drjbg230 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Can't understand why a power lift gate is not standard in the Limited. Can this be done by an average DIYer? Can the dealer make this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Journey Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If no Dodge retrofit is available a wheelchair van conversion shop may offer a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 To keep the cost lower. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 This could definitely be done, but I doubt that the dealer would do it, as it would likely require an aftermarket solution... dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Keep in mind, it was designed as a Dodge back in 2007 and 2008, when Chrysler Group had to make cuts on their products. When it was refreshed for 2011, the focus was on the bigger complaints of the interior and engine/trans, and bringing the aesthetics up, than on the convenience of a power liftgate. Power liftgates are starting to be more common, so I'd be surprised if the Giulia-based replacement doesn't have it. Even the new Edge has it for 2016. Only way to get it on a JC Dodge crossover (Journey) is to have an aftermarket company make one. That can get pricey. I haven't really thought about it in the past year and a half, so I don't think Journey needs it. It's better suited to owners of minivans and full-size SUVs, who might need it to open on its own while they're carrying fussy children or need it to close itself because it's high up. jkeaton and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjbg230 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Thanks for these responses. I guess the reason imiss it is because, and this takes courge to admit, our last vehicle was a minivan. What a pleasure though, having that power lift gate- for the dog (he became conditioned to the beep it made), for the convenience when carrying too many briefcases/laptops,boxes, etc. I'll probably forget about it too in the next couple months, but if not, the wheelchair van conversion shop is a good idea. jkeaton and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyh Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Our last vehicle we owned was a 2005 T&C. Did love the power sliding doors and the power lift gate. Owning a DJ sure is cooler but the van had a lot of interior room especially with the stow away seating. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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