Steve Shane wrote:

> Hi Volks. Steven Shane here. I am trying to figure out what my Westy can
> safely tow. I understand the towing limit on Vanagons is 2000lbs. But when a
> trailer has a GVW weight listed on it... Is that the weight of the trailer
> BEFORE it is loaded, or is it the maximum load of the cargo PLUS the weight
> of the trailer?

Steve,
Gross Vehicle Weight- the total loaded weight of the trailer (or vehicle).
Larry