Smart piggy back on RV pic

[Faisal@PlazaMotors]

i just had a customer pick up his new Pure to use in his 38ft Toyhauler, this has got to be the best use of a smart car i've seen to date....

[Okiesmrt]

Originally Posted by TboneMan

For piece of mind, I think I'd run it over some Cat Scales the next time you're at a truck stop. Get a reading with the Smart on, and one with the Smart off.

That is the only way you're truly going to know you load situation.

(actually any RV owner should do this, but that's a different subject).

The hitch and RV are rated at towing 40,000 #s and 5000#s of tongue weight. I'd think an 1800# Smart is not a factor. Do you know what the weight distribution is supposed to be?

[TboneMan]

Originally Posted by Okiesmrt

The hitch and RV are rated at towing 40,000 #s and 5000#s of tongue weight. I'd think an 1800# Smart is not a factor. Do you know what the weight distribution is supposed to be?

No, I don't know what the optimal weight dist. should be. In any set up, the tires are the weakest link. Another thing to look at is the load capacity of the axles.

I hear RV'rs all the time saying "this is rated for that" and "I'm nowhere near my GCVW." I always ask "have you been over some scales?" Most would be surprised how close (or over) they are to the tow vehicles "legal" capacity. Granted you do have a commercial chassis.

I'm not criticizing you. I think that set up is great. It is also a good way to cheat toll roads that charge extra when you are towing (extra axles).

I guess I'm just a data head. I like to know things. If nothing else its good camp fire conversation.

[ssppxyz]

Originally Posted by Faisal@PlazaMotors

i just had a customer pick up his new Pure to use in his 38ft Toyhauler, this has got to be the best use of a smart car i've seen to date....

I carry mine in a 22' Toyhauler.

It's close, but fits and tows well.

[BigWarpGuy]

Originally Posted by Faisal@PlazaMotors

i just had a customer pick up his new Pure to use in his 38ft Toyhauler, this has got to be the best use of a smart car i've seen to date....

That is a really nice Smart car carrier.

[Okiesmrt]

UPDATE: I put 11 hours of drive time on this setup over the weekend. In Branson, Mo I was bombarded with onlookers while I unloaded. The Smart did great in the Ozark hills btw. After a couple days we headed back to OK for the U2 concert. OKs roads are terrible compared to MO and the carrier didn't move at all. U2 was hands down the best concert I've ever seen! Overall my fuel mileage in the RV was unchanged. Towing a trailer always costed 2 mpg. I saved $7 in tolls compared to towing a trailer. I'm a happy camper!

[mendo]

Originally Posted by Okiesmrt

UPDATE: I put 11 hours of drive time on this setup over the weekend. In Branson, Mo I was bombarded with onlookers while I unloaded. The Smart did great in the Ozark hills btw. After a couple days we headed back to OK for the U2 concert. OKs roads are terrible compared to MO and the carrier didn't move at all. U2 was hands down the best concert I've ever seen! Overall my fuel mileage in the RV was unchanged. Towing a trailer always costed 2 mpg. I saved $7 in tolls compared to towing a trailer. I'm a happy camper!

That is a real nice setup!! and you can back up too!!

Nice Work!!

[Kermit]

Well it sounds like you make a good choice Okie since you got some road time. I guess you literally are a Happy Camper.