Yup, when I posted, earlier today, regarding this, I think I neglected
to specify that I was talking about an AW. I think I have mine a
little better balanced, now, with the SVX and a dual swing away spare
+ basket bumper.
Wow Larry, how did you pick up on that?? You clever feller!
Thanks,
            Miguel

On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote:
> Volks,
>
> Been on the road for a few days so not up to speed on all recent
> postings.
>
> But in skimming the digest I noticed their was a discussion as to
> whether a Vanagon Westy
> was heavier in the front and back.
>
> Over the years I have collected actual loaded and unloaded weight info
> from many owners.
>
> The answer ... BOTH ... although they are close to 50 / 50
>
> A Westy Camper with two people in the front and no to very little
> water, LP  or gear in the rear "may" weigh slightly more in the front.
>
> A Westy Camper with two people and fully loaded with full water, LP
> and camping gear will weigh slightly more in the rear.
>
> VW's Weight Capacity specs give us an idea of how these vehicles where
> designed.
>
> http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/Vehicle%20Weight%20Carrying%20Capacities.html
>
> Comments:
>
> 1) With the exception of 1984 (slight difference) the only difference
> in  GVWR & GAWR over the years was 2wd vs 4wd
>
> Summary:
>
> 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
>
> Note ... Adventure Wagons are different  .. they are heavier in the
> front.
>
>
> larry
> roadhaus.com
>