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Does anyone know if the odometer on a Smart works when it is being towed i.e. The mileage covered increases!!!
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Does anyone know if the odometer on a Smart works when it is being towed i.e. The mileage covered increases!!!
The simple answer to that is NO, because everything on Smart is electronic i.e.no cables what so ever. The only electric circuits that are active with the ignition off are the Side Lights, Brake lights and Hazard warning lights. Brake lights are therefore active on over-run of the A-Frame so you dont need to extend the electrics on that circuit from the Motorhome, reason I added that, is on some vehicles it is possible to blow a fuse in the brake circuit due to conflicting power supplies.
Sorry if I answered more than asked, just giving you my experience of Smart towing of 8 years.
Brian
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This suggests that all we need to have connected via the trailer socket are the indicator circuits - where do I find them to take the feed from I wonder?
Have just bought a LHD Smart Cabrio to tow on a braked A frame behind a 20 ft Rapido Sprinter based MH.
I don't anticipate noticing it on the back, but was interested in your comment about live circuits when towing. This suggests that all we need to have connected via the trailer socket are the indicator circuits - where do I find them to take the feed from I wonder?
Any other advice? Rear view camera? "On tow" sign?
I will be fitting a full width mudflap on the M/H
Regards
David H:Confused:
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