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• Re: Tijuana Tuck and roll--
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 01:58:02 EDT
  ...you have a load of your 8" kinky spiked heals in back? He must have thought you had a load for Emelda.>> No, Theresa...
• Re: Camping in cold & Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:44:57 -0800
  ...My alternator puts out 14.2 volts no load-with all loads applied-13.8 volts. That's very good. Alternator is a 90...
• T3 dumptruck on Ebay deutschland
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kostreva
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:19:36 -0500
  ...richtung Vorderachse.LKW zulassung." Curb weight 1670kg, GVWR 2460kg, Load rating 790kg with unequal load distribution forward towards axle. Classified as a cargo truck...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 14:35:09 -0800
  ...Best of all it swings out of the way even fully loaded so you have access to the rear hatch. http://www.yakima.com...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:27:44 -0500
  ...The 15 terminal carries all switched loads except headlights, IIRC, which are switched directly by the X terminal (which also controls but doesn't...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:39:13 -0500
  ...To test a dry cell or dry battery > > > you have to load it with something approximating > > > a working load. Digital meters in general have...
• Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:17:30 -0500
  ...A tire of LT > 93 is often also labeled Load C, a designation that means the tire is no > ordinary tire but one meant...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Q: What loads have you moved to the aux bat tery from starter batt?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:22:11 -0400
  ...What loads have you moved to the aux battery from starter batt? I'm installing an Optima battery under the driver's seat. In...
• Re: BCFS GPX Camp sites was Re: Friday trips again (NVC) - now Lund BC
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:01:13 -0800
  Anyone that has issue trying to a get file down load & is not sure how to save this file to disk I poped a...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 18:31:59 -0700
  ...leading to an accelerating > cycle of increasing clearances leading to increased impact loads. It > would be simpler if they were loaded only in one...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:55:37 -0400
  ...A fuse is a deliberate high-resistance spot in a circuit, designed to "steal" a small amount of power from the load and waste...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:30:34 -0400
  ...So for an extended 80 amp load, you need 400 amp hour of capacity. Yup, extreme. 5 minutes is really not an extended load...
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:27:33 PDT
  ...what is the load capacity of the hitch you sell... load and >tongue > > weights please. And for the list... how much can a vanagon...
• Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:35:55 -0400
  Not an XL load tire in this size, but close. I ended up going with the 16" Benz rims, with a 31 Off-set...
• Re: yet another tire question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:45:47 -0400
  ...The >> P205 tire has a higher load rating than the LT195 tire. Is there more to >an >> LT designation than the load rating? > > >...my...
• Syncro Popping Out of 1st Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 11:44:42 -0700
  ...Much to my dismay, my syncro popped out of first gear under load on downhills....it's fine under load when accelerating, but when...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:51:51 -0400
  Many Vanagons came with load range "C". My 84 had the Continental TS771 and I have seen this tires used on many years. I...
• Re: alien invasion command post?
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:41:33 -0800
  ...There we bike fork-mounts (I think they were Thule but didn't get a close look) mounted on this load bar such that...
• Re: Transporting a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 21:27:43 PDT
  ...With a full load of fuel and water, all my camping gear, and more than 200 pounds of rocks I was hauling back for...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 12:19:04 -0700
  On 1/29/05 11:47 AM, "John Connolly" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET> wrote: > I should point out that a battery is a load to...
• Re: 15 inch wheels: tire size
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:20:14 -0500
  I would say get the slightly taller tires, as long as the load rating is correct. Otherwise, you're probably better off just getting...
• 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:09:00 -0800
  ...she has fine low end torque, and when not under load will rev up just dandy, but when she is under load, she won...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:41:24 -0500
  ...185/70/r14, max pressure 44psi, load rating 1234 lbs. So I guess these are too small, right? -wes On Wed, 24 Sep 2003...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:57:52 -0400
  The load rating should be on the sidewall. Mike
• Re: Vanagon weights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:00:21 +0000
  ...Until I really > load up for camping, I just use the placard pressure. But when I do > load up, I add up to 5...
• Re: Inexpensive tires in the proper load range
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:14:44 -0400
  ...With a load rating of 98 H extra load, and > suitable weight specs. They were just $43 each and were here (near the > Salton...
• Re: Current Studded Snow Tire options
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 21:02:11 GMT
  ...Load rating 93, Max load 1450 lb per tire. I haven't been able to find M&S tires with the proper load rating...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay Failuire
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 19 May 2011 16:26:46 -0700
  ...When the ignition switch is turned on, this thing is activated - load reduction relay. You can feel it click under your finger tips when...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:50:10 -0600
  ...in my post, i said measure the length of the spring WHEN LOADED, without and then with the spacer. Loaded is the relevant case...
• Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
  Historical mailing list - two-tone brown
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:44:46 -0800
  I would suggest doing whatever it takes to be able to get the vid loaded... that is a SWEET concept. Much more appealing than...
• Re: Alloy Wheels - again!
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:33:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...H 94 rated > > I want to focus here on the load ratings: the "95", "93" and "94" > in the tire specs above. On my...
• Load safety , was sad story: tie down luggage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:15:02 -0700
  ...Hi all If the subjust is being safety conscious with loads on our vanagons, I hope the guy that insisted on carrying his spare...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:44:16 -0400
  ...Vanagon) you need to reduce the rated load limit by 9% to get the effective load limit for LT use. I never knew this...
• 15" tires,load rating D
  Historical mailing list - jay murphy
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 03:52:59 PST
  Just purchased 4 Continental Contact LS23 215/70 15 load rating D for $75 each/$315 after tax at the local Town Fair Tire...
• Re: ANOTHER great tire buy......
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:17:33 -0700
  ...I have used Michelin 185R14 LT (load range C), Michelin 185R14 reinforced, and Bridgestone 185R14 LT (load range C). I preferred the reinforced tire...
• Re: ETKA--another Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 01:25:44 EDT
  ...why a computer (a friend's let's say) won't load such a program that calls for a screen definition of 1280X1024? Is...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 22:13:06 -0700
  ...Now if it was He (helium) you might lighten your load >> > The lightened load from the extra lift would be short lived. The helium...
• Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 20:00:08 -0500
  ...If you increase the size of the battery, the unit could overheat if run anywhere near full load. With a light or intermittant load...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:03:15 -0600
  ...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: Our Trip Report -Reply - Special tires for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 16:17:14 -0700
  ...My second set was also a set of Contis, different tread pattern, slightly higher load rating. Had a tread separation, and swore off Contis...
• Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:12:35 +1200
  ...Could >you take a look at those and see what the maximum pressure and carrying >capacity is? Do they also have a load rating...
• Re: Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:14:40 -0400
  ...They are load range C. They seem like good tires although I am not a tire expert and this is my first vanagon and...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:43:03 -0500
  ...If the Westy does not already have A/C, why not mount a second alternator there, and help with the extra current load? Feasible...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:54:26 -0400
  ...44 psi is okay in the rear....if you aren't heavily loaded. If heavily loaded, it feels mushy and makes me wary. Please...
• Re: [NVC] Airing trailer tires?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:23:53 -0400
  ...Load Range Max Load 1350lbs at 50 p.s.i. cold Nylon cord So . . . 45psi sound about right? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:22:54 -0400
  ...The largest load though is from the compressor and the non-compensating expansion valve. If the system is overcharged the load gets even worse...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 06:04:09 -0700
  --- Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: > Lastly, at least on my Westy, the tire sticker has > two tire sizes, one > load range C (a...
• Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 7 Aug 2017 16:34:48 -0700
  ...I anticipate maximum load at fuse block will be 40 Amps. At 13.8 VDC, even at a 5% voltage drop, online calculators suggest...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:57:28 -0400
  Yes rear of engine moves down under load. Jim Akiba On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 17 Apr 97 18:10:27 PDT
  ...W/O the DS the VC has essentially no load as there is no power input. So the question begs...if no load can...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:15:08 -0600
  ...Most of the 215/65x15 tires do not have a high enough load rating (tell me what tire has the correct rating if there...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:45:54 -0700
  ...Now you will usually see "load range C" or "load range D" on the sidewall of the tires usually in the small print if...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:56:48 -0500
  ...You can get easy access to the X ("load reduction" circuit at pin 2 of the empty relay socket #7 -- just stick a regular...
• Parts Score, details
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 19:01:42 -0700
  I went by today for the second load of stuff. This one was mostly junk. The only items of note were some early bug...
• SA Vanagon Bullbars
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:40:26 -0500
  OK, The bull bar pics are up but it takes FOREVER TO LOAD!! I plan on making some changes to aleviate this in the...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:26:51 EDT
  ...VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: > I'm sure I can get the "official" load rating from the manufacturer if > necessary. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > oh jeff..you've...
• Radiator is loaded ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 15 May 2006 11:43:16 -0700
  I notice that the old radiators are not efficient anymore, being so loaded with deposits. I am sure there is a way to take...
• Re: slow, long uphill knocking noise ?!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 May 2005 16:29:12 -0700
  RE: Knocking Noise? Ping? Pre-ignition under load because of higher altitude?
• Re: Westy tires
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:21:04 -0800
  Why buy trailer tires when you can have a van tire with even more of a load range like 1850lbs, the Yokohama y356 has...
• Re: Tire Quandry
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:50:06 -0500
  ...It meets all of the > load requirements and is designed for commercial van usage. I have two > sets of them. Look on the sticker...