towing a smart car

[malcolmkegel]

Does anyone tow a smart car with a 4x4 6.0 diesel EB?
Any advice or comments on the matter?
I'm considering a smart car and something to tow it with, any suggestions welcomed.
Thanks.

[Bbasso]

I'm sure it would feel like it's not even back there...
Our E350s diesels are rates for 10,000 lbs.
I've towed about 7,500 and hardly noticed it once at cruising speed.

[malcolmkegel]

Thanks! any suggestion on a good trailer?

[joefromsf]

Originally Posted by malcolmkegel

Thanks! any suggestion on a good trailer?

I'm pretty sure it will fit in the back of an EB.

[carringb]

I would highly recomend a small lightweight aluminum trailer, like a Polaris UTV tailer (or any brand similarly size). Being able to move the empty trailer with the car is really nice.

And yeah, you could just build a rack and park it sideways on the back of the van...

[malcolmkegel]

That is great! thanks for the replies!

[86Scotty]

Why not flat tow it? You'd have to research whether BlueOx or Roadmaster makes brackets and get that all set up but I routinely flat tow my cars and will never own another monstrous car trailer. Where are you going to park it when you're camping/etc?

I've flat towed a Jeep across the country with a 5.4 EB and only lost 1 mpg. You're diesel wouldn't even know it was there.

[Bbasso]

I would prefer flat towing but the downside is IF the towed vehicle has rolling problems... ugh.

[malcolmkegel]

Thanks Scotty I thought about it, but my concern is wear on the smartcar. I was hoping the trailer can be light enough to move around easily, perhaps that is not the case. You have a good point about what I will do with the trailer once parked. most of the time I guess leave it attached if there is room but otherwise I don't know yet. Thanks for all the comments!

[caideN]

How about a tow dolly? It's small enough and leaves your drive wheels off the ground.