At 11:34 AM 3/14/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote...
>What 'rear-biased weight'?  Vanagons are front-heavy with driver, let
>alone
>driver and passenger.

Some people actually carry more than that.

VW says the rear can be loaded more than the front, as was previously
cited ( http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html )

2WD Vanagon or Camper
GVWR 5160 lbs
GAWR Front  2646 lbs
GAWR Rear  2866 lbs

4WD Syncro Vanagon or Camper
GVWR 5512 lbs
GAWR Front   2866 lbs
GAWR Rear  3042 lbs

Looking at the 2WD, you could have a 2646/2514 through 2294/2866 F/R
ratio at max load.

>Please put your van on the scales before spreading inaccurate
>statements
>like that around.

Please pay attention to the factory specifications before spreading
dangerous disinformation.