RICHARDBRANDNER Report post Posted January 13, 2016 I have been dolly towing a 2014 FWD Countryman Mini Cooper behind my 42ft Fleetwood Excursion. On my last 500 mile trip I discovered when I stopped to rest that the mini smelled really hot. Someone else commented earlier the car smelled hot. Previously pulled same car 3500 miles with no issues except was towing behind gas RV, 37Ft.No problems encountered. Not sure why car seems to be heating up. Per manual, able to pull mini with Acme Dolly. Any idea why I am heating up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Richard, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. You need to determine if the car or motorhome are the source of the smell. Towing behind a large motorhome WILL deposit tiny bits of rubber from the tires and a small amount of diesel soot on the toad's exhaust system. So, it is quite possible that the smell is "normal". Start by doing the "sniff test" on the Mini's exhaust system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 The question is, IS it hot? Have you investigated to see if it was hot? I would use a laser thermometer to check the rear brakes and hubs to see if it is hot. Always keep the vent in "recirculate" to keep odors out of the car. One more question, does it smell hot when it is on the dolly after being towed or after you take it off and drive it? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
