2500kg (aprox 5500lbs) is the maximum weight a Vanagon can weigh. This is 1200kg on the front wheels and 1300kg on the rear wheels. At least it is like this in Canada and in Germany. The exception to this would be some Syncros in Germany. My camper is 2.81t according to the papers I got with it. Canada only recognizes it at 2.5t - I don't think anyone really cares as I load the camper over 2.5t on a regular basis. Water, food, wife, kids, dog and camping gear for a four day weekend weighed in a 2800kg at the truck scales! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Kurt Grotz Sent: November 14, 2004 5:14 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Weight Capacity
A friend of mine wants me to haul cases of calendars that she made and is marketing for the holidays. I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what the maximum (safe) weight to carry in my Van would be. The first shipped was 1600 lbs, so I didn't take it all - haul (according to the skid weight) about 1,200 lbs no problem. Thanks Kurt Grotz |
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