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  • Recommended Hitch and Three Bike Rack for my 2009 Mini Clubman?
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11387 is designed to fit your 2009 Mini Clubman it is the only hitch available and is a Class 1. This means it is only rated to carry a two bike rack. With that said the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack part # S64670 is a great rack that is very easy to use. Or the awesome Thule EasyFold XT 2 E-Bike Platform Rack part # TH903202 you checked out. There is a solution to use the roof to carry the extra bike or eliminate the hitch and rack and get...
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  • Recommended Wind Fairing for 2019 Mini Clubman with OEM Crossbars
  • For your 2019 Mini Clubman the OEM roof rack you will just want to go slightly smaller than the 42 inches you referenced for your fairing. I recommend the Yakima WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks - 40" Long # Y05017 which will work great with your crossbars. This fairing has a universal fit where other brands don't always fit OEM racks.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Mini Clubman
  • For your 2011 Mini Cooper the correct base plate kit is the part # 521880-1. This will work well with your Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set...
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  • Tire Chain Recommendation for a 2016 Mini Clubman with 225/40R18 Size Tires
  • I'd be happy to help! The only tire chains I recommend using for the 225/40R18 tires on your 2016 Mini Clubman are the Konig K-Summit Tire Chains # th02230k23 because they use a unique design that installs to your tire via the lug nut and then the chain only sits on the tread of your tire so you won't have any chain on the inner sidewall of your tires. The reason this is important, and the only reason I recommend this chain for your application, is because your owner's manual only calls...
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  • Carrying Surfboards on a 2017 Mini Clubman S Model
  • You have two options for the 2017 Mini Clubman S Model for roof mounted surfboard racks. The first option is a targeted, single purpose use rack. For this, I recommend the SeaSucker Surfboard Carrier, part # 298-BX1806. This innovative rack series uses vacuum cup mounts to secure a rack temporarily to the roof of your vehicle, and is able to support 1 surf board. It's not recommended to carry two surfboards on one of these carriers as it can cause the mount to fail. That being said,...
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  • Hitch Lock Recommendation for Use wit hFlint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier with Ramp part # FHG69ZR
  • For your Flint Hill Goods cargo carrier part # FHG69ZR you would want the part # 63232 which doubles as a hitch lock and anti-rattle device which will take unwanted movement out of the setup.
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  • How Does Stabilizer Strap 18050 Get Used with Curt Hitch on 2016 Mini Clubman
  • I attached a video that shows how the stabilizer strap part # 18050 gets used typically to when carrying a bike rack. There isn't a hard and fast rule on how much support the strap has to provide but you really just need to come up with the best way for your application and as long as it's "in use" you are fine.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Mini Cooper S
  • There are 5 items needed when flat-towing your Mini. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle, and a supplemental brake system. If your Mini is not the John Cooper model the base plates I recommend are part # BX1307. The tow bar I recommend is the Blue Ox Alpha, part # BX7380. The safety cables are included with the tow bar. For tow bar wiring I recommend part # BX8869. To connect the wiring to the motorhome we offer a couple options. You...
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  • Can 2013 Mini Clubman S with Manual Transmission be Flat Towed
  • I took a look at the online owner's manual for the 2013 Mini Clubman and it does state that the manual transmission model can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. I do recommend verifying this information in your copy of the owner's manual, as it's possible you have a different model. In order to flat tow your Mini Clubman behind your Tiffin Breeze RV, you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. For a base plate kit,...
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  • When Flat Towing a Vehicle Behind a Motorhome How Close to Level Should Tow Bar Be
  • When you're flat towing a vehicle, you want the tow bar to be within 3 inches plus or minus of level. If you're outside that range, you can use a High Low adapter to get you in range. Ideally, you'd be as close to level as possible, but as long as you're within 3 inches one way or the other, you should be fine. If you need a high-low adapter I've linked our selection. The most popular is part # RM-076 from Roadmaster. I've also linked an article to help you determine how much rise or...
