How much can the Smart pull?

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by babybenz

hook up a 20 foot boat and go

A 20 foot boat behind an eight foot car! Now THAT would be something to see!

[ketsair]

Originally Posted by mike-in-sa

My smart went to the lake this week. Pulled well at 65mph.

what kinda mileage did you get towing that???

[mrc59]

Originally Posted by marck

Find the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GWVR). This is the max total of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, fluids, options, etc. It is usually located on the door pillar. Sorry, I don't have my smart yet, and I couldn't find it in a search. You can never exceed this rating!

Now, subtract the Base Curb Weight (BCW) from the GVWR. The BCW for the smart is just over 1600 lb. Whatever is left over is the weight you can tow.

I'm not sure that's quite right. The GVWR is the max weight for the car. The GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the max weight for the car plus trailer. I have a Ford F-350 with a GVWR of 9999# and a GCWR of 25999# (These are magic numbers for CDL weights and the like).

My loaded truck must weigh less than 10000#. My truck plus trailer must weigh less than 26000#. Also, my loaded trailer by itself cannot weigh more than its GVWR. It's a 10000# trailer, so I must top out at 20000#.

I believe you only count gear, passengers, and the tongue weight against the car's GWVR. Otherwise I could only pull about 2000# (the truck weighs around 8000#). If there is no GCWR for the Smart, you may not be able to pull anything and stick with the manufacturer's recommendation.

You must also worry about breaks. Most smallish trailers don't have breaks. Larger ones have electric brakes. Whatever you can pull up a hill at speed you must be able to stop

Oh, and about the F-350? That's why I'm on the wait list.

[Cruising n Coasting]

Where do I get a hitch? I might sell my truck instead of my Smart if I can find a way to use it for Costco runs

[Little John]

U-Haul has hitches for the smart. Check their web site or your local dealer.

[Neonspinnazz]

A Smart that can tow, now I've heard everything!

Actually, I've seen a moped towing some cargo on a small trailer at the Six Flags I work at. Little engines pack a big punch!

But a boat? **falls on floor, passes out laughing**

[Neonspinnazz]

Originally Posted by mike-in-sa

My smart went to the lake this week. Pulled well at 65mph.

Well, I at least can't doubt its power!

[dink74]

You get much more than 700# and you may have an issue with the tail wagging the dog. Not a fun feeling when you are towing.

Dink

[BigWarpGuy]

Originally Posted by Little John

U-Haul has hitches for the smart. Check their web site or your local dealer.

Here is a U-Haul hitch for the Fortwo.
U-Haul Custom-Fitted Hitch Kit

This hitch will fit your vehicle: 2008 Smart Fortwo
$189.95
Improve the utility value of your vehicle. Go with U-Haul hitches, the finest and safest towing systems available.

• Self-installation instructions included.
• U-Haul hitches improve the utility and resale value of most vehicles.
• Includes $10 off coupon for optional professional installation.
• Exceeds SAE and V-5 standards
• Please be advised that some vehicle modification may be required for proper installation.

Hitch Installation Guide - Model 29132
Part number: 29132

You can't tow without these:


Hitch balls The hitch ball provides the connection point for your trailer, and comes in various sizes for different uses. Starting at: $8.95


Ball mounts The ball mount slides into your hitch receiver and holds the hitch ball that your trailer connects to. Choose the right one for your application. Starting at: $19.95

[SmartDigger]

Originally Posted by BigWarpGuy

Here is a U-Haul hitch for the Fortwo.
U-Haul Custom-Fitted Hitch Kit

This hitch will fit your vehicle: 2008 Smart Fortwo
$189.95

Improve the utility value of your vehicle. Go with U-Haul hitches, the finest and safest towing systems available.

• Self-installation instructions included.
• U-Haul hitches improve the utility and resale value of most vehicles.
• Includes $10 off coupon for optional professional installation.
• Exceeds SAE and V-5 standards
• Please be advised that some vehicle modification may be required for proper installation.

Hitch Installation Guide - Model 29132

Part number: 29132

You can't tow without these:


Hitch balls The hitch ball provides the connection point for your trailer, and comes in various sizes for different uses. Starting at: $8.95


Ball mounts The ball mount slides into your hitch receiver and holds the hitch ball that your trailer connects to. Choose the right one for your application. Starting at: $19.95

E-trailer have the same thing much cheeper