Very interesting ~ I have been under the impression for many Years that it was

Common Knowledge that Vanagons are Slightly Nose Heavy ~

        As for Snow driving ~ The Nose Heaviness does reduce the GetGo Traction but should

Improve Driving/Handling & Stopping as the BackEnd is Less Likely to Want to Go Around

the FrontEnd ~

On 29 Oct , 2017, at 9:22 AM, Dan N wrote:

> thanks Dennis,
> 
> I always think the rear is heavier than the front because of the weight of
> the engine and the tire pressure recommendation (more psi in the rear
> tires) despite that I know the lack of traction in the rear (bags of sand
> in the rear to improve traction)... I am curious about the weight
> distribution on the air cooled bus (like barn door type)... they do have
> better traction in the rear....
> 
> dan