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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2013 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Edition
  • Yes, the parts listed below will also fit your 2013 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 521879-1A Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars part # 910021-00 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 For the...
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  • Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness for a 2022 Mini Countryman
  • Yes, we do carry a hitch for your 2022 Mini Countryman. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item # C11522. This custom, Mini Countryman trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. I have attached a picture of the Curt hitch installed so you can see the finished look. If you need a wiring harness I recommend the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation...
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  • Which Base Plates for 2009 Mini Cooper Are Compatible With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  • In order to use your Roadmaster Falcon towbar, you'll need to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 521878-1, which are a confirmed fit on the 2009 Mini Cooper. If you don't have a tow bar wiring/lighting solution for this vehicle yet, I recommend using the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights # C6304 , which are easy to install and can be reused if you end up switching dinghy vehicles at some point in the future. I've also linked all of our supplemental braking systems...
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  • Which Adapter Bar is Needed to Connect Brute Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates on 2010 Mini Cooper
  • My technical contact at Roadmaster confirmed that you can use their Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032 to mate the Roadmaster base plates on your 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible to your Ready Brute Towbar. I checked a piece in our warehouse and the included pins are 1/2-inch diameter. Just for reference I have linked you to a general article on flat towing.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Mini Cooper Behind an RV
  • I will be happy to help you get the parts needed to flat tow your 2015 Mini Cooper behind your motor home. The first thing you will need is base plates. For your 2015 Mini Cooper use # RM-521884-5 if it's a Base model or # RM-521882-5 if it's an S model. I have linked the install details for both of them. Next you will need a compatible tow bar. The tow bar I recommend the most is the Sterling, # RM-576. This tow bar does include another item you will need, safety cables. I have linked...
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  • Adapter Needed to Use Falcon 2 Tow Bar with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on a 2004 Mini Cooper
  • To use your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1303 on your 2004 Mini Cooper you simply need the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter # RM-031. A complete flat towing setup includes the base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you are missing any of these pieces please let me know and I can make some recommendations for you. Be sure to follow any specific...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Mini Cooper 4 Door Hardtop with Manual Transmission
  • Yes, the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1312 is the correct base plate kit you need for your 2019 Mini Cooper 4 door, hardtop, base model with a manual transmission. 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 Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7420 which is one of the easiest to use and most reliable tow bars available and it comes safety cables. For...
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  • Parts Needed For Pulling a Tear Drop Trailer With 7-Way Wiring With a 2022 Mini Countryman
  • Since you already have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11522 you will only need your ball mount and wiring/brake controller for the 7-way. Curt recommends using the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45521 with 1-7/8" Ball # A-80 or 2" Ball # A-82. For the wiring I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT be installed with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. The ModuLite # 119250KIT...
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  • Recommended EcoHitch Trailer Hitch for a 2022 Mini Cooper
  • The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH87FR you're looking at is not going to work with your 2022 Mini Cooper, however the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH78SR will. This hitch has a max weight capacity of 1,500 lbs, a max tongue weight of 225lbs, and has a completely hidden cross tube design to give your car that "from the factory" look. If you also need wiring, the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 will work great and will...
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  • Upgrading Tire Size and Suspension on a Homemade Hovercraft Trailer
  • The wheels that are currently on your tires are 3-3/4 inches wide, but the width of the actual tire (section width) will be greater. The section width of your 4.80/4.00-8 tires is 4.6 inches. Moving up to a 6 inch wide, 10 inch diameter wheel like the Kenda 205/65-10 Tire and Wheel Combo 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern, # AM3H460, will have a section width of 8.07 inches. This will bring the tire approximately 1-3/4 inches closer to the trailer frame leaving a 1-3/4 inch gap. This will be plenty...
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  • Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Mini Clubman
  • If your Mini Cooper Clubman has an automatic transmission, it cannot be flat towed. If it's a John Cooper Works edition, there isn't a base plate available. In either case, you would need to use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. If it has a manual transmission it can be flat towed with the addition of a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the height difference between the receiver on the motorhome...
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  • Parts Needed for Towing a 2013 Mini Cooper Behind a Motorhome
  • I do have some recommendations for flat towing your 2013 Mini Cooper, but please note that on page 257 of your owner's manual it states that you can flat tow your Mini if is has a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission then you need to use a tow dolly. A complete flat towing setup includes a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and a high-low adapter. I recommend going with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1307...
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  • High-Low Adapter That Is 8 Long And Has A 4 Rise/Drop
  • Yes we do, we have the: -Curt High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars # C59KR This high-low adapter features a 4" rise/drop, fits into a 2" x 2" trailer hitch, is 8" long, and has a maximum weight capacity of 7,500-lbs. If you're looking for a high low adapter that has 8" rise/drop, the only one we offer is the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars # RM-048-8.
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  • Recommended Tow Bar Compatible with Blue Ox Base Plates for 2005 Mini Cooper
  • To pair with your Blue Ox # BX1303 base plates I recommend using the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # e47ZR. This is a high quality non-binding tow bar at a great price point. The etrailer SD has telescoping and self aligning arms to allow for fast and easy hook up on any surface, so it's also easy to use.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Mini Cooper Behind a Motor Home
  • The Blue Ox base plates # BX1307 are indeed a fit for your 2011 Mini Cooper. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking, which you have mentioned. I have linked the installation instructions for you. For a compatible tow bar the most popular option is the Alpha, # BX7380. This tow bar also includes safety cables so you would not need to get additional cables if you choose this tow bar. For lighting, if you...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Mini Cooper with a Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  • The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that fits your 2006 Mini Cooper is a part # 521876-1 but from the picture you sent in it looks like you actually have the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1303 instead. If you are missing the pins then those can be found as part # BLU57XR on our site (this comes as a pair). You may want to make sure that the base plate kit itself doesn't need to be replaced though. The opening there looks a little rough so you may want to try sanding it and applying some Rustoleum....
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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 Solution to Carry Bikes on 2020 Mini Clubman
  • I have a solution for you to carry bikes on your 2020 Mini Clubman, but the Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH9058 requires a trailer hitch on the rear of your vehicle; I'm not aware of an aftermarket hitch that is available to fit on the 2020 Mini Clubman. For this reason, the only option to carry bikes on your Mini Clubman would be with a roof rack and roof rack mounted bike carrier. The correct roof rack system for your 2020 Mini Clubman will depend...
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  • Plug-In Tow Lights For A 2012 Mini Cooper
  • Instead of using the Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Light Set # 337TL257M, which will require a 4 way round connector, I recommend the more common Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK which will utilize a 4-flat trailer connector. If you do not have a 4-flat trailer connector, you can add one with # 119250KIT, which will plug directly into your vehicles factory wiring.
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  • Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Rack For A 2023 Mini Cooper Hardtop
  • When hauling your 2 mountain bikes around with your 2023 Mini Cooper Hardtop I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633. Using this trunk mount will let you carry up to 3 bikes on the back your vehicle. The rack has anti-sway cradles that will hold you bike frame at 3 points. This prevent sway and bike to bike contact, and absorb road shock and vibration with its premium TPE padding. The bikes can weigh up to 35 pounds when hauling. You will be limited to 90 pounds though when...
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