I think you should have a "typical" load in the van when it its aligned.  I.e. a load representative of how you most often drive the van.  If you normally drive it empty, have it aligned empty (maybe with a couple of bags of sand in the driver's seat if you want to get really picky).

If you normally drive it only on trips with a full load of gear, have it aligned with a full load of gear on board.

Allan

On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00 -0400, "Harold Teer" <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Before we take off on our summer trip, I need some advice before having a
> four wheel alignment on my "91 Westy with steel wheels and 14" tires.
>
> In the Bentley manual on page 44.2, it lists three different
> configurations
> for the alignment---Empty, Half Load, Full Load
>
> I would think that the Westy should be set at least at Half Load but am
> wondering if it should be set at Full Load.
>
> I know nothing (zip, nada, zilch, etc) about an alignment and will give
> the
> manual to the alignment shop, but need to know what configuration I
> should
> specify.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Harold
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy (Vangaux)
> Harrisonburg, VA