TOWING? How do you do this?

[smartlyle]

How do you tow this car? Does it have to be put on a Flatbed? What about the towing hook that comes with the car? How do you use it and where do you screw it in? Front Back?

[joelly3d]

I think it is supposed to be flat-bedded. Probably because of the wheel base and the weight, it may flip is you tried to do a traditional two wheel tow.

[hampyoung]

Check all the other threads in this same section.
It can be towed 4 wheels down, no problem.
It does NOT have to be flat bedded.
The weight distribution would actually make it better to tow, not worse.

[matuc]

Here is the answer I was given from Smart USA rep:

Dear smart Enthusiast, The US model of the 2008 smart fortwo can be flat-towed on all four wheels behind another vehicle, such as an RV. We are aware that the current owner's manual states that the smart fortwo cannot be flat-towed. This is referencing the European model's towing capabilities, which have been modified for the USA. We are in the process of correcting this information in all US owners' manuals. smart USA currently does not provide a tow bar accessory at our smart centers. However, any commercial RV retailer should be able to make or adapt an existing tow bar for the smart fortwo. The smart's bumper structure is already designed to accommodate a tow bar. We have a modification procedure to easily accommodate a tow bar to the front structure of the vehicle behind the bumper, and have already provided these instructions to all smart centers. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us via email or by phone at 1.800.smartusa. Thank you for your interest in smart USA. You will be hearing from us soon! Jason Dupree Customer Service

[Robbie51]

hey check this out.....

YouTube - A smart car being towed

YouTube - A smart car being towed

[dave104]

Actually the smart is pushing the RV