towing limitation for a westy 82 deisel or gas is class one.  that puts
max tow at about  1500 lbs.
jimt
On Thursday, October 24, 2002, at 08:56 AM, G.M.Bulley wrote:

> I am considering replacing the trailer-sailboat I sold some years ago,
> and *may* pull same with our 1982 Vanagon.  We are looking at
> MacGregors/Ventures as this is what I had, and I love the design. We
> are
> looking at the 21, 22, 24, and 25 foot versions, mostly the 21 and 25,
> which are 1,800, and 2,900 lbs with trailer.
>
> What is the towing/braking capacity of the 1982 Vanagon (Westfalia)?
> Have any of you towed this type of boat before with your Vanagon? How
> did it fair?
> (For what it is worth, I typically pay someone with a truck/4wd to pull
> same up the ramp, so traction/clutching isn't an issue).
> Bringing your ideas to life,
> G. Matthew Bulley
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