Date:         Mon, 25 Nov 1996 10:35:26 -0800 (PST)
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From:         "Christopher M. Smith" <csmith@sdsc.edu>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon weight


On Sun, 24 Nov 1996, Sean Bartnik wrote:

> Hey,
> All right, one of you gurus explain to me what the gross vehicle weight
> rating (GVWR) found on the sticker in the doorjamb really means.  Is it
> the actual weight of the vehicle?  My '81 Westy has a GVWR of 5093 lbs.
> 
> If this is not the actual weight, what is? 

This seems a bit high for actual weight. If your Westy has A/C, built
in sink, etc., etc. (the works), this may be actual weight.

My 82' Vanagon (7-pass w/all seats, NO A/C) weights 3680 lbs. (actual).

Chris

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