87southwind 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
87southwind Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 So no-one has ever used a tow dolly with a smart car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlennWest Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 And most any car on the market an hdt will destroy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big5er Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited June 28, 2017 by Big5er Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sehc Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 there has been a touchy bunch around here lately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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