Expert Answers about Mini Cooper

• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Mini Countryman
• The first thing you need to flat tow your 2012 Mini Countryman is the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1308 and then a tow bar like the # BX7420 which is very easy to use since it has telescoping arms that release tension so you can unhook from the base plate as easy as possible. For lighting we have the Roadmaster diode wiring kit # RM-15247. The diode kit allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into...
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• What Size Hitch is Available for 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop
• For lighter duty vehicles like your 2015 Mini Cooper 4 door hardtop we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt # C11417 as the 2 inch hitch size is only available for heavier duty vehicles like trucks and SUVs.
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• Accessory On Mode For 2016 Mini Cooper And Battery Charge Line Kit
• Yes, it will drain the battery. Pressing the ignition button without first depressing the brake pedal will set the vehicles electrical system into accessory mode; same as in a keyed ignition vehicle turning the key forward but not to the point of engaging the starter motor. However, if needed, this is why we have the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-156-25. This kit allows up to 15 amps from your RV's battery to be used to maintain the charge of your towed car's...
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• Can a Roof Mount Cargo Bag be Used on a 2005 Mini Cooper S with No Roof Rack
• Since you do not have anywhere to run the rear strap from a cargo bag designed for naked roofs, I do reocmmend installing a roof rack and using either a bag or cargo box attached to the rack. The most economical rack for your 2005 Mini Cooper is a Yakima rack made of the following parts: CrossBars # INB117 Short roof adapter # INJK Custom Fit Kit # INK118 Feet # INSUT With this rack installed you could then use a cargo bag or box secured to the crossbars. Given the distance you are traveling,...
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• Trunk Bike Rack that Fits 2015 Mini Cooper S
• I have a solution but your vehicle is one of those super rare situations where a bike rack isn't available unfortunately from most manufacturers. Yakima does not have any such exclusions so I would recommend going with the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634. This high quality rack is confirmed to fit your 2015 Mini Cooper. Check out the review video for this rack that I attached also.
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• Base Plate Kit that Fits 2009 Mini Cooper S Hardtop
• Roadmaster has a base plate kit that fits the 2009 Mini Cooper S hard top models with the part # 521877-1. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation For 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop
• There is absolutely a trunk-mounted bike rack that fits your 2015 Mini Cooper hardtop, with the best option being from Yakima: - Yakima FullBack 2-Bike Rack # Y02634 There are a number of reasons the FullBack # Y02634 is the best, starting with its strong anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps which secure your bikes at three different points. This is important because it ensures your bikes don't make any contact with each other or your Mini. Another important factor which makes the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible with Blue Ox Tow Bar
• For the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521876-1 as a confirmed fit. For an adapter to allow a Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar to attach you need the part # RM-032. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector...
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• Needed Items to Flat Tow 2007 Mini Cooper
• For a 2007 Mini Cooper S Model, there is only one option, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521877-1. For a tow bar, I suggest the Roadmaster Falcon 2, # RM-520. This hitch-mounted tow bar has stainless steel, telescoping arms that automatically lock into place and its large hookup radius allows you to connect without the need to perfectly line up your vehicle; this makes connecting and disconnecting so much easier. You will need safety cables, I recommend the Roadmaster 80" Coiled...
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• Will EcoHitch Hitch Receiver # 306-X7290 Fit 2015 Mini Cooper with Mounted Spare Tire
• The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7290 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2015 Mini Cooper, as long as it has the single exhaust and it is not the S Series or John Cooper model. I spoke with my contact at EcoHitch and he did confirm that this hitch is compatible with those that have the spare tire mounted underneath and there will be no interference between it and the hitch. This custom-fit hitch features a hidden crosstube that installs behind the rear...
