> So what is the real answer for "how much does ruby-the-red-brick weigh?"
> 
> Anyone weighed their syncro-westie w/water etc on a front-rear scale?  
> What did the beast weigh?
> 
> I'm thinking that 1325 lbs@ 50PSI maybe isn't enough tire (Uniroyal Laredo).
> 
I'd say 1325 is probably not enough, based on the following:

My Westy (non-syncro) loaded with water & gear for 2 nights 
(~75-100lbs), two people (~275lbs), 2 cats (~18lbs), 1/2 tank gas, 
was 2050 kg = 4510lbs on a commercial scale. I seem to recall that a 
Vanagon weight dist. is about 58/42 % Rear/Front, which means the 
rear tires are carrying ~1300lbs each. 

This trip was a fairly average load; I've carried much more than this 
before.
Shawn & Janis Wright
'88 Westy (336k) '85 Jetta TD (361k)
VWnut@smus.bc.ca (swright@smus.bc.ca)
http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html