Looking for ideas

Thanks everyone, I now have some ideas to investigate. I do like the STB Carlson latch.

That Stromberg Carlson video is worth watching

Tiger4x4RV wrote:
Once she can get inside with this new handle, can she get back out? Don't forget something for inside of the door, too.

Yup, that's no problem.

Once she can get inside with this new handle, can she get back out? Don't forget something for inside of the door, too.

X2 on the Stromberg Carlson handle.

There is an aftermarket kit to make it easier. It's about $45 online. Stromberg Carlson Install Video Sample Dealer part.

Bob, that's what I need. I was thinking of a paddle of some sort. Now off to HD to see if I can find something strong enough for the paddle.

hope this helps .
I just called my locksmith who knows what my ( and your, if you still have your Lance) tc handle looks like . Once the door is unlocked......
He suggested to drill a hole in the flat part of the door handle and install a long shank SS eye bolt. Then weld or bolt a crossbar thru the eye , so the cross bar extends to the left of the door handle, acting as a lever .
When you pull the crossbar lever to the right , it should open the door.
It would work like this:



It will offer the leverage you need , at the same time allowing you to use an elbow or forearm to move the crossbar to open the door.
The longer shank of the eye bolt will offer you the clearance you need to get your forearm between the bar and tc door. No hands needed.
place the threaded eye bolt into the handle.
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Shoulder-Eye-Bolt-Stainless-Steel

paddle handle? If grasping- I was thinking an attached lever, short piece of flattend tube with a grip, Like the handle on my Mcclane mower etc. Too bad a standard lock set with lever handle couldnt be easily fitted.

Not what I was thinking but this might work- an open handle, would increase leverage, bolts on.
http://www.berger-tools.co.uk/series.asp?CategoryID=14&SeriesID=746
There are simple tube handles tha bolt on , youve probably seen. Have grip, made straight, offset and open u shaped. But I guess I have wrong nomenclature because I cant find. Possibly industrial, McMaster etc.

bobndot wrote:

There is an add on lever here, maybe this will offer you an idea.
http://www.handicappedequipment.org/tag/home-door-knob-openers/

There you go. I'm glad to know about this. Best of luck Narco