I towed a 1982 diesel westy 1000 miles with a 1982 gas jetta (the timing
belt on the van broke).  Drove at 55 - 60 mph, slower on hills.  I don't
think it affected the car any.  Only concern would be saftey.  It didn't
seem all that more dangerous than towing anything else with the jetta
though.  Used a tow bar, all four wheels on the ground.

gary

mike and becky wrote:
>
> Anyone ever try towing a vanagon with a Jetta?  Besides obvious stress on the
> little Jetta tranny is this doable? Any thoughts?
>
> I just bot a 89 Jetta cheap and I am considering towing my 87 Vanagon cross
> country.
>
> Thanx
>
> Mike
>
> Mark McCulley wrote:
>
> > I've decided to purchase an 88 - 91 Jetta so that I won't have to commute to
> > work in my Westfalia. I'd appreciate any advice anyone may have on the
> > differences in these model years if any. Please reply privately.
> >
> > Mark McCulley
> > 87 syncro Westfalia
> > TRNSPTR