Mike Finkbiner wrote:
>
> Volks -
>
> After all of the discussion about how heavy duty a T*** you need, I
> decided to weigh my Westy.
>
> Adjusted Front Axle           ~ 1825#
> Adjusted Rear Axle            ~ 1915#
>
> To figure full up weight, add
>         14 gallons  gas     ~ 85#
>         12 gallons  water   ~100#
>          4 people           ~600#
>
> Add camping gear            ~500#
>                      Added ~1285#
>
> Total                      ~5025#
>
> If you assume that ~900# of the additional weight goes on the rear
> axle, (not likely because ~300# of people are up front) that would
> bring the total rear axle weight to about 2800 lbs.
>
>
And you have to take into account that when cornering, much of the
weight is shifted to only one or perhaps two wheels.