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• Re: Poor man battery testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:24 -0500
  ...Next we will need > a load. Regular light bulbs can provide us with a known load. The > watts to be determined by the battery...
• Re: 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lake
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:26:52 -0400
  ...The standard tire for a Vanagon requires a "C" load rating or at least a load rating of 1620 pounds per corner. Getting this...
• Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:15:04 -0500
  On 9/28/2013 9:44 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > So what pressure are you running them at? Maybe too much for the load...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:25:13 -0700
  ...Ply ratings are a throwback to bias ply tires and were replaced or supplemented with 'Load Range' like A, B etc (we want C...
• Re: INDICATED SPEED vs RPM
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:26:27 -0700
  In several tire/speedo posts recently I have seen references to something called LTD or loaded tire diameter. It seems to me that while...
• tire pressure differential
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 21 May 2001 22:27:06 -0700
  ...sticker? I have Michelin XC-LT 4, 195/75R14, Load Range C, max load single: 1,435, etc. I inflate them to 38 Front...
• "load index"
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 16:15:43 -0800
  ...I don't see where my post indicated that one should ignore the load rating...? Do you? I didn't think so. Yeah, that...
• Re: [Syncro] Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:02:03 -0400
  ...I think the real problem is being loaded to the max. going real fast and say...hitting a real big deep hole in the...
• Re: Correct Air Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:48:23 -0700
  ...what do you say, joel? TJ Hannink wrote: > Get a load chart from the tire manufacturer; it will give you the amount of air...
• Re: Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:29:52 -0600
  ...It came from the factory with Continental 185R14 tires with a load range of 1720lbs. Does that tell you something???? Why would VW put...
• Re: Tire Prices--Best Deal?
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 03:21:38 -0500
  Harmon Seaver wrote: > > BILL wrote: > > The Yokohamas have a higher load range (D) than the Michelins and have a > > more aggressive tread pattern. Since...
• Re: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires - R Light Truck or S Family Sedan&Van
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:54:49 -0700
  ...I only use the Load C version since the rear tires need 40-46 psi for handling reasons and the P series version only...
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 May 2008 09:31:29 -0400
  ...Reinforced tires are becoming more common in order to get the required load ratings for extreme low profile applications. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:01:41 -0800
  Then you are probably running 8 PR ( D load rating ) tires front and rear , would be my guess. if so ..why is it so...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 14:40:06 -0500
  ...Nor am I loading it in an unsafe manner. A ton of cement is only about 21 cubic feet... That's 4' x 5...
• Re: yet another tire question
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:58:59 -0700
  ...The > >> P205 tire has a higher load rating than the LT195 tire. Is there more to > >an > >> LT designation than the load rating? >...my...
• Re: Tire pressure question 2
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 06:54:05 -0700
  ...1) VW Silver Sticker (door jam) tire info 2) Tire Load Inflation Tables (Weight a specific load range tire carries at various psi values...
• Re: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:25:21 -0600
  ...Load Index 98 is better than 97. > Just > 10 years ago there were various choices of tire in this size and load > index but...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 13:23:17 -0500
  ...Instant start speed under load will take a motor of approx 50 >percent larger than needed to just run the load and speed. Potters...
• Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:51:49 -0800
  ...No >Load Index: 93 >Load Range: C >Max Load: 1435 lbs >Max Infl@ion Pressure: 50 psi >Diameter: 25.5 >Revs/per Mile: 824...
• Re: Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:10:19 -0600
  ...The load on the alternator due to a partially drained battery is probably sufficient enough to cause the cool - relatively - belt to slip, thus...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:23:53 -0400
  ...Not *completely stupid*, just got happy with the "0" key -- that's a *10-amp* load, of course, for a 7.2 hour cycle...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:11:31 -0700
  ...I've towed all kinds > of loads with various rigs and once the towed load gets up there in > comparison to the weight of...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:25:17 -0500
  ...Add a camping cargo load to the center of the van and possibly put the load on top of the van in the cargo...
• Re: '88 Westy: Towing Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 15:01:31 -0600
  On 6/3/05 9:15 AM, "Vanagon" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > > Also watch out for "shifting" loads. If a heavy item moves to...
• Re: FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:58:20 -0600
  ...Edison On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 8:26 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Here is my home-made setup.  Loaded alot...
• Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:54:43 -0800
  The Load D 103 inflation table I have shows: for Syncro loaded to the max GVWR at both ends 42 front 46 rear Mark...
• Tire story
  Historical mailing list - David Wallace
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 23:00:03 -0600
  ...They apparently can get 185 R 14 tires in load range D (Kumho, @ $84) or load range C (Yokohama Y356 @ $87). Does anyone have...
• Re: Fwd: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:30:06 -0400
  ...What tires for 91 Westy? >> Isn't the "95T" the load and speed rating for your tires. >> Check the Vanagon.com tire information page...
• Does your Vanagon "ride happy"
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:34:40 -0500
  Hi, This weekend my wife, son, two of my son's fellow boy scouts and I loaded up our Westy with backpacks, sleeping bags...
• Re: Good Price On Streets & Trips NVC
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:39:02 -0800
  ...S&T is not so good with things like Forest Service capgrounds but with external POI files loaded as pushpins You can get very...
