At 08:44 PM 3/25/2012, David Clarkson wrote:
>  Does anyone out there know what the towing capacity is for a turbo
> zetec engine(I think about 180 BHP/ not sure of torque but probably
> slightly less) westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc
> brakes assuming suspension is in

The Vanagon in standard trim is rated to tow a 2,000 lb trailer with
brakes, 1300 lb without brakes, max tongue load 165 lb.

 From 1987 owner's manual, p. 130

Yours,
David