FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions These questions are the most commonly asked, but if you have any others please contact us.
Why do I need a special trailer for my Smart? Standard trailers have the axle(s) centered on the trailer bed. Since the ForTwo has the engine mounted in the rear, the rear axle carries 55% of the weight of the vehicle. Thus, we mount the axle appropriately to carry the load. Besides, no one else in the US makes such a small car hauler!
Do I really need a trailer? Can't I use a towbar, or a dolly? Sure, but a towbar requires an expensive connection between the RV and car, and may have to be removed to drive the car.
What about a tow-dolly? A dolly just ties down the front wheels of the car and drags the rear. It is important to note that neither option lets the RV be backed up with the vehicle attached. You just can't do it.
Its such a small car, why don't you use 13" wheels like most small trailers do? We use 15" wheels with higher grade tires for better handling and safety.
Can I open both the doors when my car is on the trailer? Yes. If a spare tire is chosen as an option, it is mounted in front of the car on the trailer tongue. If a toolbox is chosen as an option in addition to the spare tire, the box is mounted on the tongue and the spare tire is mounted on the passenger side in front of the door. The door still opens.
Why don't you put a winch on the trailer? It is far easier to drive onto the trailer than it would be to winch the 1800 lb+ Smart up the ramp onto the trailer. And, we have welded a front wheel stop to the trailer bed. Just go slow and stop when you feel a "bump".
What is needed to secure the car on the trailer? Once you feel the "bump" above, the car will naturally roll back a bit if you take your foot off the gas. Just ease up to the bump again and when you feel it, put on the parking brake, put the car in Park, turn off the ignition and get out. Then you simply lay the tie-downs over the front tires and hook it into the lift-up u-bolt behind each tire. Finally, you tighten the straps with the built-in ratchet. It is all quite easy and very secure.
Were are the ramps stored? Inside the Smart Trailer! The ramps are easily slid out and back in as needed.
What kind of maintenance is needed for the Smart Trailer? All that is required is a simple 2-point lubrication every 6 months, or so, depending on use.

Frequently Asked Questions