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Date:         Fri, 9 Dec 2011 13:42:48 -0800
Reply-To:     Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon weights was [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Dennis,

No, that's what I read on the roadside scale (unattended), so was able to roll up and stop the FA on the scale, then went forward, weighed the entire unit, then forward again and weighed the rear axle separately, just as I used to do for trucks. Wrote 'em down and stuck it in my little black book, which I took out and referenced.

The heavy front was surprising to me, too - - for subsequent trips I may redistribute some of my stuff. Had 3 milk crates full of power tools, plus my (heavy) box of mechanic tools, all just behind the front seat. Probably make the dog sit farther back, too! :^)

Gary

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Any chance front - rear weight is reversed? > > Dennis > > > Sent from my Windows Phone > ________________________________ > From: Gary Bawden > Sent: 12/9/2011 1:43 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Vanagon weights was [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc > > I weighed my '85 sunroof GL with my new 1.9 TD conversion, a nearly-full > tank of fuel, an Add-A-Room shelter, 2 people, one medium dog, and all > camping gear and got this: > > Front axle: 2600 lbs. > Rear axle: 2050 lbs. > Total wgt: 4650 lbs. > > Guess I've never figured out how to travel light! > > Gary > > Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:00:20 -0700 > > From: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> > > Subject: Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc > > > > On Dec 8, 2011, at 7:58 PM, Ellen in Oregon wrote: > > > > > What does a regular flat top vanagon weigh, no stove, no fridge, no = > > furnace, no storage, etc.? Just curious. > > > > Good reference link for that. > > > > http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1980/index.htm > > > > bob= > > > > >


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