I like this thread! I tow a few things with my 03 Golf.
A 4x6 Utility Trailer, mostly for hauling trash to the landfill. No idea how much it weights, but it's pretty light.
And an Aliner Classic camper:
Side view hooked to the Golf:
From the front... doesn't look as silly from this angle...
Unloaded weight is advertised at 1430lbs, Dry Hitch Weight is 175lbs. I don't think this includes the weight of a full propane tank or the battery, and ours has trailer brakes and the off-road package (3000lbs axle and better tires/rims), the later adds either 35lbs or 113lbs, the documentation is a bit confusing on that. Guesstimate around ~1550lbs. I've got a hidden hitch and a proportional brake controller on the Golf. I have to thank NarfBLAST, as seeing the old popup being towed by his Golf at
post #35 gave me the courage to seriously investigate towing an Aliner with my Golf. It does very well. Might need some hight on the rear suspension perhaps, otherwise I'm very happy with the setup. See more on this in my thread
here.