Recommended Flat Tow System for a 2008 Smart ForTwo

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Can I flat tow a Smart Car Fortwo behind my RV Motorhome? What equipment is needed to make it safely towable?

asked by: Sarah D

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You can absolutely flat tow a 2008 Smart ForTwo. 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 I recommend the Roadmaster safety cables # RM-643. You may want the tow bar cover # RM-055-3 to protect your tow bar when not being used.

For your tow bar wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will allow you to use your vehicle wiring while still protecting the electronics for a nice clean look. It will also give you the coiled connection and a 6-way trailer connector on the front of your vehicle. I also recommend the charge line kit # RM-156-25 to maintain your vehicle battery while towing.

I then recommend the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 along with stoplight switch # RM-751437. This will give you the same braking at your car when you hit the brake pedal as you receive in your motorhome.

Finally, you will need a high-low adapter compatible with your motorhome and vehicle. I've attached an article to help you with the measurements needed and then attached the link to your options to make it easy.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

In order to use a hitch-mounted bike rack like the Swagman Original #S64152-2 that you were looking at while towing a vehicle, you will just need to add the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-4. This adapter will slide into the 2 inch…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to make some suggestions for you! To flat tow your 2009 Smart Fortwo you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item #e44ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item…

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Answer 3

The Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs #RM-501 is a universal fit for any vehicle that is under 6,000 lbs curb weight and has Roadmaster EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic vehicle-specific base plates. The Roadmaster MX,…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you are looking for a set of base plates to use with a Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar 5250 on your 2009 Smart ForTwo. If that is the case then you will want to use the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit part #52285-1 because this is the only base…

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Answer 6

Blue Ox rates the installation difficulty for their 2013 Smart ForTwo base plates, part #BX1987, such that an experienced professional installer will typically need 4 hours to complete the install. (First-time installers will usually take…

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Answer 7

There very well might be different regulations for flat towing a vehicle in the UK when compared to the the USA. In the USA there will also be regulations for each state so you will need to check with the local authorities of the states you will be…

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Answer 8

The Hopkins #48955 taillight diode kit can indeed be used to drive the running /brake lights on your Captiva like a three function lamp, without using the amber bulb for a turn signal. See the diagram I provided, and I'll also send you a copy as…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Demco base plate kit, part #DM9518256 that you have is compatible with the Dominator Tow Bar part #DM9511008. There's nothing wrong with having more capacity than you need so this tow bar should work well for you. There are several other…

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Answer 10

I attached a picture that shows the height difference range that's acceptable for a tow bar. Basically it needs to be between 3 inches above or below level and you're good. The part #RM-077-4 that you referenced can do a 4 inch rise/drop. The…

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Answer 11

Yes, I do have an option for you to carry bikes with your flat-tow setup. However, since there is not a trailer hitch for your vehicle yet and you don't want to use a trunk mount or roof rack bike rack then you will have no other option but to…

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Answer 12

Let's start with a base plate kit for your 2012 Smart Fortwo. For that you want the part #52285-1 which is confirmed as a fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental…

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