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Date:         Sun, 25 Apr 1999 12:42:56 -0400
Reply-To:     "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Westy Weight
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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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