My Syncro tows very well.  IMO: The hitch is what determines how much your
van will be able to pull.  I use Fast Forward's Bush Bar rear bumper system
with 2" receiver.  Still the max. tongue weight is only 150lbs., but I have
at least doubled that.  Make sure that you wire in a modulator for the
lights and electric brakes on a horse trailer.  The whimpy headlight switch
in your van can barely handle keeping the hi beams lit.

dylan
----- Original Message -----
From: "developtrust" <developtrust@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:31 PM
Subject: Towing capacity of vanagon GL camper 2.1 Litre engine

> Does anyone know the maximum weight that can be towed behind a vanagon?
Can
> one haul a 2,000 pound load consisting of a small horse trailer with two
> horses? Specifically up hills like the grapevine in Central California?
> William
>