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  • Replacement Control Module for SCS/Frigette Coach Steps Model 202-3207
  • The correct replacement step control module for your SCS/Frigette Coach Steps Model 202-3207 is the Replacement Control Module for Lippert Electric Coach Step part # LC301702.
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  • Mounting Hardware for Older Yakima FatCat for OEM Roof Rack on a 2012 Mini Countryman
  • If you have the original hardware for the older version of the Yakima FatCat then it will fit directly with the OEM roof rack on your 2012 Mini Countryman. The part # Y8860081 that you referenced is for the Yakima round crossbars so if you are missing the mounting hardware then you need the Universal MightyMounts # Y03590 instead. These are compatible both with your older FatCat as well as the OEM roof rack on your Countryman.
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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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  • Does the Curt Hitch # C11522 Fit a 2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4?
  • Yes! The Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" # C11522 fits a 2020 Mini Countyman John Cooper Works ALL4.
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  • Troubleshooting Flat Tires When Towing Mini Cooper With 2011 Holiday Rambler
  • First, before flat towing your 2011 Mini Cooper, be sure the tires are filled to the recommended psi and in good condition. More importantly, be certain your steering column is not locked; if your tires are unable to turn they would wear out quickly. If you think your safety cables may be an issue, and yours are shorter than 7', an option would be the Blue Ox Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables # BX88197. Another thing you could do is add an anti-rattle device such as the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer...
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  • Trailer Hitch Wiring For 2023 Mini Cooper
  • We do not develop trailer hitches or trailer wiring, we just sell those parts, though I can tell you there is no hitch for a 2023 Mini Cooper (and would not have any way of knowing if there is a technical problem), and the only wiring harness for a '23 Mini Cooper is a universal fit, the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT.
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2013 Mini Cooper Towing Tear Trailer
  • I recommend the Prodigy P2 brake controller # 90885 for use with your 2013 Mini Cooper and your tear-drop trailer. This controller is easy to set up and use, and our customers rate it highly for its reliability. Installing the controller will require our # ETBC7 install kit along with a basic 4-pole harness # 119250KIT. I linked installation videos for both products, for your reference. The hitch we offer for your 2013 Mini Cooper is a light-duty Class I type, part # C11272, shown on the...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop
  • For a trunk mounted bike rack that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Mini Cooper that has a spoiler the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2-3 would be your best option. This rack is specifically designed to fit your body style of vehicle with spoiler and not touch it at all. Check out the review video I attached for this rack that shows how it installs. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in...
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  • Tow Dolly for 2016 Mini Clubman S With Low Ground Clearance
  • There won't be any problems towing your 2016 Mini Clubman S on a tow dolly, even with its low ground clearance at the rear. The vehicle's rear axle and wheels are very far back, so it isn't going to tilt downwards enough to cause issues over flat pavement, though over speed bumps, if it is raised up enough, it could of course hit the ground, and unfortunately there really isn't any way to overcome that type of obstacle. If you do choose to dolly tow, the best options by far are the Demco...
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  • Best Way To Carry 2" Receiver Accessories with 1-1/4" Receiver on 2004 Mini Cooper
  • I have a solution for you, but unfortunately because of the size of the 2004 Mini Cooper there is not a 2" hitch available for this vehicle; this is mostly down to the Class of the hitches that have 2" receivers not being rated for this vehicle. It sounds like you're just looking to carry some hitch mounted accessories with a 2" receiver shank, so as long as you're not going to be using this to tow anything you could use the Curt # C11126 which has a 1-1/4" receiver. Once you've got the...
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  • Will the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack Clear the Hatch On a 2020 Mini Countryman
  • I don't have direct confirmation of the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack part # TH598004 clearing the hatch on any one particular vehicle as there are just too many variables. That said, I looked up the factory roof rack on a 2020 Mini Countryman and compared this to the length of the carrier and you should be fine.
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  • Will Curt Hitch C11522 Interfere With The Rear Automatic Tailgate Feature?
  • One of my contacts at Curt Manufacturing advised me that, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Custom Item # C11522 is compatible with the automatic tailgate sensors on the 2018 Mini Countryman. This trailer hitch is perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction.. Please note: all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps # 18050. Failure...
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  • Trunk-Mounted 2 Bike Carrier For 2013 Mini Countryman
  • I recommend going with the Yakima Full Back 2 Bike - Trunk Mount # Y02634. This is made for vehicles with factory spoilers and is confirmed to fit your 2013 Mini Countryman. This allows you to safely transport 2 bikes and has a weight capacity of 35lbs per bike. Your vehicle's paint will be protected by the foam pads on the rack. This rack is made of sturdy steel construction with black coat finish that will be sure to prevent rust and corrosion. While this bike rack reduces the need...
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  • 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible and Bike Rack Options
  • We have a great option for you but the Thule Passage # TH910XT is not a confirmed fit for your convertible model 2006 Mini Cooper. Instead of a trunk mounted bike rack, I recommend a hitch mounted for your convertible. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11126 and the Saris Freedom Bike Rack # SA4412B. The Curt has a receiver opening of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" and is a Class I type hitch with a max tongue weight 200 lbs. The Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # SA4412B...
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  • Tire Chains for a 2013 Mini Cooper with 195/55-16 Tires
  • The old tire chain paradox: owners manual says no chains but in some places the law requires chains. It is related to Reno's Law which states that if chains are required by law then of course the vehicle owners manual says not to use chains. It happens a lot and I know exactly the type of chains you need. The good news is that all of the cables and chains for a 2013 Mini Cooper with 195/55-16 tires are Class S compatible which means they require very little clearance. I have linked the...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Mini Cooper
  • We do have the parts needed to flat tow a 2006 Mini Cooper, but you will want to start off by checking your owner's manual to make sure that your specific model and engine can be flat towed. If it can, then you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar lighting, supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. By base model I assume that you have a Hardtop model. If that is the case then you will want to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1303....
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for A 2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop With A Dual Center Exhaust
  • Yes we do! For your 2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop, I recommend the: -EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH67FR. This trailer hitch will provide a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" class II rating, with a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 2,000-lbs, and a maximum tongue weight capacity of 300-lbs. This hitch also will work with the center dual exhaust that you currently have as well.
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  • Recommended Roof Bike Rack for 2023 Mini Cooper S Coupe With Factory Roof Rack
  • For a roof bike rack for your 2023 Mini Cooper S Coupe I recommend the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack # TH598004. This is a frame-mount carrier that features an easy-to-load design. The padded clamp holds your bike by the downtube and also has a torque-limiting dial to prevent any damage to the frame. The bike rack fits 18" - 36" crossbar spreads so you will need to make sure that matches what you have on your vehicle. The minimum wheel diameter is 20" with a maximum diameter of 29"....
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  • Is the Short Roof Adater Required to Install a Thule Roof Rack on a 2005 Mini Cooper
  • On the Thule rack for your 2005 Mini Cooper the small roof adapter is not required and has even been discontinued. The Thule roof rack for your car consists of: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711200 Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit # THKIT1366 The spacing required is 27-1/2 inches on center. See the attached installation instructions.
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  • Availability of Base Plate Kit that Fits 2003 Mini Cooper
  • We have one base plate kit that fits your 2003 Mini Cooper, Blue Ox part # BX1303. The only problem is we don't have a way to connect this to a Demco tow bar. We have adapters that will allow it to fit Roadmaster tow bars but not Demco. If Roadmaster had made one for your vehicle they do have adapters for Demco but Blue Ox does not. So only solution we'd have would be the Blue Ox base plate kit and a Blue Ox Tow Bar like the # BX7380.
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