Mike Finkbiner wrote: > > Volks - > > After all of the discussion about how heavy duty a T*** you need, I > decided to weigh my Westy. > > Adjusted Front Axle ~ 1825# > Adjusted Rear Axle ~ 1915# > > To figure full up weight, add > 14 gallons gas ~ 85# > 12 gallons water ~100# > 4 people ~600# > > Add camping gear ~500# > Added ~1285# > > Total ~5025# > > If you assume that ~900# of the additional weight goes on the rear > axle, (not likely because ~300# of people are up front) that would > bring the total rear axle weight to about 2800 lbs. > > And you have to take into account that when cornering, much of the weight is shifted to only one or perhaps two wheels. |
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