Both the GL and non-GL version of the 1987 camper have the same GVWR - 5,160
lbs, the non-GL has 3-400 lbs less of stuff built in, so that will give you
that much more capacity. According to my registration, the empty weight of
my camper is 3,115 lbs.

The non-GL camper has more room inside and can be used for really large
loads when you remove the jump seat and the fridge (think forklifting
pallets inside). Plus it seats 5 comfortably, 6 with belts, 7 if someone
sits on the fridge.

I just returned from a 3000+ mile trip in my camper with 4 adults, 1 eight
year old, and all of their junk. I averaged 19 mpg and never downshifted
into 3rd on 5 & 6% grades I climbed. The speed dropped to 55 mph but held
there for the duration of the climbs.

Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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----- Original Message -----
From: R Blake <blake@OAKHARBOR.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 1:01 AM
Subject: Curb wieght and other stupid questions

Anyone have the DATA?

87+ Westy full camper weight=?

87+ Westy weekender weight=?

Are full campers worth the extra WEIGHT or do you use your own portable
stove?

Does the weekender have more ROOM for junk?

I know these things are dogs in stock form so less weight equals more power
to defy gravity.  Besides I have a crapload of climbing and biking gear to
tote around.

Still shopping...
Rich Blake
Oak Harbor, WA