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  • Roof Cargo Box Fit Recommendation for a 2012 Mini Clubman with Factory Crossbars
  • I have a great similar solution that I can recommend, but I checked with Inno and they do not have any cargo boxes that are confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Mini Clubman with factory crossbars. The Thule Pulse Medium part # TH614B is a very similar box that Thule does list as a fit that would work well for you. It also has a gloss black finish with two more cubic foot of storage space at 14 feet. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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  • How to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2016 Mini Clubman
  • Bike rack # TH9043PRO mounts in a trailer hitch receiver. That means you need to have a trailer hitch, like the Curt # C11524, installed on your 2016 Mini Clubman. However, this trailer hitch is a Class I hitch and Class I trailer hitches are limited to 2 bikes maximum. The issue is not the weight but how far that weight is from the trailer hitch. Three or more bikes puts weight too far from the receiver and it can damage the hitch and vehicle. You can carry 2 bikes using the above mentioned...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman
  • The trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11387. If you will be using this hitch for towing, I recommend the Curt ball mount # C45019 along with hitch ball # C40001 for 1-7/8 inch or # C40018 for 2 inch diameter. You will also need a pin and clip like # F-4. For wiring, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. This will protect...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2010 Mini Clubman
  • We do offer a light-duty Class I trailer hitch for your 2010 Mini Clubman, Curt hitch # C11387. This 1-1/4-inch hitch can be used with a 2-bike Class I hitch rack or other compatible Class I hitch-mount accessory such as a cargo carrier like # C18145 from Curt. This hitch includes the require installation hardware and I have linked a helpful article to assist your installation.
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  • Curt Hitch that Fits 2018 Mini Clubman S All4
  • We have a Curt hitch that fits your 2018 Mini Clubman S All4 with the part # C11524 as Curt has told us that it fits all models of the 18' Clubman. The # C12923 does not fit your Clubman.
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  • Recommended Towing System For 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
  • To tow your 2012 Mini Clubman if it is a manual transmission, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1307 along with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380. This system comes with the safety cables needed. I also recommend using the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 4 # BX88177 to secure your connection and deter theft. For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267...
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  • Hitch And Bike Carrier Recommendation For 2010 Mini Clubman
  • The first thing to consider when using a hitch-mounted bike carrier on your 2010 Mini Clubman, is the weight capacity of the vehicle. You can check the owners manual or with your dealership to find out what the tongue weight capacity is for your vehicle. We offer one hitch that is designed to fit your Clubman. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11387. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should...
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  • Where Does the Rear License Plate Go with Trailer Hitch # C11387 Installed on a 2009 Mini Clubman
  • With the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11387, installed on a Mini Clubman, the receiver tube is directly behind the license plate area on the back and you are left with 2 options for the license plate. You can bolt the plate to the back of the vehicle using the top holes in the plate and the bottom holes on the vehicle below the receiver opening. This is the method that Curt shows in the installation instructions which I have linked for you.
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  • Roof Rack and Cargo Box Recommendations for a 2013 Mini Clubman
  • If you just have the side rails that run front to back then you can use the Thule WingBars # TH711200 and the Evo raised rail feet # TH710401. If you prefer the WingBars in black use # TH711220 instead. You could then mount the Ascent cargo box. This box has been discontinued. You might be interested in one of the all new Thule boxes like the Pulse, # TH614. I checked with Thule and the Atlantis 1600 XT will not fit, but Yakima has numerous boxes that will if your Clubman has factory...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman With 7-Way
  • Since you already have the 7-way on your 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, you will only need the brake controller, and they are universal to all electric trailer brakes. For the brake controller my favorite option and the one I highly recommend is the Brake EVN # TK63VR. I love the I-Command because it is a great value due to its unique combination of quality and cost-effectiveness. The I-Command is going to give you smooth braking, is easy to use, and has a bright display that is simple to read...
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