SuiteSuccess Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 I know some model smart cars cannot be towed four down without damaging the transmission. My question then is if you are winching a smart onto the bed must the car remain running in neutral to prevent damage to the transmission or can the key be left on without the car running and placed in neutral? I have been doing the later for several years but reading a towing article for smarts got me thinking. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Winching ain't towing. 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...
HERO Maker Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Stop thinking Carl. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, HERO Maker said: Stop thinking Carl. What Rocky said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Lotta help you guys are. It keeps me young and good looking. Well maybe young or on second thought 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Can you sneak up behind a smart and yell "BOO!" and scare it onta the deck? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Did you mean "Wenching" as in chasing med-i-evil maidens??? Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I asked the same thing of the Service dept here as well as the Parts mngr who made my hitch. All said it would cause no problem. I do leave it running anyway to keep the power steering pump running. Its easier to turn the wheels when making adjustments to alignment of the car on the ramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, rdickinson said: I asked the same thing of the Service dept here as well as the Parts mngr who made my hitch. All said it would cause no problem. I do leave it running anyway to keep the power steering pump running. Its easier to turn the wheels when making adjustments to alignment of the car on the ramps. Thanks for a real answer ! 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Carl I think you may have gone 0 for 2. Young and good looking. have you looked in a mirror lately? LOL! See you the 12th. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 8 hours ago, JPL said: Carl I think you may have gone 0 for 2. Young and good looking. have you looked in a mirror lately? LOL! See you the 12th. Pat The Old Sailor Not you too, Pat. Joining the chorus line with the naysayers? I’m just going to have to get my teddy bear and go to my safe space because I’ve been triggered.😩 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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