· #1 Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) · Report post What a gas! A smartcar passed me on the highway with what looked like a single wheel trailer at the back. As i tried to speed up to get a closer look this guy flew off like he had a six pack in it. Has anyone seen this or was i hallucinating? Edited September 13, 2018 by Thio 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #2 Posted September 14, 2018 · Report post Must be GRP151 hauling his swivel trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #3 Posted September 14, 2018 · Report post 58 minutes ago, tolsen said: Must be GRP151 hauling his swivel trailer. Or one of his seven friends. 3 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #4 Posted September 19, 2018 · Report post I couldnt find any info on this site. Does anyone know where l can buy one for my smartcar? I saw something on a site for VW's and other cars but not Smartcars. Looks like it was originally made back in the 40's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #5 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post You would have to get one custom-made. A niche item for a niche car is not economically feasible for production. These have been been discussed here before. Do a search, and the threads should come up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #6 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post more like niche item for niche owner there is a reason they never caught on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #7 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post GRP151's thread about swivel trailers pros and cons: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #8 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post 26 minutes ago, tolsen said: GRP151's thread about swivel trailers pros and cons: It says i do not have permission to see this thread, why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #9 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post I don’t think his content is here anymore. He may be one of the reasons you cannot edit your posts after an hour or so. Nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #10 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post That interesting thread is both locked and hidden so we need a moderator to un hide the thread so you all become enlightened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #11 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post Did you see one like this? 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #12 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post They are cheap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #13 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post Probably the tube alone would cost that much now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #14 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post 40 minutes ago, tolsen said: They are cheap: I'll take two! Amazing idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #15 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post 47 minutes ago, tolsen said: Did you see one like this? Hard to say, he flew by so quickly. The car was red color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #16 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post i would have slowed and let him pass too maybe even stop for lunch to let him get farther down the road and away from me 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #17 Posted September 20, 2018 · Report post 17 minutes ago, LooseLugNuts said: i would have slowed and let him pass too maybe even stop for lunch to let him get farther down the road and away from me Hmmmm.....I'll stick with a solidly built unit, of the modern kind thank you...lol. Just doesn't look safe to me, but it probably is....you never know...?...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #18 Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) · Report post im sure someone may have made a safe one...but i havent seen one yet with tires/bearings/attachment points/swivel or suspension that i would trust at highway speeds most of them look like roof luggage racks with wheel barrow tires...attached to those flimsy little tow hook points designed for temporary straight horizontal pulling forces Edited September 21, 2018 by LooseLugNuts schpelling 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #19 Posted September 21, 2018 · Report post Swivel wheel trailers are dangerous because they alter a car's handling. Center of gravity is moved towards the rear and will vary with load. End result is the car will oversteer so you can easily loose your tail on windy and slippery roads. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #20 Posted September 21, 2018 · Report post 6 hours ago, Willys said: It says i do not have permission to see this thread, why? The person who started that thread registered 6 different names to the club. There were many many complaints about his posts and comments. Thus be was banned and his content locked and hidden. Not a very credible person. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #21 Posted October 3, 2018 · Report post Found the details of how to make this trailer and lm going to have one made. Spoke to a few guys at a car hop and l couldnt believe how many positive comments were made. I was even surprised of the how many of these were made.. Most of the guys were commenting on how ideal it is for a small car with little to no rear storage space. I have to move a fridge to my mother in laws next month.Hopefully it will be finished by then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #22 Posted October 8, 2018 · Report post No way would I move something as big or as heavy as a fridge using a smart and a single-wheel “trailer”. Please rent a van van or a pickup truck, for your own safety, and the safety of everyone else on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #23 Posted October 8, 2018 · Report post easier to make a roof rack and stick the fridge on the roof...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #24 Posted October 8, 2018 · Report post I transported a large fridge with rear hatch open and fridge sticking out. This fridge would not fit other cars but no problem for the Smart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #25 Posted October 8, 2018 · Report post I also regularly carry an 9 m ladder in my Smart car. Only local moves around the village. No problem when you own a Cabrio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
