Date:         Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:11:03 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: understanding tire sizes
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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---- David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 01:58 PM 7/17/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> >Of course, this information is available in your owner's book (if
> >you have it) and on a tire information placard on the door jamb,
> >also.  I notice that the information you posted does not include the
> >2WD Campmobile (Westy to most of you).
>
> That's because the Westfalia camper conversion does not change any of
> VW's specifications for the vehicle except those noted in the Camper
> user's manual (load on the roof reduced from 100 kG to 50 kG as I
> recall.  As far as VW is concerned it's simply payload.

You're right, David.  So, all the comments concerning camper's vs. other vans needing to be more careful to make sure to meet specifications?  Hmmmm............ .  The camper just has a smaller allowance for passengers and gear than the other vans.

mcneely