Although not inside the Vanagon I towed my 61 bus, full of parts and interior pieces weighing in excess of 2000 lbs and averaged a documented 21-22 mpg over apx. 1500 miles. That's with a 2.1l (fully balanced, headers, intake), manual trans. As for loads inside the Vanagon the largest was a full length roof rack for the bus, which fit inside with the hatch closed, see pic here: http://v-dub.musa.com/images/61Bus/Photos/April01/ The heaviest load, as I remember it, was 8-10 8ft folding tables on the bed and the cargo floor underneath *full* of file boxes which themselves were full of paper. Very heavy, but an excellent ride. Dave 251.org 87 Vanagon 61 Microbus |
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