Recent content by SWNimz

Thanks Skyking.  Your right about patterns.  Most of the damage was down low across the front fenders and hood. The windshield did get some but nowhere near what the lower half of the car got.    Your right, the Smart car does sit low on the road.  Went to our body shop and he said that if we...

Thanks guys.  Going to get a full bra for the smart car next time I hit road repair like that it's unhook and put it in front of the moho.

Just had a not so nice experience towing for the first long trip my smart car.  Half way between Winnemucca and Boise they were repairing the road. Tar and gravel.  I kept a decent distance to the cars and trucks in front of me and did not seem to hear any rocks on the front of my 40' dp.  An...

Just a follow up.  Finally found an installer here in Northern California that has experience with Smart Cars. Has installed 15-20 bracket systems on Smart Cars so far. Looks like I will add to the number.  RoadMaster system brackets, Flacon 2 hitch system, electric and installation less than...

What I have pretty much gained from online research is that the magnetic attachable lights are pretty poorly manufactured. Small magnets and poor wiring. Sooo -  Yes I guess the right way is the way to go.  I have a couple friends with extensive electrical knowledge that could stand over my...

Gary, Diehard is correct. It's for the brake and turn signal lights.  Good idea about the magnetic lights  thanks!

I so agree, that is why I am trying to find a trustworthy and competent installer.  I reread the instructions last night and I was almost convinced to try it myself until I read the wiring instructions.  Look for this bundle, look for 4 brown wires cut them yeaaaa I don't think so.  I am not...

Wow Thanks Bago  I have looked at the instructions and was kinda wondering if it would be a diy project.  If all else fails I will pull it in the garage and go at it.

LOL  Sometimes.  I have paid way too much for less at Camping World but they do have everything in place.  In VA would you go to private RV service or car dealer?

Who would anyone recommend for installing a baseplate on a Smart Car. Would you use someone like Camping world?  or the Dealer?  Camping World had a package deal about a month ago with Blue Ox base plate and hitch. Please I have read all the comments about how small the car is and how some of...

Some of the polish manufactures make a detail spray that works great. I use one from P&S Products. Does not mess with your wax/polish and actually smells nice.  That and a micro fiber cloth keeps in clean between washes.  I have also used the do it yourself car wash a couple time after going...

We also have the SRX although a 2011. What was the cost (if it's not asking to much) of getting the SRX ready to tow? We have been going back and forth weather it is worth it to use this car or get a smaller smart car or something in that area to tow. 

Are there any steep grades that I should be aware of?

Forgot to add that this trip would be late summer early fall. 

I am thinking about a cruise from Tiburon to Boise to Seattle on 80 to Winnemucca, 95 to Meridan/Boise, 84 to Hermiston, 82 to Ellensburg, and then 90 to Seattle, and back south on 101 to Tiburon.  Anyone have any suggestions, Warning?  Have a 40' diesel pusher with no toad.  It does not appear...