Re: GVW vs. curve weight? (no Audi content)

[adamnelson@juno.com]

That's pretty depressing for a "truck" as the GVW minus the curb wieght
equals the load capacity. 1000 pounds happens to be the load my 4000S can
carry also! The curb and GVW include fuel, oil and all fluids. 

 
On Thu, 5 Nov 1998 23:59:33 -0600 (CST) Virtual Bob
<h93young@creighton.edu> writes:
>>GVW is weight of vehicle and load vs. vehicle alone, usually dry (no 
>gas
>>etc.).
>
>Hmmm... How is the "load" defined? I got somewhat confused when 
>looking at
>the Mazda MPV minivan --  curve weight 4100lb, GVW 5100lb. Why the 
>big
>difference? I know for sure it doesn't carry 1000lb of gas.
>
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Adam Nelson '85 4000S, Blaupunkt cassette, Starbucks go cup, '69 Beetle,
1 piece
windows, hand held fan, '91 Vanagon, KYB Gas a Just, bug screens.
Columbus, Ohio
adamnelson@juno.com

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