Recommended Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack on a 2018 Mini Countryman
Question:
Looking for a trailer hitch for my 2018 Countryman so I can transport my bikes to the trail. What do you recommend?
asked by: Emma
Expert Reply:
The only trailer hitch that is currently available for your 2018 Mini Countryman is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11522 which is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. Even though it is the only fit at this time it is still a great trailer hitch that has a very clean look once installed due to the crossbeam being hidden behind the bumper (see attached photo).
Please note that since this is a Class I trailer hitch you are limited to a 2 bike rack and that per the Curt warranty a support strap like part # 18050 must be used for all non-trailer loads.
If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Kuat Beta # B202-114 because it has a lightweight aluminum construction (only weighs 12.6 lbs) which makes installation easier and does an excellent job resisting corrosion. This rack comes completely assembled and it uses an integrated anti-rattle knob to help take any movement out of the bike rack during travel. You can add locks to this rack with parts # HL1 and # e98891. If you end up wanting to use this with a 2" hitch receiver then you can also use the adapter # D101 which would then mean you need to use the lock # HL2.
Attached are the installation instructions for the Curt trailer hitch as well as a review video of the Kuat Beta for you to reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2"
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Shanks and Adapters
- Shank Adapter
- NV 2.0
- Sherpa
- Transfer
- Kuat
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 1-1/4" Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Bent Pin
- For Kuat Racks
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Kuat
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Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 2" Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Bent Pin
- For Kuat Racks
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Kuat
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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