Lol...Are you sure it was your wife you were thinking of?
I've been meaning to sort this problem for a long time now as it a pain reaching so far down dozens of times in city driving. As it happens I was out there this morning to have a go at finding a solution....I couldn't even get the cowl off! It seemed if I pull any harder I'll break something. Is there something I'm missing or am I just being a wooss?
This answers my own question... volkswagen transporter handbrake cowl removal - Google Search
This is becoming a one man Q&A thread. 
I've just seen demo from Coombe Valley Campers about lowering the handbrake. But after all the comments about reaching down for the standard height why would anyone want to make it even lower. What I want to do is raise handbrake lever to a comfortable height. I realise that I would lose the captains seat swivel but as I don’t have a family any longer I rarely need four inward facing seats. Also I’m not comfortable with the driving position as I’m only 5’3” and the swivel mechanism adds more height. I think I could fabricate a spacer plate to bolt on to the present mounting but the actual cable doesn’t have any extra length. Does any body know if there is a longer cable that might do the job. I have SWB T6 so maybe a LWB transporter cable if it can be adjusted short enough.
I've just seen demo from Coombe Valley Campers about lowering the handbrake. But after all the comments about reaching down for the standard height why would anyone want to make it even lower. What I want to do is raise handbrake lever to a comfortable height. I realise that I would lose the captains seat swivel but as I don’t have a family any longer I rarely need four inward facing seats. Also I’m not comfortable with the driving position as I’m only 5’3” and the swivel mechanism adds more height. I think I could fabricate a spacer plate to bolt on to the present mounting but the actual cable doesn’t have any extra length. Does any body know if there is a longer cable that might do the job. I have SWB T6 so maybe a LWB transporter cable if it can be adjusted short enough.
Sometimes you need a lowered handbrake to enable the installation of an aftermarket seat swivel.
Understood but like I said, I'm willing to sacrifice the swivel as I hardly ever use it but have to reach down uncomfortably for the handbrake multiple times on a journey.
I found this solution to the low handbrake problem, not bought one yet but it looks the business.
Rare Spares Handbrake Extender - For use with Volkswagen VW T5 & T6 Transporter. 2003 Onwards. : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
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If you have Hill Start Assist you don’t need to used the handbrake very often.
Same here.
Thanks for that @Roblee. Odd looking and a bit expensive but could be exactly what I need.
Nor me, but maybe that's because I have the correct gearbox.
From memory I think I changed mine from 3 to 6. Just have a play to see what’s comfortable for you… you can always change it back
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