Wrknrvr Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I am curious as to how many smart cars it would take to carry 1 ton of tools and parts. As I use a jeep yj for service work, people keep saying I should use a smart car. I am curious as to how many it would take to do this. Safe Travels,. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Too many! I seem to recall seeing 300 kg, including passenger(s), but don't quote me on that. This was for a 450 model, but I don't recall the newer models. Quote 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...
Parrformance Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I have used my Jeep TJ to move my Travel Trailer around in an especially tight CG, can't do that with a smart. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imurphy907 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 you carry 2,000 lbs of tools in your 2 door jeep? Is that a YJ? The curb weight is around 3,000 lbs. I don't see that thing having a GVW over 5k or it handling that weight very well. Quote 2016 Road Warrior 420 2001 Volvo VNL 660 Alaska Based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I don't know about weight but I know you can carry a new Splendide dryer in the back of a smart and close the hatch. Or a vari#200 dog crate and close the hatch. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Yes I carry about 2000 lbs of tools and parts in a yj. It has been smart weighed twice just to see its total weight. The one seen on the back of our Volvo. It has a Chevy 350 in it. A sm465 granny gear transmission. Michelin Xps rib 235/85r/16 tires. Air shocks on front and rear axles. Plus a few other modifications I have done to it. I will soon have traveled 200,000 miles in this capacity. It has over 300,000 miles on it. How many Smart would equal this jeep. Safe Travels, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Is there a gvw for a yj? just curious,. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Wrknrvr said: Is there a gvw for a yj? just curious,. Vern Along the lines of the old CJ 2A. Load it until it breaks, unload 2 lbs, drive away. YJ's were totally underappreciated Jeep models, given they bridged a lot of new technology introductions. Carb to fuel injection, electronic ignition, etc. Quote 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...
Wrknrvr Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Just do not tell Big Fiver I have this jeep. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 You know, I bought a big old KW to haul my tools and the thought of putting them in my smart never crossed my mind. I doubt that your YJ would even hold 20% of the tools in my shop, hell, I doubt that it would carry my air compressor. So the entire point of your post is what? Quote 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 If you ever saw Vern's "service truck", you'd understand. He's got a lot of stuff in a small package. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 7 hours ago, rickeieio said: If you ever saw Vern's "service truck", you'd understand. He's got a lot of stuff in a small package. I have and he do... Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 507# payload so guess that means four smarts to do 2000# or you could pull a trailer as long as max trailer weight is 727# and tongue weight is 66# you might only need three but you would also need three trailers! Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Only 507#? Holy smokes! We bust that number every time we get in it. Susan's gonna have to get a smaller purse....................🤔 Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 507lbs? Why that’s a full 16lbs more payload than my motorcycle... Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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