Recommended Flat Towing System for 2015 Smart Car Behind VW Winnebago Rialta Motorhome
Question:
Can my Smart Car be towable flat with the right equipment? I have a VW Winnebago 22 ft Rialta RV and A 2015 Smart Car gasoline powered with an manual/automatic transmission. Can it be flat towable?
asked by: Brenda
Expert Reply:
Your 2015 Smart ForTwo gasoline with 5 speed automated manual transmission can be flat towed. There are instructions in your owners manual that you will need to follow.
For your flat towing system, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52285-1 and then using the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. Then use safety cables # RM-643 which will coil to keep them from dragging.
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will utilize your factory wiring and protect it from overload. When towing, your owners manual requires disconnecting the battery, so to make things easier I recommend using the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766 which will allow you to disconnect with the flip of a switch. I also recommend adding charge line kit # RM-156-25 to maintain your Smart battery as you tow.
Next, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 for your braking which will only require adjustment at installation. After that, you will simply flip a switch to be ready to tow. This will require the brake pedal adapter kit # SM99602 because of the way your brake pedal is mounted.
Finally you will need a high-low adapter compatible with your Volkswagen Winnebago Rialta motorhome and your Smart car. I've attached an article to help you determine fit and have linked the page to your options.
This is a lot of information, so let me know if you have questions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Smart Car Brake Pedal Adapter for Demco Air Force One and Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Hardware
- Adapters
- Brackets
- Demco
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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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