You shouldn't have a problem.  The only potential issues are brake fade on
long downslopes (downshift to reduce braking), or changing a flat.  I'd
remove some weight to safely use the stock jack.

Go for it!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:47 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: How much can I "safely" carry in my Vanagon?

My family bakes bread at the farmer's market locally and its time to make a
"cross state" trip to get some bags of grain...

Looking at the manual I see 150 pounds per seating position which adds up to
1050 pounds...

I'm looking at bringing about 1250 pounds (including passengers, not
including assorted junk under the seats)... Does anyone see 200 extra pounds
for about 100 miles something to be an issue? I will prolly keep it to 55
for the majority of the trip back home...

Thanks in advance!

Dave
85 GL "Baby Bus"