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• Hitch Extender for Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2006 Mini Cooper S R53
• For your application we have the 6" Brophy Extension # HES6 or the 10" Brophy Extension # HES0. These will move the hitch pin hole of the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11126 on your 2006 Mini Copper further out to make it easier to install your bike rack. I do recommend using an anti-rattle device like the Quiet Hitch # RM-061-125 to help reduce any play in the hitch receiver. You can then use a pin and clip # PC2 or a locking hitch pin # e98879 to secure and leave the extension installed on your...
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• What Do I Need To Flat Tow My 2005 Mini Cooper With Manual Transmission?
• For your 2005 Mini Cooper you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1303. The other kit is for newer model year Mini's. The removable arms will fit the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 that you saw. You will need to measure the height of your receiver on your pulling vehicle to determine if you will need a adapter to lower the tow bars. The arms will have a bracket height of 10-1/2" from the ground, and you want to have no more than 3" of vertical play with that for the bars to function...
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• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2012 Mini Cooper Carrying an Old Kayak
• The roof rack that you will want to use on your new 2012 Mini Cooper is the Rhino-Rack # RRRS721B. It has a great factory look to it. You can lay your old kayak directly on the roof rack, but I recommend using some sort of padding such as the Malone Foam Blocks, # MPG152, or an even better option would be a j-style carrier such as Swagman Contour J-Style Carrier, # S65148. The j-style carrier comes with straps, but the foam blocks do not. If you choose the foam blocks, then you also...
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• SBS DUO Braking System Replace Air Force One for Setup that No Longer Has Air Brakes on Motorhome
• You'd have to go with a new braking system altogether like the SBS Demco DUO part # SM99251 as there isn't a kit designed for replacing just the motorhome portion of your Air Force One and allows it to work with non-air brakes.
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• Bike Carrier Recommendations for a 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible
• I did some checking and there are trunk mounted bike racks available that will work on your 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible 4 passenger. I attached a link to a page that has all of these racks listed. I think the rack that is the most similar to the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack part # TH910XT that you referenced would be the Hollywood Racks Expedition part # HRF6-2. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes...
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• Recommended Thule Square Roof Rack Parts for a 2013 Mini Cooper
• I can absolutely help you find the parts you need for your 2013 Mini Cooper to be equipped with a roof rack. The recommended Thule SquareBars are 47 inches long for the 2013 Mini Cooper. If yours are different then you'll need new bars using part # TH712200. The Rapid Traverse feet you mentioned are part # TH480R and then the custom clamp kit for your Mini is part # THKIT1366. All of these will give you a complete roof rack on your Mini.
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• Brake Controller Install Port for 2018 Forest River FR3 Built on F-53 Chassis
• For your 2018 FR3 built on a Ford F-53 chassis there is a connection to install a brake controller located underneath the dash. I attached a picture for you to see where it's located. The correct install harness is # 3035-P. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the...
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• How Do I Determine What Wires On The Taillights Are the Correct Wires To Connect The Tekonsha ZCI?
• The best way to know for sure is by using a Test Light # PTW2992. You can disconnect the taillight harness on your 2012 Mini Cooper and use the test light to confirm the correct wires for your vehicle. Simply connect the alligator clip of the test light to a suitable ground. Then while having someone operate the signals and brakes you can determine which wire controls each function at the connector. Once you have identified all of your wires then you will be able to install the ZCI Circuit...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Mini Cooper S
• Single bike racks aren't super popular but you could get the 3 bike rack like the Hollywood Rack Express part # HRE3 and carry only one bike. It would be a great economical option for a bike rack on your 2006 Mini Cooper that is confirmed as a fit. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01...
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for 2005 Mini Cooper S with Panoramic Roof
• For your 2005 Mini Cooper S with the panoramic roof, I recommend the Thule roof rack. It is made of the following parts: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 47" Long - Qty 2 # TH711200 (or # TH711220 for black) Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4 # TH480R Fit Kit for Thule Traverse Roof Rack Feet - 1366 # THKIT1366 I've attached a photo that shows this roof rack installed on a similar Mini Cooper S with the panoramic roof.
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