Product Description
1996-2000 Dodge Caravan Three-Door Upper Rocker Trim, Seven Pieces, 3" (TH36893)
TH36893 is a seven-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit for the 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager, tagged "3-door, Minivan." It's 3" wide and "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width."
Smallest coverage in this group
Among the four linked kits for these vans, this one combines the fewer-door tag with the narrower band. If you have a three-door van and want a slim bright line under the molding rather than full-height steel, you're in the right place. For full height on the same van, see TH36891. For four-door vans, TH36892 (3") and TH36890 (full height).
Seven pieces, uneven split
Seven pieces on a three-door van won't follow a simple pattern. The record doesn't explain the split. Lay the kit out and assign each piece using the photos before anything gets cleaned or peeled.
Preview
Run painter's tape along each door 3" below the molding. The steel fills the space above that line; paint shows below.
Materials
The 3-door Caravan and Voyager kit is seven 3" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, set below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the 1996-2000 minivan.
Plymouth Voyager
Listed on the same row, same years, same tag.
Prep
Wash, dry, and wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol. Secure any loose molding first.
Install
Keep the preview tape as a guide. Peel a little, seat the top under the molding, press along with the lower edge on the line.
Sliding door
Test the sliding door with its piece taped on before peeling.
Care
Let the 3-inch Caravan trim sit a day before washing.
How 3" sits on a tall door
The record gives the full-height kit for this van as 8.25"-9.25" from molding to door bottom. If your van matches that range, the 3" band will leave several inches of paint below the steel. Your tape preview will show exactly how much.
Straight lines matter more on a narrow strip
Check each piece from the front corner of the van before pressing it home. A strip this thin makes a small tilt visible from across the street, so take the time.
Across the gaps
Neighboring pieces should line up at their lower edges where they meet at each gap.
Copying sides
Where the sides correspond, measure the first and repeat on the second. Use the photos to see where each of the seven goes.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker, a tape measure and a plastic tool. Work in shade.
Questions
Call 877-752-3811 with your year, door count and a side photo. After the first day, wash with mild soap only.
A piece that doesn't match any door in the dry run is a reason to stop and call.
Door swing
Open each front door fully once its piece is on, and watch the hinge side for contact.
Questions about the seven-piece Caravan kit TH36893 (UPC 691821712557) go to 877-752-3811.
TH36893 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36893 |
| UPC | 691821712557 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 7 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan and 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager |
Fitment: TH36893
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Caravan | 1996-2000 | 3-door, Minivan |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1996-2000 | 3-door, Minivan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Dodge Caravan
- TH36890: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH36891: 7-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH36892: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 7 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH36893 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Does TH36893 fit a 4-door van?
No. It's tagged 3-door. The 4-door Upper Kit is TH36892.
How tall?
3" down from the bottom of the molding.
How many pieces?
Seven.
Is there a full-height version?
TH36891 for the 3-door.