• What? More tires?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 20:46:18 -0400
  ...8 Ply Rated, Load Range "D", Max Load 1710 lbs. at 65 psi. Actual construction is Tread: 2 ply steel, 2 ply polyester, Sidewall...
• Tuning/Timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:08:17 -0600
  ...Engine has moderate spark knock/detonation when under load like climbing a hill, accelerating hard (if there is such a thing in a Vanagon...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic rc-60e
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:06:19 -0400
  Check out their site, they do offer top loaders as well. I can get a price and probably include in the group purchase. http...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:11:37 -0500
  The Syncro Camper came from the factory with 205/70-14 tires with a 97 load index. Why wouldn't you these? Dennis -----Original...
• Towing
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 2 Oct 2020 16:44:07 -0400
  ...A few days later was a load of driveway gravel. The van pulls those loads well and that's the max for what I...
• Re: electric windows trick
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 08:59:00 -0600
  ...The electric window relay is energized by the load reduction relay, and The high beam flasher circuit energizes the load reduction relay thru the...
• Re: tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 08:16:02 -0800
  ...Mike Miller <mwm@LANSET.COM> > > > >I have followed the many posts on tires and load range since I've been >on > >the list. Something...
• Re: 15" wheels - 16" Wheels Now Available!!!
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:13:36 -0800
  ...Just a cautionary tale... >> >> >> Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 and ContiWinterContact TS790 V are available >> with a 97 load index. (and "Load Range XL" on...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:00:46 -0500
  Man, you're out there minding your own business, and a damn front end loader ruins your bus and your day! I actually live...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 27 May 2001 08:49:54 -0400
  ...reusing the old spring loaded clamp (this is the one that attaches > > >the > > > > hose(s) to the radiator), > > > > > > > > B. getting a new spring loaded...
• Re: 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:04:20 -0400
  ...They're like 108's for load rating, but the regular Vanco tire is borderline on the load cap. > Just put a hole in...
• testing capacity of house battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:55:43 -0400
  ...http://www.banggood.com/ZB2L3-Battery-Capacity-Tester-External-Load-Discharge-Type-Module-p-1058571.html For the load I used a tail light...
• 90 or 91 vanagon westfalia loaded & in great condition
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Muskovitz
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 15:06:18 +0000
  ...I used to own a fully loaded 1990 vanagon westfalia camper (nonsynchro) and I loved it. I am looking for another 90 or 91...
• Re: tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 23:06:18 -0800
  ...tires and load ranges > > Mike: > What is pertinent is the GVW (gross vehicle weight). When you deviate from > the manufacturer's specs, you start...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:45:31 -0400
  ...205/70R14 > load rating: appx 1600 at 40psi > PSI cold F/R empty: 35/35 > PSI cold F/R loaded:40/40 > > -- > Chris S...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:45:40 -0400
  ><SNIP> >>the Paulchen rack is rated for a load of 40 kilos, or 88 pounds. Unless you >>are carrying high end road bikes, four...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:42:13 -0500
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/tomc/crew/loaded1.jpg When I carry 12' sheets of drywall, I place 12' 2x4's on the bed under...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:43:36 -0800
  ...On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > True, some play is normal - under load and yes...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:29:38 -0400
  ...Even an extra load > (XL) tire in this size only has a load index of 95, (1521 lbs.) before > de-rating. You should have...
• Re: Yes I'm asking about Tires - no need for long debate :)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:11:00 -0400
  ...You can tell the two apart by > the max load in lbs, and the max tire pressure cold. Often a 55 psi max is...
• Re: Engine Cutting Out at Highway Speed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 17:51:13 -0700
  If this happens after an extended run and when you are traveling at high speed with little load (cresting a hill, etc..) then it...
• Westy roof rack question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 15:46:27 -0500 (CDT)
  ...My usual load will be windsurfing masts, and I'd rather be able to open the top with them still attached. Comments, anyone? -Malcolm...
• Re: Center Bore Machining
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 9 May 2010 12:03:12 -0600
  ...Turn over the Passat wheel and read the load > limit. I was considering a set until I read "Max load 1290 lbs" > > That's...
• Re: Correct Air Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 19:24:29 -0700
  ...Correct Air Pressure Clipped >>> 36-40 front 43-48 rear Lightly loaded I would try the lower number and fully loaded the higher number...
• Screeching noise (distributor)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:52:10 -0800
  ...The sound disappears at steady RPMs (no load) regardless of throttle position. Slow, steady opening of the throttle without a load doesn't result...
• Re: Does your Vanagon "ride happy"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:15:47 -0600
  ...Going over empty is a rough ride, coming back with a load is a sweet ride. But then the Vanagon is basically a utility...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:34:51 -0600
  ...Designed for that purpose - the load - I suspect! John On 1/19/2014 12:48 AM, SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss ) wrote: > but trust me...
• Re: Optimum WBX rpms; was RE: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:56:25 -0500
  ...oil > temps than 3,800 rpm would. > other than slightly increased load due to speed and aero drag ... > I see no reason especially why...
• Re: [vanagon] Canoes on Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:51:30 -0400
  ...roadtravel with a load like this? >Thanks in advance -Ryan London >'90 Syncro Westy >Chicago I use a ratchetting (sp?) load strap over my...