Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Smart fortwo Behind Motorhome

Updated 12/07/2016 | Published 12/06/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$540.90

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(397)

$1499.95

Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

(451)

$712.24

Blue Ox 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord with 4-Way, Round Plugs

(31)

$73.80

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

(3186)

$100.94

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

(700)

$47.74

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

(331)

$40.45

Question:

I want to tow a 2008 smart passion behind my RV. I will need everything. Can you provide item numbers and pricing? Thank you.

asked by: Brandon S

Expert Reply:

We can help you get your 2008 Smart fortwo Passion ready with the parts needed for flat-towing behind your RV. Do be sure to check your owner's manual to confirm that your particular car can be safely flat towed, since some may require special preparation steps or have specific limitations.

The linked article details the components needed to flat tow a vehicle behind an RV. I also included articles specifically concerning braking systems and hitch adapters, both of which are required, along with the base plates, tow bar, safety cables and a wiring/lighting solution.

For base plates you can use the Blue Ox kit # BX1987 which will work well with their Alpha tow bar # BX7380. Since this tow bar includes safety cables you do not have to purchase those separately. For a wiring kit to operate the car's lights you can use Roadmaster diode kit # RM-154 along with wiring kit # BX8861 which will make for quick connection.

For a braking system I recommend the portable and wireless Blue Ox Patriot system # BLU37TR. You will also need 12V outlet kit # RM-9332 and relay kit # RM-88400.