Towing a trailer?

[Ptero]

What kind of problems has anyone experienced towing a trailer?

No problems. Chicago to Los Angeles area.
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[Billc]

Here's mine. Nope could not upload it.

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by Billc

Here's mine. Nope could not upload it.

Here you go Bill. You were a hit at TOTD!

[BigWarpGuy]

I have seen those little trailers. They were usually towed behind a motorcycle. They are really neat.

[jmaxwell38930]

We've read lots of literature and really love the Timeout Camper. One campground we really like involves 70 miles of gravel and dirt roads across the desert, with a lot of sand for the last 8 miles or so. (Saline Valley on the west end of Death Valley Natl. Park)

My question is: Will the Smart Car pulling a trailer make it over this rough road, or is it likely to "bottom out" and get stuck. Will we just have to forget about Saline Valley until we get a larger vehicle? (Our other car is a 2006 Mustang V6, which I'm pretty sure doesn't do well on the dirt and sand.)

[donnyonee]

i would not do any dirt roads pulling my timeout with my smart. imo.

[Kermit]

It would pull fine on dirt roads, but depending on the road it will rattle the heck out of the light weight trailer.

FWIW, I have well over 1,000 miles of dirt roads on my smart.

[jmaxwell38930]

Donnyonee, that is a beautiful rig. Did you do the paint job yourself?

Regarding Bum-bling-B's comment about rattling, does your Timeout have a sturdy frame all the way around, covering the back end? Will it rattle badly and get beaten up on rough roads?

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

It would pull fine on dirt roads, but depending on the road it will rattle the heck out of the light weight trailer.

FWIW, I have well over 1,000 miles of dirt roads on my smart.

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

It would pull fine on dirt roads, but depending on the road it will rattle the heck out of the light weight trailer.

FWIW, I have well over 1,000 miles of dirt roads on my smart.

Well Yeah, But were they on the edge of Death Valley

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by jmaxwell38930

Donnyonee, that is a beautiful rig. Did you do the paint job yourself?

Regarding Bum-bling-B's comment about rattling, does your Timeout have a sturdy frame all the way around, covering the back end? Will it rattle badly and get beaten up on rough roads?

Not answering for donny but I do know a few towers here have a anti-rattle attachment on their receiver. You will get a huge about of noise from the receiver itself if you don't have one of those.

Just decided to do the math on how many dirt road miles on my car. I was astounded!! I have OVER 4,000 miles of dirt road on my smart!!!! Dead serious. That is a low estimate too!