I contacted our representative at Roadmaster about the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 52285-1. He informed me that when the removable drawbars are attached, which is what will attach to your tow bar, it measures approximately 28-1/2 inches.
Yes, you will be able to attach your adjustable drawbar that is adjustable from 24 to 43 inches.
In addition to a tow bar, and a base plate kit, you will need safety cables, wiring or lighting, and a supplemental braking system to complete your... view full answer...
I've put together a photo for you showing the dimensions of the # e98975 etrailer Replacement Tow Bar Adapter Kit for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates.
I've also linked to a product description video for the adapter kit. view full answer...
Curt trailer hitch # C11020 will support a trailer weighing no more than 2,000 pounds and no more than 200 pounds tongue weight as long as the vehicle is rated to tow. You will need to consult the owners manual to determine if the vehicle can tow at all. If it can and its capacities are lower then you will go by the lower capacity.
A trailer is the safer way to go. A hitch mounted carrier and scooter on it will be far too heavy for this Class I trailer hitch. A trailer is easier on the... view full answer...
The upper hitch accessory hitch opening part # D210 that you referenced does have a 500 lb tongue weight capacity so it could carry a motorcycle rack and carrier as long as that figure was not exceeded. You should note that any cargo weight in the upper hitch opening basically counts twice since the use of anything in the upper hitch opening cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. view full answer...
Yes, it will. The Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar item # RM-501 is compatible with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item # 52285-1. This baseplate kit is confirmed to fit the 2008 Smart fortwo.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Smart fortwo are listed below:
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If... view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item # C11020 has a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. You would need to weigh both your mobile scooter and carrier to ensure you don't exceed this weight. You will have to check the owner's manual of your 2009 Smart fortwo to confirm your cars actual tongue weight. view full answer...
I went and pulled a Taskmaster Provider ST235/80R16 Trailer Tire w/ 16" White Mod Wheel # TA39VR from our warehouse to grab the dimension you asked for and it is 4 inches from the mounting flange of the wheel out to the furthest point out on the tire sidewall. view full answer...
We offer the Curt Trailer hitch part # C11020 that is a fit for your 2008 Smart fortwo and the recommended ball mount for it is the # C45014.
For a 2 inch ball you would want the part # A-82 or for a 1-7/8 inch ball you would want the part # A-80.
For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 18252. Be sure to check the owners manual of your vehicle for any towing restrictions as well. view full answer...
The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-52300-5 that you referenced weighs a total of 48 lbs. A typical tow bar like the Falcon 2 part # RM-520 weighs 61 lbs. view full answer...