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Tow Smart Vehicle Under Tow Signs
Help other drivers see the car you are flat-towing with a sign made to fit, last, and pack away easily.
Towing a small car behind a motorhome beats using the rig as a shopping trolley, but only if other road users notice the towed vehicle. I've been making Tow Smart signs for Australian motorhomers since 2015. It started with one sign for a fellow motorhome owner who could not find one that measured up.
Made to Be Seen
A Vehicle Under Tow sign has one important job: make it immediately clear to approaching drivers that the vehicle ahead is being towed.
Tow Smart signs use large, high-contrast lettering so approaching drivers can recognise the message from behind, which is the whole point of the sign. It stays practical to fit, remove, fold and store.
The result is a highly visible sign designed specifically for Australian motorhome and A-frame towing.
Towing requirements can vary between states and territories. Before travelling, it is always sensible to check the latest advice from the relevant transport authority.
For Grey Nomads and Motorhomers
Vehicle under tow signs are for travellers who want something readable, simple to use, and easy to store when not towing, rather than a rigid board that lives in the boot forever.
Motorhomers often come to me after struggling with small interior signs that are hard to read at distance, especially behind tinted glass. Tow Smart sits on the outside of the rear window, so other drivers can read it even when the glass is tinted.
- Motorhome owners flat-towing a hatch or small 4WD
- Travellers replacing faded or damaged Tow Smart signs
- Vitara, Swift, Ignis, Getz, Jimny, and other common Australian towed vehicles. Tell me if yours is not listed
- Motorhomers who want a straight answer on Universal versus Vitara, Regular versus Speed Limit
Tow Smart Signs
Universal Vehicle Under Tow Sign
Fits many popular flat-towed hatches and small 4WDs. Choose Regular ($97 including GST) or Speed Limit ($127 including GST).
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Vitara Vehicle Under Tow Sign
Layout for Suzuki Vitara flat-tow setups. Choose Regular ($97 including GST) or Speed Limit ($127 including GST).
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Tow Smart Beside Typical Cheap or Improvised Signs
A practical comparison of how Tow Smart is made and used, next to typical cheap or improvised signs.
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| Compare | Tow Smart | Typical Cheap or Improvised Signs |
|---|---|---|
| Folding | Woven polyester, made to fold when you are not towing. | Often a rigid board that does not fold. |
| Storage | Designed to pack down for glove-box storage. | Rigid boards often live in the boot for the rest of the trip. |
| Attachment | Tow Smart sits snugly on the outside of your rear window. Vinyl-reinforced metal eyelets in each corner so you can use cord or bungee (between the eyelets) for easy installation. | Interior dash signs, magnets, clips, suction cups, or screws are common alternatives. |
| Weather | Woven polyester, fade resistant, made to live outdoors on the back of a towed vehicle. | Quality varies. A low price is not a specification. |
| Visibility | An external, readable sign on the towed vehicle. Interior dash signs are often hard to read through tinted rear glass. | Small interior signs behind tint, or faded stick-on lettering, are a common reason people look for something clearer. |
| Vehicle Fit | Universal layout for many small hatches and 4WDs, plus a Vitara-specific layout. Measure rear window or door width if you are unsure. | Often one-size or improvised, so fit is a gamble on your towed vehicle. |
| Included Messages | Stock layouts are Regular (Vehicle Under Tow) and Speed Limit (90 km/h). Both sizes are available in those two layouts. Custom is a quote for odd sizes or designs not covered by Universal, Vitara, Regular, and Speed Limit. | Varies. Some only show one short message; some show none that other drivers can read in time. |
| Price (Market Context) | The Regular sign is $97, the Speed Limit sign is $127, both include GST. Standard Australia Post is free; Express Post is $9.90 extra at checkout. I am happy to quote on any custom sizes or designs. | Basic magnet, sticker, or generic signs are often advertised around $15–$50. Some rigid branded boards are advertised around $169. |
Choosing the Right Tow Smart Sign
Most towed vehicles are covered by one of two sizes: Universal or Vitara.
Both sizes are available in two layouts:
- Regular — $97 including GST
- Speed Limit — $127 including GST
Regular or Speed Limit?
Regular is the Vehicle Under Tow layout. Speed Limit is the same sign with the 90 km/h speed display included on it.
Prices include GST. Standard Australia Post is free; Express Post is $9.90 extra at checkout. 12-month unconditional replacement guarantee.
Not Sure Which One Fits?
Simply tell me the make and model of your towed vehicle. If possible, also send me a photograph of the rear and the width of its window or door.
I can usually confirm the correct size and layout from that information.
If neither stock size suits your vehicle, I can quote on a custom-made sign.
Travelling Soon?
Let me know when you need your sign. Standard Australia Post is free; Express Post is $9.90 extra at checkout. I have previously sent signs to post offices along a customer’s travel route.
Twelve Month UNCONDITIONAL Replacement Guarantee
It doesn’t matter if you lose it, the dog eats it or it gets struck by lightning and vaporised, whatever….
Your Tow Smart Sign will be replaced for you absolutely FREE.
It will be in the post for you and sent to any Australian address you specify, free of charge, so you can get back on your way again as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a Tow Smart sign on this website?
- Yes. Open the Universal or Vitara size page and choose Buy Regular or Buy Speed Limit. Stripe Checkout takes the card. Prices include GST. Standard Australia Post is free; Express Post is $9.90 extra at checkout. Custom sizes stay an enquiry.
Universal or Vitara: which sign do I need?
- Vitara owners should choose the Vitara-specific sign. If you tow a small hatch or 4WD, the Universal sign is for you. If you are unsure, text or call me on 0415 105 532.
What is the Speed Limit layout?
- Speed Limit is the Regular sign with a 90 km/h speed display included on the same piece of fabric, $127 including GST. It is a stock option, not a custom order, and it is not a legal-compliance statement. Custom remains a quote for odd sizes and designs not covered by Universal/Vitara and Regular/Speed Limit.
What are the signs made from?
- Woven polyester with stitched hems and vinyl-reinforced metal eyelets. They are made to be tough, fade resistant, and fold for glove-box storage.
Do towing requirements vary between states?
- Towing requirements can vary between states and territories. Before travelling, it is always sensible to check the latest advice from the relevant transport authority. The visibility guide links to official government starting points.
Is there a guarantee?
- Yes. Tow Smart signs come with a twelve-month unconditional replacement guarantee. It doesn’t matter if you lose it, the dog eats it, or it gets struck by lightning and vaporised — whatever. Your sign will be replaced absolutely free and posted to any Australian address you specify, so you can be on your way again ASAP. That sits alongside your Australian Consumer Law rights, which cannot be excluded.
Heading off Soon?
Send your towed vehicle details now. I can confirm the right Tow Smart sign before you leave, including delivery to a mail point on your route where practical.