Both mine cross the scales at 4800#+ when outbound on a camping trip.
That's about 425# of meat over the front end and the usual camping
paraphernalia in the back. 90# of water and another 90# of fuel in the
center.

Put a couple three humans in your passenger van and you're getting
there.

Jim

On Jan 21, 2012, at 12:38 PM, Chris S. wrote:

> What manner of Vanagon weighs 5000lbs?  Passenger model of 91
> vintage lists at 3460 curb weight.
>
> Chris.