Smart Car...Smart Trailer

[rwj53]

Were you able to have a 2" ball hitch put on it? And was it a difficult addition?

[24-42]

Originally Posted by rwj53

Were you able to have a 2" ball hitch put on it? And was it a difficult addition?

No need for a 2" ball. 1 7/8" is more than the capacity.

I also have to add that I've been posting 2 things on this forum for almost 6 months and now with the preceeding posts, I feel completely vindicated.

1. trailer towing is practical
2Towing '4 down' is practical.

Now, I'm going for a Smart ride !


Donald LaFavor

[rwj53]

Who installed the trailer hitch? the trailer company. I have a small wave runner single trailer that I use to haul my snow blower on do you think the smarty can be rigged up to haul that around? Thanks

[SmartnGreen]

Not sure about everyone else, but the Little Guy dealer recommended a local place that is a Truck Accessory Store.

[deaconpark]

Originally Posted by SmartnGreen

Not sure about everyone else, but the Little Guy dealer recommended a local place that is a Truck Accessory Store.

smartngreen;
I was just in the Little Guy dealer here in Canton, Ohio today to check on trailers and I saw pics of your car and trailer. I am looking more at the travel mate (360 #) due to the car size and not using it for camping or anything. Just in case I need to pick up something bigger than my car. The dealer here also recommended a local place for hitch. What about the towhook sites on the back of the car. Couldn't something be done with that? Looking to enjoy all the car's abilities. Russ

[SmartnGreen]

to be frank, I don't know, although it would certainly seem so. I just asked the guy at the place I got my hitch at what would be the best way to get set up to haul the camper. Since you are looking at the Travelmate, the answer you get may be different. I know that is under 400 lbs, so you won't have any trouble at all...

Sorry I can't give you a more helpful answer than that. I did see "smart-IN" posted a few pics of some smaller trailers and they look like they all used the standard hitch...good luck and keep us all posted.

[Steff]

Hello,
here is another self - buidet trailer:

You can see all the pictures of buidling here:
http://www.arcor.de/palb/thumbs_publ...71553&pageNr=1

And if youre looking for a tow-bar for the old and new smart 4/2:
http://www.misterdotcom.info/smart/S...rkupplung.html

Greetings from Germany
Steff

PS.@ Kev: Da haste mich doch glatt vergessen ;)

[CruisingAZ]

That's a really neat trailer, reminds me of the old tear drops we had around here in the 50's

[smart-IN]

@ steff:
sorry - hab nur auf die schnelle bilder unserer (ehren)members gepostet... ;)

@ all:
i'm looking forward for your american pictures.

[SmartnGreen]

Deaconpark was talking about these...they are aerodynamic cargo trailers:

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