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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2009 Smart Fortwo
  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 # 52285-1 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Battery Disconnect Switch - Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect item # RM-766 Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # BLU37TR High...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013-2015 Smart Fortwo
  To flat tow a Smart Fortwo you will need a few different parts, and that starts with a base plate kit. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52285-1 because it has brackets that are hidden away for a clean look and drawbars you can easily twist off. For a tow bar I recommend checking out the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576 because it is easy to connect to the base plates with its self-aligning design, its included safety cables, and long telescoping arms which make it easier to maneuver...
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• Will Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar Work on Roadmaster EZ Base Plates For Smart Fortwo
  Hi Keith, Yep, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52285-1 on your 2014 Smart Fortwo is 100% compatible with the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020. That said, the Tracker # RM-020 does require the use of the crossbar, as does any tow bar with those specific base plates. The arms on the base plates unfortunately don't have a way to use direct-connect tow bars.
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• Parts to Flat Tow 2012 Smart fortwo Behind Motorhome
  We can help you get set up for safely towing your 2012 Smart fortwo behind your motorhome. A number of items are needed and you can read up on all by referring to the flat towing overview article I linked for you. I also included additional helpful articles on several of these specific components which include a tow bar, safety cables, base plates, a wiring kit, a supplemental braking system and also a high/low hitch adapter. Starting with base plates for the fortwo, I suggest the Roadmaster...
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• Recommended Flat Tow System for a 2008 Smart ForTwo
  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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Smart Car Behind a Motor Home
  To flat tow your 2015 Smart car behind your motor home you will need base plates on the car, a compatible tow bar to connect the car to the RV, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates I recommend the Roadmaster EZ base plates # 52285-1. These base plates feature removable arms so that the base plates can't be seen when you are just driving the Smart car like normal. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520. It is a very popular tow bar and...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 Smart fortwo Passion
  The first thing you will want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual to determine the proper towing procedure of the vehicle. From the research I did, the car should be flat towable as is but you will still want to confirm by checking the owners manual. The Blue Ox base plate kit that fits your 2009 Smart fortwo does require trimming of spoiler, air dam, grill or plastic fascia on some models. There's a fair amount of mechanical aptitude needed for installation and I recommend having...
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• Which Base Plate Installs Easily on a 2013 Smart ForTwo, Blue Ox # BX1987 or Roadmaster # 52285-1
  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 significantly longer to complete the process.) The installation of this product requires removal of the front bumper fascia, some trimming of the bumper and air dam and some drilling. The Roadmaster # 52285-1, Base Plates for the 2013 Smart fortwo, according...
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• How To Use the Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar 5250 on a 2009 Smart ForTwo
  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 plate kit available for your ForTwo that will work with the Falcon Tow Bar. The EZ Base Plate Kit is a custom fit which means only minor modifications are required and it has removal arms for a clean look while not in tow which you can see...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Smart fortwo
  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 braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267,...
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• Can a 2014 Smart Fortwo Be Flat-Towed
  Yes, the 2014 Smart Fortwo is flat towable with all four wheels on the ground per the owner's manual. There were no specifications for auto/manual trans models. For future reference, this is where you can look in order to determine whether or not a vehicle can be flat-towed and the steps needed to do so. I have attached below the complete parts list needed to complete the task. Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit part # 52285-1 Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-522 Replacement...
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• Everything Needed for Towing a 2009 Smart ForTwo
  To tow the Smart ForTwo, you will need base plate kit # 52285-1. This will require a rather lengthy installation which requires removing the front fascia from the car. Also, a helper would be needed. It requires trimming of the fascia on some models. With this EZ2 kit, you will be able to remove the base plates when not towing so the brackets will be hardly noticeable. After you install this kit you will also need a tow bar to attach the towed vehicle to your pulling vehicle. If you are...
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• Towing a 2013 Smart fortwo Behind a Motorhome
  You can flat tow a 2013 Smart fortwo, but you cannot tow it using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. Your owners manual states that towing with the front axle raised may cause serious damage to the brake system. This is on page 202 of the online owners manual. You will need to flat tow it with all 4 wheels on the ground or tow it on a trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground. Your vehicle is 8.83 feet long by 5.08 feet wide with a weight of up to 1,852 lbs. You can use a utility trailer...
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• Can 2015 Smart ForTwo with Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed
  I did some checking and it looks like a 2015 Smart ForTwo with an automatic transmission can be flat towed. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 52285-1 that you referenced would be the correct base plate kit for you to use. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Smart fortwo
  Hey Michael, we can definitely help get you setup with everything you will need to flat tow your 2015 Smart fortwo but at this time we don't have a single part number that includes everything to make it super simple. We've talked about trying to come up with something like that but it just hasn't happened yet. So I'll list everything out you'll need as simply as possible and you can just hit add to cart from this page or click on the links to go to each page: Roadmaster Base Plate kit...
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• Recommended Flat Towing System for 2015 Smart Car Behind VW Winnebago Rialta Motorhome
  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...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe
  To be able to flat tow your 2013 Smart Fortwo you will need a handful of equipment. The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 52285-1 will work really well on your Fortwo. It features removable arms so when you are not towing you will still have that nice, clean look. The next thing we will need to look at is a tow bar, like the Sterling # RM-576 from Roadmaster, and wiring, like the Roadmaster # RM-15267. This will help your brake lights still work on your Fortwo while towing. Another thing you...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2008 Smart fortwo
  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 are listed below: Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If...
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• Spacing Between Arms of Roadmaster 52285-1 Base Plates on 2015 Smart ForTwo
  Once installed, the arms will be 28-1/2 inches apart, measured center to center as shown in the provided photo..
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• Adapter Needed To Use Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster EZ Base Plate
  Both Blue Ox and Roadmaster make an adapter that would allow you to use your Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster # 52285-1. The Blue Ox model is part # BX88178 and the Roadmaster model is RM-032. Either adapter would work just fine for you. You can see current pricing for either item by clicking on the provided links. I have also linked you to a few FAQ articles about flat towing that you might find helpful.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Smart fortwo
  First let's start with a base plate kit for your 2014 Smart forwo. For that you would want the part # 52285-1 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. The telescoping arms and the fact that it stores on the RV and not the vehicle make it one of the easiest to use. For safety cables you can use...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2015 Smart Fortwo
  The only compatible baseplate kit for a 2015 Smart Fortwo is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 52285-1 which would also be compatible with the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e44ZR that you referenced. I do want to note that this will not be compatible with electric drive models. To transfer your braking and turn signals through the vehicle you'll need the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7. The owner's manual...
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• Cross Bar Recommendation for a Sterling Tow Bar Flat Towing a 2011 Smart fortwo
  I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and he informed me that your Sterling Tow Bar came with a cross bar originally and that you will need a replacement. For that he recommended the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Cross Bar # 910021-00. The # 910021-00 comes with quick-disconnects that will make connecting and disconnecting from the Roadmaster Base Plate # 52285-1 easy. The quick disconnects basically slide into each other vertically and a pin goes through the top to prevent them from coming...
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• What Base Plate and Wiring Harness Do You Recommend for Flat-Towing a 2013 Smart fortwo?
  When choosing a base plate for your 2013 Smart fortwo, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1987 over the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52285-1 because you will not need to purchase an additional adapter when using the Blue Ox plate with your Blue Ox tow bar. Apart from not needing an adapter, the Blue Ox has a very straightforward installation with a bolt-on process. If you need safety chains with your setup, I recommend the Roadmaster 80" Coiled...
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