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." |
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