Suburban Overlander #5: Rear Hatch/Window Releases

The GMT800-era of Chevy Suburban has a lot of things to offer as an overlanding platform including a reliable, common as dirt drivetrain, generous interior space, and aftermarket upgrade suppliers. 

But what Chevy designers didn't accomodate is the idea that someone was going to be in the rear cargo area and want to let themselves out. Or open the rear hatch window. You have to be outside the truck to do either of these.

But the fix is pretty simple.

With the rear hatch interior panels removed for sound deadening work, I decided this "while I'm at it" task was worth doing.

Sections of tie-down strap, conduit clamps, and zip ties all work together to actuate what needs to be actuated.