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Subject:Re: Vanagon weights was [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
From:Chris S.
Date:Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:49:42 -0500
Because axle loadings are not always what the placard lists. 

Chris.

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Dnia Dec 9, 2011 o godz. 22:34 Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> napisał(a):

> 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.
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 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=
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>> 
> 
> --
> David McNeely