Front end protection for a towed Smart car

Esksider
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edited October 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Has anyone found a suitable cover for the front of a Smart car to protect it whilst being towed behind the motorhome?

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2016 #2

    Wouldn't fitting decent mud flaps to the MH do the job in a simpler fashion?  I can never recall seeing a toad with a nose bag on. 

  • Esksider
    Esksider Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited October 2016 #3

    Thank you. An obvious answer. Have seen many "nosebags" in the US but I had not been able to find a supplier over here. 

  • JVB66
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    edited October 2016 #4

    If you go on line ,and they are available in the US ,have one shipped over?

  • Esksider
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    edited October 2016 #5

    Have considered this but it is an expensive option.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2016 #6

    Thank you. An obvious answer. Have seen many "nosebags" in the US but I had not been able to find a supplier over here. 

    Which might be why we don't see them here. Seriously, I'd go for the mud flaps and save all the faff of fitting and removing the nose bag each trip. It's unlikely you'll be on many loose surfaces and most stuff that's kicked up will come from your own back
    wheels. 

  • ValDa
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    edited October 2016 #7

    You can buy Smart car covers on ebay (click for link). Wouldn't that do the trick, with perhaps a bit of extra strapping to stop it moving whilst being towed.

    There are other cheaper versions available too - from £19.95 - just search for Smart car cover.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited October 2016 #8

    We tow my Picanto on an A frame and it too gets the front end splattered in bad weather. OH fitted mudflaps to the van but to no avail, not long enough so he extended using rubber sheeting, still not 100% but not too bad now.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited October 2016 #9

    Depending on which towbar you have you can get something that looks like a grass skirt, which is reported to make a differrence.

  • EJB986
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    edited October 2016 #10

    Cling film stops dirt but not stones....although there are thicker/commercial ones availableSmile

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #11

    Undecided,I have a newish Smart 4/2 full cover ,made for my 'pure' model by Protec Covers.This does'nt fit my newer Smart so is up for
    grabs to anyone who desires one .

  • Apperley
    Apperley Forum Participant Posts: 254
    edited October 2016 #12

    I bought a car 'hoodie' from tow bars 4 tow cars, they sell a variety of covers, have a look at their website

  • peedee
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    edited October 2016 #13

    I have mud flaps fitted, it helps but it not the ideal solution to keeping the towed car clean in wet weather. It still gets dirty mainly on the off side as a result of passing vehicles. My solution, a bucket of water and a quick frontal washdown on arrival at site.or if really bad go to the local car wash.

    peedee

  • Esksider
    Esksider Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited October 2016 #14

    You actually wash your car down on a Caravan Club site using a bucket of water!!

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2016 #15

    I doubt it's a club site.

  • KjellNN
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    edited October 2016 #16

    As long as it is just water, there will be no objections

  • peedee
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    edited October 2016 #17

    You actually wash your car down on a Caravan Club site using a bucket of water!!

    Yes done it twice in the last 10 days, once on a Club site.

    Peedee

  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2016 #18

    Twice in ten days! Sounds like OCD to me.

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #19

    Wink, Incidentaly !! Any "Smart " owners in striking distance of Burgh Le Marsh' (near Skeggy) needing a service,try " PureSmart" ,ask for Paul.
    07815.849158. My last service (the reason for being in that area ) cost me only £120-00.

    For any early Xmas prezzys,his Lady retails & exports " Port Merrion" ware directly from the same location.Cool.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2016 #20

     .....

    For any early Xmas prezzys,his Lady retails & exports " Port Merrion" ware directly from the same location.Cool.

    Seems an odd thing to sell  .... they're miles away from each other! Undecided

    Be seein' ya Cool

  • triky auto
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    edited October 2016 #21

    Wink Ah !! But She does have the outlet !! .Her Father started the business from Port Merrion !!Surprised.

  • Esksider
    Esksider Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited October 2016 #22

    And I still haven't found a cover for my Smarty!!!!

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2016 #23

    Wink Ah !! But She does have the outlet !! .Her Father started the business from Port Merrion !!Surprised.

    I am not a number ...... Cool

  • Stewartwebr
    Stewartwebr Forum Participant Posts: 171
    edited October 2016 #24

    And I still haven't found a cover for my Smarty!!!!

    did you try Towbars to Towcars as one of the other members suggested?

    I was at there new fabulous premises a few months ago. They really have a great set up with showroom, electrical workshop, fab shop  etc and a huge rack full of car bras, so they should be able to sort you out.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2016 #25

     ..... and a huge rack full of car bras, so  ...

    Does anyone still buy these things? They used to be the in thing in the States 30 yrs ago

  • Stewartwebr
    Stewartwebr Forum Participant Posts: 171
    edited October 2016 #26

     ..... and a huge rack full of car bras, so  ...

    Does anyone still buy these things? They used to be the in thing in the States 30 yrs ago

    Great for protecting your car from stone chips when being towed behind your Motorhome and probably the most effective. I have tried large mud flaps, brush hanging down the back and now have a tow protector which is a screen which attaches to the under corner
    of the Motorhome and front corners of the tow car. It does work but not as good as a car bra. Unfortunately, not much demand for a car bra for a Mercedes SLK so it will have to do, but would prefer a bra if I could get one.

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