2005 Southwind Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just got a 2009 smart car fortwo and was wondering if it was possible to to it on a tow dolly? I have read on the forums about towing 4 down but nothing about towing with a tow dolly. Has anyone towed a smart car with a tow dolly? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Break out the tape measure. They're so narrow, a lot of "normal" car things won't work, like drive thru oil change bays. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 X2 on the oil change, I got turned down last year. Even had my own filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005 Southwind Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 So no-one has ever used a tow dolly with a smart car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 All the Smarts I've seen are flat towed behind Class A's and C's or they are on the back of an HDT. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Why are they called 'Smart' cars? To my mind they aren't the 'smartest' vehicle to drive on an interstate. An 18 wheeler would make quick work of one. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 And most any car on the market an hdt will destroy. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 13 hours ago, bruce t said: Why are they called 'Smart' cars? To my mind they aren't the 'smartest' vehicle to drive on an interstate. An 18 wheeler would make quick work of one. regards Wow, that really contributed to the conversation. What does your mind think of all the motorcycles on the road that a smart car "would make quick work of"? As Glenn pointed out most vehicles in the road are in trouble when going head to head with a truck-tractor. If course, Glenn and I have the best of both worlds. We both drive a smart AND a converted truck-tractor MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Try reading this http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f77/towing-four-wheels-down-3351/#/topics/3351 MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Sorry guys. I guess 'humour' is no longer allowed on the forum. I withdraw my comments and go and stand in the corner. Sheez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 there has been a touchy bunch around here lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 It wasn't humorous. Nothing in comment sounded funny. We can all joke and have fun about Smarts. I do with other's a lot. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 The smaller vehicle's/motorcycle's ability to maneouver to avoid, brake extremely quickly, etc is always ignored in the "head on with a truck" scenarios. In lotsa crash situations I would take being buckled into a tiny Indy car or Smart car vs a collapsing roof won ton deezil. Back to the thread: A nice little Smart sized tilt deck trailer would be my choice - it could be human powered with a little bit of engineering... Tow dollies seem like they would be a pain to back up? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 For the doubters: Our 2011 after a 3/4 frontal hit from a full size pickup that blew a red light at app 60 MPH. Passenger and I walked away with minor injuries caused by the seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Driver's door still opened and closed as normal! If you look closely you can see a tiny kink at the base of the A pillar - only frame damage! We replaced it with a 2013 with CityFlame package. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Thank you Dennis. Hard to argue with physical proof. The reality is that the smartfortwo is a very safe car. Is it the safest on the road? No, not by testing standards. But it is up there..... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Here's a link to that pic in case the impeded one gets blocked. http://s173.photobucket.com/user/dmnb/media/2011 smart Crash/IMG_1191.jpg.html Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 A long time ago Cadillac dealers in Texas had a commercial made about Volkswagens impacting Cadillacs. Volkswagen countered with an ad about Cadillac impacting Greyhound buses. It is all a matter of perspective. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 On 7/8/2017 at 7:11 PM, Dennis M said: Here's a link to that pic in case the impeded one gets blocked. http://s173.photobucket.com/user/dmnb/media/2011 smart Crash/IMG_1191.jpg.html Dennis, If you are running an ad blocker, they have now blocked access to their site unless you disable it when following a link. I will be moving my files from photobucket as soon as I can setup my own hosting server. Sucks that they decided to do this worldwide without any notice to the people that linked photos to web sites using THEIR preferred method. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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