Volks,
A trailerable sailboat of 3000lbs towing wieght looms in my future. This
rig has surge brakes. Just considering the Vanagon differential, and the
auto tranny and manual tranny (I have one of each), are our Vanagons
capable of pulling such a load for a distance?
I am aware of the rated 1500lbs towing capacity, I just wonder if more
HP is added, however done and not in this discussion, if the drive train
itself is capable of such towing wieghts.
I already have a bullet-proof Tim Smith 2" reciever hitch, and I would
feel comfortable pulling this boat around locally to launch it, but for
a long trip I wonder if it possible whatsoever to alter a Vanagon
(drivetrain and HP) to pull such a load??
Any and all input appreciated.

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