The very first thing (if you haven't done it already) is to re-check the
tranny fluid level.  A leak (low fluid) will cause it not to tighten the
bands and consequently, not move.  Sometimes, refilling will get it home.
I'm not a auto(tranny) expert, but smell the dipstick and try and determine
if it smells burnt.  If so, have a COMPETANT mechanic look at it as there is
more to it than just low fluid. You may have to have bands changed.
Hope this helps, and hope it isn't too bad
Mark

> borrowing the Vanagon to move some of her furniture and she stepped on the
> accelerator and the van didn't move!!!  Now the Vanagon sits on the side
of
> the road in a residential area.
> Other than getting it towed, is there anything I can try to do to get it
> back home?  Or is the easiest thing to do is get it towed.  At this point,
> my wife thinks I should just get it towed to a local VW mechanic and ask
if
> he wants to buy it!!!  In need of some advice.
>
> Vanagon full of woes
>