Posted on 05/04/2020 15:35
I appreciate that automatic cars with a torque converter type gearbox are not suitable for towing behind a motorhome, except perhaps on a trailer. However I wondered if the same applied to DCT type gearboxes but not on a trailer? Simple question but probably a complicated answer?
David
Posted on 05/04/2020 16:09
Mercedes says that you shouldn't tow a Smart because it's automatic, however loads of them are towed up & down the country as they're an automated manual ie manual gearbox with auto controls. A DCT is a lot cleverer than the older Smarts (newest Smarts are also a DSG type auto) but as a DSG is also an automated manual I can see no reason why they couldn't be towed.
Posted on 05/04/2020 17:30
This might help. All hybrid vehicles use similar systems.
"A hybrid vehicle cannot be towed behind a motor home, as it will cause the battery to overcharge causing damage to the hybrid battery. This includes dingy towing as well as towing with two wheels off the ground."
Posted on 05/04/2020 18:30 by triky autoTowed my earlier 'Smart' 2007,back & forth to South of France many times No problem whatsoever mileage did'nt clock up either !!
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Posted on 05/04/2020 16:09 by EmilysDadMercedes says that you shouldn't tow a Smart because it's automatic, however loads of them are towed up & down the country as they're an automated manual ie manual gearbox with auto controls. A DCT is a lot cleverer than the older Smarts (newest Smarts are also a DSG type auto) but as a DSG is also an automated manual I can see no reason why they couldn't be towed.
Posted on 05/04/2020 20:42 by davetommoThat’s me totally confused
Posted on 05/04/2020 21:09
Mercedes cover their backside by saying the Smart is an automatic so therefore should/must not be towed. However in practice the Smart has a manual gearbox that has auto controls ie electrickery presses the clutch & changes gear.
A DCT is a dual clutch transmission ... DSG is also a dual clutch transmission and are both automated manual gearboxes with electrickery.
Posted on 05/04/2020 21:09 by EmilysDadMercedes cover their backside by saying the Smart is an automatic so therefore should/must not be towed. However in practice the Smart has a manual gearbox that has auto controls ie electrickery presses the clutch & changes gear.
A DCT is a dual clutch transmission ... DSG is also a dual clutch transmission and are both automated manual gearboxes with electrickery.
DavidKlyne
Motorhomer