On 4 Nov 2007 at 15:25, Chris S. <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > >I've wondered why Vanagons are generally not considered to be good in > ice or > >snow, as the configuation is so similar and my Corvan is simply > excellent. > >Perhaps because the Corvan has a 50/50 front/rear weight distribution > >instead of a front weight bias? > > Well, guess what? The Vanagon does have a 50/50 weight distribution. In theory, yes, but often, when driven with two adults up front, it could be closer to 60/40. My Westy typically loaded for camping with 2 adults front, 2 kids rear, and lots of gear, is still 55/45 F/R. It may not seem like much of a difference, and perhaps it isn't significant. But I do know that my van behaves a lot better in snow with 300lbs over the engine lid...
Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA |
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