Has anyone ever considered converting their rear hatch to an automatic opening one? First of all, is this even possible? Second, about how much would it cost?

I would think you just need a solenoid to pop the lock & if the shocks on the hing are strong enough the gate would open itself. You would still need to close it though.

Here is a link to a company that you can get the parts from to do an automatic hatch.

I have used there parts before on a hood and a few other projects.


www.autoloc.com

with pneumatic arms, it should be able to close too... I used to play with pneumatics my dad had laying in the garage...nothing like punching a GI JOE 5'...

well, i know that the Sienna van has a hatch type door and those open and close automatically, so it is possible.