Should we TOW a SMART CAR?! SMART FOR TWO - we take a test drive..

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  • Currently we still need a run around/support vehicle however our current one is terrible on fuel. But is a smart car the right choice?
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  • @PoshcatsCamping
    @PoshcatsCamping 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations, great little car to tow behind the van. We tow Ethel, our Skoda Citigo 900cc city car. It’s great for taking along with you for convenience and to get into those hard to get to places. Choose wisely with your towing kit and conversion. You will need an additional towing eye under the front bumper for the A Frame and ours has adapted hydraulic brakes which is activated by the van when towing. The conversion kit also includes headlight, and tail light adapters for when connected to the van. It’s a little complicated but a good A Frame supplier should be able to explain all this. So possibly a little more than 300 dollars ? A great decision, we love ours 😉👍🏻🚐 🚙 Trev

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Trev 😊🙏really appreciate the advice on the tow car set up , will definitely help me with my research 🚐😊

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Trev 😊🙏really appreciate the advice on the tow car set up , will definitely help me with my research 🚐🤩

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Trev 😊🙏really appreciate the advice on the tow car set up , will definitely help me with my research 🚐🤩

  • @TGIFunday
    @TGIFunday 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh wow! Awesome!! 🚗

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 🤗Bre ❤️

  • @Magnet.M.A.D
    @Magnet.M.A.D 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi guys. Great idea with the smart four-two. Lindsay’s dad did exactly what you are doing and it was such a great convenience to him he loved it. Plus to go into town meant he didn’t have to keep packing the van up if he wanted to nip out for a meal or to go to the store. And on top of that Tim we have to keep the girls happy don’t we lol. Thanks for sharing Dextor with us lol

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks guys 😊🙏yep it’s definitely saved us a heap of dollars in running costs already and is a definite head turner in the land of big rigs and enormous utes 😊🚗

  • @Sunnysa123
    @Sunnysa123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love love love a smart car sooo cute, best choice you make one day I will get me one❤❤❤enjoy your trips

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! 🤗 we love it 🚗

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My neighbour bought a smart car like this, same age for a local runaround. She filled up with fuel after buying it and used it most days for over a week and then took it back to the garage and asked them to fix the fuel gauge. They had to tell her that there was nothing wrong with it because it uses so little fuel. Way to go and cheaper to get around.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 😊🙏we can see why 😂it takes forever for the fuel gauge to go down 😊🚗

  • @ajisroadtrippin5505
    @ajisroadtrippin5505 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Smart choice! I've seen them towed here in Germany with front-end covers. I was thinking of getting a bicycle back in my commuting days, but I just stayed close to work. 😊🚚

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you AJ 😊🙏they’re such a good choice for towing but are a rare find in Australia the land of big rigs and massive pickups 🚗😊

  • @CrystalAdVANtures
    @CrystalAdVANtures 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Tim, Sandy and Pablo 😊👋🏻. I think the little car is perfect I love it ❤

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Crystal 😊🙏we love it ❤️🚗

  • @wanderinwilds
    @wanderinwilds 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh and you freaked me out with that swing scene 😱 😂xxx

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was freakier in real life 😮

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cute car!

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you deej 😊🙏

  • @alanshaffer6724
    @alanshaffer6724 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Tim and Sandy

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello Alan 😊👋

  • @MyMuddyMess
    @MyMuddyMess 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think that little smart car will fit in the back of my truck LOL Nice tow!

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Ann 😊🙏yes it would do lol 😂

  • @wanderinwilds
    @wanderinwilds 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi guys love the new edition so handy for a run around tow car and you can park them sideways as they are the same width as a normal car !! Bargain 🤩 xxx

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you guys 😊🙏yes we love how versatile it is 🚗❤️

  • @mikehogbin98
    @mikehogbin98 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi great buy guys well done

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Mike 😊🙏

  • @Disastrous.Affect
    @Disastrous.Affect 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I lived in Hot Springs, AR, there was someone that had one of those smart cars. They had a license plate bracket thing that made it look like a wind up toy, it looked like is was unwinding as it went down the road.🤣🤣🤣

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 😊🙏yes it does seem like it should come with pedals to make it move along 😂🚗

  • @Bartonsrving
    @Bartonsrving 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A town you see in horror movies😂. Wow I didn't know you could pull a smart car by hand. I'm surprised a smart car lasted 20 years. Yay you have a new used car. It seem perfect for what you need. Thank you for sharing have a good day.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 😊🙏well the smart car is made by Mercedes so they have the longevity 🚗😊

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey SandySka & TimTingles!

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Mr Scully 😊🙏

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well I was like nah at the start but by the end for what you need you converted me lol nice

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😊🙏we look very it’s versatility and its economy ❤️🚗

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope Pablo got some input into his new chariot. Lovely little car until it isn't LOL

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you David 😊🙏❤️Pablo fully approves 🐕✅

  • @HOPEbus
    @HOPEbus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lol Sandy u r so cute .... How happy r u with that "car" lol 🤗.
    My son said the roads where u live are small compared to here, so sounds like a good call on the tiny car.
    Hey Tim .... Terry wants to know when u were driving it did u feel like u were in a video game lol
    Right on guys 👍

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Vicky , the car is so cool and yes it’s like driving a go cart in super Mario kart 🚗😂😂

  • @TSGUNCUT
    @TSGUNCUT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hahahahahahahahahaha! I would see those little smart cars on the road and think how I could probably lift that thing! Lol. But it makes sense given what you need it for!

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Shaun 😊🙏would love to see you have a go at lifting one 💪🚗
      They’re light for a car at 700kg 😊