Can the Trailer Hitch for a 2009 Smart fortwo Be Used to Tow a Trailer or Carry a Scooter
Question:
I was looking at a 2009 Smart Car to purchase. As I noticed an Hitch can be installed... This now become questionable because of the reason why I needed the Hitch. I am disable and use a scooter where as I have a Lift and small trailer to transport it. My question is will your Hitch and the 2009 Smart Car support both or either the lift or trailer?
asked by: Tony
Helpful Expert Reply:
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 hitch and more stable.
If you determine that you can tow the trailer then you will also need a ball mount # C45014, pin and clip, # PC2, and a properly sized ball. use # 19256 if the trailer requires a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. You will also need trailer wiring, # 18252, to power the lights on the trailer. I have linked videos showing typical installations of the hitch and wiring for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 9-5/8" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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