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Expedition Leader
Since we are bashing Vanagons here - this is a really good link to review:
http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/load.html
Its a survey of VW camper owners and the weights of their rigs vs. the manufacturers GVWR. Also keep in mind that most of these are probably not really expo level rigs for extended travel but more weekend / festival campers without heavy bumpers and spare fuel tanks etc.
Just another good reason to consider something with a higher GVWR (like a sprinter which has a GVWR of around 9000 lbs) when you are planning on "full timing" it for a while with lots more stuff and possibly adding lots of people when shuttling.
http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/load.html
Its a survey of VW camper owners and the weights of their rigs vs. the manufacturers GVWR. Also keep in mind that most of these are probably not really expo level rigs for extended travel but more weekend / festival campers without heavy bumpers and spare fuel tanks etc.
Comments: This data is the result of "Actual Vehicle" weigh survey's taken on various VW Van Lists
Results:
- 33 Vehicles Total
- 62% were loaded to within 10% of capacity or more
- 24% were loaded over the spec limits
-Weight distribution shows 67% of vehicles have more weight on front axle than the rear axle.
Results:
- 33 Vehicles Total
- 62% were loaded to within 10% of capacity or more
- 24% were loaded over the spec limits
-Weight distribution shows 67% of vehicles have more weight on front axle than the rear axle.
Just another good reason to consider something with a higher GVWR (like a sprinter which has a GVWR of around 9000 lbs) when you are planning on "full timing" it for a while with lots more stuff and possibly adding lots of people when shuttling.