Why not use the pressure listed on the placard.  VW engineers figured that out.  mcneely

---- Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM> wrote: 
> Good point, Chris,
> 
> On every trip, I always get out after about 70 miles (that's my first gas
> station going south), walk around and feel every tire for excess heat. If
> any one of them feels overly warm and/or appears low, I use the gauge and
> add air as necessary. I used to be one of those guys who aired the tires up
> to the maximum pressure stated on the tire, trying to squeeze the maximum
> fuel efficiency, but after listening to Scott, and having a chance to drive
> other Vanagons with properly inflated tires that actually handled well, now
> I proportion them front to rear.
> 
> Gary
> 
> On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > That front axle weight should make you ponder your front tire pressures as
> > compared to rear.
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> > Dnia Dec 9, 2011 o godz. 13:42 Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
> > napisał(a):
> >
> > > I weighed my '85 sunroof GL with my new 1.9 TD conversion, a nearly-full
> > > tank of fuel, an Add-A-Room shelter, 2 people, one medium dog, and all
> > > camping gear and got this:
> > >
> > > Front axle: 2600 lbs.
> > > Rear axle:  2050 lbs.
> > > Total wgt:   4650 lbs.
> > >
> > > Guess I've never figured out how to travel light!
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > Date:    Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:00:20 -0700
> > >> From:    Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
> > >> Subject: Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
> > >>
> > >> On Dec 8, 2011, at 7:58 PM, Ellen in Oregon wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> What does a regular flat top vanagon weigh, no stove, no fridge, no =
> > >> furnace, no storage, etc.?  Just curious.
> > >>
> > >> Good reference link for that.
> > >>
> > >> http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1980/index.htm
> > >>
> > >> bob=
> > >>
> > >>
> >

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David McNeely