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Everything Steve says, plus this... Posted by CrNiFe [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: max safe payload in wagon?, steve, Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:10:33 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
make sure the load is secure, using the cargo tracks, and lock or cable tie downs distributed to prevent a sudden forward shift of the three-linebackers into the back of your seat, should you undergo rapid deceleration.
If you can, use something to block the movement, without actually nailing it into the floor like the truckers do.
That weight is close to my maximum, running on holidays, including two adults, two kids, all our gear, some of which went into a Thule carrier. I measured it on a scale, each item, when I got back from the 2500 mile trip.
I created the inner wear pattern on the rear tires because of the toe and camber changes - and having paid strict attention to Steve's messages, I do tend to agree.
The MY99 Linear manual has weight ready for driving as 3450 to 3670 lbs, and gross vehicle weight of 4480 to 4600 lbs. Max axle load front is 2500 lbs, rear 2310, maximum roof load is 220 lbs. The Wagon supplement says 3490 to 3825 lbs, and gross vehicle weight of 4686 to 4796 lbs, with max axle load front is 2497 lbs, rear 2475 lbs.
The MY05 Arc manual has manual has weight ready for driving as 3460 to 3680 lbs, and gross vehicle weight of 4390 to 4710 lbs. Max axle load front is 2590 lbs, wagon rear 2480 lbs, maximum roof load is 220 lbs.
At GVW, the weight distribution should be 50%/50% front back split.
By the way, both my wagons have the pull-out deck, which is really handy for sitting when changing my boots. But it has a capacity of 250 lbs, and your load would break it right off.
Have a safe drive.
CrNiFe
Toronto
MY99, 9-5 SW 2.3lpt, 140000km, suspension changed at rear
MY05, 9-5 SW Arc, 2.3T, 46000km
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