I pull a 6'x14' single axle aluminum utility trailer with my stock 91 Syncro L all the time.
I carry quads, motorcycles, garden tractors.......firewood......building materials.....
I have added trailer brakes just to help the rig slow down with less wear on my van.
Works like a charm.
BTW: Old school David Marshall bush bumper with added mounting bolt just like SA hitch, my design.

df

----- Original Message ----
From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:13:59 AM
Subject: Re: Small gear trailer for vanagon- any ideas?

<Does anyone pull a small cargo trailer for your extra gear?    I am looking
for ideas on a getting a small (weather tight) trailer to put the extra gear
in and possilbly mount a rack on it for bikes.      I saw one today on the
highway behind an SUV but cant find much on google serches.    Light weight
would be the goal.>

The problem I've found is small trailer = big price. Wasn't it Mid America that was selling a small fiberglass trailer ( for the New Beetle) that was around $1,500.00 to $2,000.00? Ouch! I have the Tractor Supply 4 x 7 trailer, and my Westy ('84 w/2.1) tows it with no problem. Now, with my motorcycle on board, it becomes a bit of a challenge, especially on steep hills. The bike weighs approx. 500 lbs. U Haul right now has some cool looking small trailers for rent. Eventually they will probably sell those off, but when, who knows? And they'll probably be pretty well beat to death by that time and in need of a refurb.        Jeff