring the van to them, wont ship the parts out
To far for me, anyone know any shops in So Cal that can extend the slider?