Your towing capacity is a combination of vehicle weight and stopping power. The Astro's can handle approx 2500 without question, up to 5K depending on models. Your owners manual has full info.
Pre-2003 Astro's have relatively weak braking systems for their weight. In 2003, bigger brakes and dynamic front-rear brake proportioning were added. Thus, your older astro cannot increase rear braking force when additional weight is transfered to the rear axle from your trailer. 2,100lbs without brakes is okay, but I wouldn't do it everyday. Anything over 4,000lbs with good brakes behind the astro will push the rear end around in an unfriendly manner under hard braking and during quick maneuvers.
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