There is a label on the left dorr jam that lists both the maximum weight of
the van and each axle loading. I think 5215 is the limit for the 2WD. Memory
fading here.

Dennis

>From: lon bordin <lonbordin@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: lon bordin <lonbordin@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Vanagon Westy Weekender weight capacity
>Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:28:33 -0500
>
>Hello all-
>
>Went to the dump today with a full Westy weekender minus the rear cabinet
>(My vehicle must easily fit a 4x8 sheet or it would not work for me so no
>rear cabinet for me, thanks.)
>
>Came in at 4900 lbs.
>Left at 3880 lbs. (1/4 tank gas)
>
>Brought 1020 lbs to the transfer station.
>
>I have no idea what the capacity of the Westy is but it was fine with the
>1020 lbs and
>drove quite nicely.
>
>-lonbordin
>
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