If you take this as gospel, the Vanagon 2.1 doesn't have enough power
to tow itself. Let alone any thing else.

On Jun 23, 2004, at 4:12 PM, Robert Fisher wrote:

>     "The weight of the trailer is the most important factor. A good
> weight-to-horsepower ratio is about 35:1, 35 lbs. of Gross Combined
> Weight
> (GCW) for every horsepower your engine develops. Multiply the engine's
> rated
> horsepower by 35 and subtract the weight of the vehicle passengers and
> luggage. The number remaining is the approximate ideal maximum weight
> you
> should tow, although a numerically higher axle ratio can help
> compensate for
> heavier weight."