Weight of a 182 Trekker/Thing

James SSP · Post by **James SSP** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:43 am

Hi,
Bit of a newbie here on STF. Just wondering if any of you guys know how much a thing/trekker (as their known over the other side of the pond) weighs? I have been offered a 74 type 182 and wondered what the comparison against a beetle would be. I currently have a 55 oval with bigish motor in and wondered if a trekker would be a fine contender for the treatment. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Regards James.

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:24 am

When I had my 1971 type 181 shipped from Germany to the states, they put down 955kg to 1395kg.

I'm assuming one was "dry weight verses loaded weight".

James SSP · Post by **James SSP** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:30 am

Cool, thanks for the swift reply!
So not much difference versus the beetle then.

Regards James

Towel Rail · Post by **Towel Rail** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:49 am

Shipping weight: 1984 lbs (902 kg)
Gross weight: 2954 lbs (1343 kg)

Per the lit: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit ... ge0008.jpg

It's a couple hundred pounds more than the Standard beetle, but about the same as a Super.

- Scott

James SSP · Post by **James SSP** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:52 am

Thanks for the info.

James