Expert Answers about Mini Cooper

• 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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• Complete Flat Towing Set Up for a 2021 Mini Cooper 4 Door
• I would be happy to help you set your 2021 Mini Cooper 4 door up for flat towing. To start out with you're going to need a base plate kit. You will want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521884-5. This fits the convertible and hardtop - S models and the base model. The hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets. I have attached a picture below of what this base plate kit will look like with the arms removed. Next...
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• What Snow Tire Chains Are Available for a 205/55R17 Tire On A Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
• The Glacier # PW1034 cable chains are a fit for 205/55-17 tires and are Class-S compatible, which means they are ver low profile for vehicles with limited space in the tire well. When using snow tire chains you will always need to make sure you use a snow chain that is designed for your particular size tire. On your Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 you will want to check your owners manual or with the Mini dealer to see if snow tire chains can be used on your vehicle with run-flat tires...
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• Installing Safety Chains On Curt Trailer Hitch #11130 For 2007 Mini Cooper S
• There are 2 metal rings welded to the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11130, on each side of the receiver to attach safety chains. You will have to reach up behind the bumper fascia to connect the safety chains. For safety chains, we have 48 Inch Long Safety Chain, part # 2114-553-04. For quick links to attach the chains, we have the Safety Chain Quick Link, part # C82932. Instructions and a video installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11130 are linked.
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• Parts Needed For Flat Towing A 2014 Mini Cooper
• I can definitely help set you up with everything you will need. Before we get too deep into things, we recommend thoroughly reading your owners manual and confirming towability with the manufacturer before flat towing a Mini Cooper. That said, generally manual transmission models are fine to flat tow. You are also correct in that the front of the paceman and countryman will be the same. Lets start with the base plate and work our way from there. For your base plate I recommend the Roadmaster...
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• Why are There Two Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Fits for 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop Base Model
• So the reason there is two Blue Ox base plate kits that fit your 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop base model part # BX1312 and # BX1307 is because the 1307 was designed for the older vehicles whereas the 1312 was designed for newer vehicles but it ended up there is a bit of crossover in some models around your year of 2015 since some of the changes were rolling. So they had to come up with a new design for new models but in doing so they found out that there were some older models the new kit fit...
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• Will Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Work for Bike Rack on 2005 Mini Cooper S
• The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 80303 provides a 6" extension which is measured from the center of each hitch pin hole. I can't say whether or not this will allow you to mount your bike rack on said vehicle as there are just too many variables unfortunately. That said, all of the racks we offer list the required hitch pin hole depth for bumper clearance. The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack part # HLY94FR for example measures 9-1/4" from the center of the...
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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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• How To Use Demco Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
• I looked up to see what base plates you have on your 2017 Mini Cooper. You have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-521884-5. To use your Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar, # DM9511012-BX all you need to do is swap out the removable arms on your base plates with the Universal Tow Bar Adapter for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Baseplates, # RM62ZR. Swapping out the arms with these will actually allow you to use a Blue Ox, or Curt tow bar as well.
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• How Can I Combat Against Crosswind And Sway On My 2020 Thor Axis 24.1?
• In order to combat against wind on your 2020 Thor Axis 24.1 for better steering and stabilization, you'll want to invest into a rear anti-sway bar. Take a look at the: - Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-147, This anti-sway bar is actually confirmed to fit your motorhome, will do a great job of minimizing side-to-side movement to improve overall stability of your vehicle, and will diminish the effects of crosswinds, passing motorists, and shifting cargo. Included is a product...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S
• For a Roadmaster base plate kit that is compatible with your 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S and your Nighthawk tow bar part # RM-676 you'd want the Roadmaster EZ part # 521877-1. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, 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 that you will install on the front...
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• Does The EcoHitch # EH87FR Replace The Bumper Beam On A 2019 Mini Cooper
• Yes, crossbeam of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH87FR will replace the factory bumper beam on your 2019 Mini Cooper. This is pretty common with this style of trailer hitch since the whole idea is for it to be as hidden as possible so the manufacturer reinforces that beam enough to handle the impact of a collision like the factory beam would.
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• Can 2021 Mini Cooper Convertible Transport 50 lb E-Bike
• We have solutions that will allow you to carry your 50 lb e-bike but none of the trunk mounted bike racks are rated for carrying more than a 35 lbs bike. So you'd need to have a hitch installed on your 2021 Mini Cooper Convertible like the EcoHitch part # 306-X7290 and then you'd be able to install and use an e-bike rack like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202. I attached an install video for the hitch and a review video for the bike rack.
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• Recommended Bike Carrying Options for 2012 Mini Cooper Hardtop
• We do have several trunk mounted bike racks that are compatible with your Mini Cooper. You can see them by clicking the link I have provided. Of the available choices, I really like the Thule OutWay, part # T45JV for a 2 bike capacity or # TH56BV for a 3 bike capacity. Rather than the 6 strap and buckle fastening arrangement used by other racks, the OutWay uses only 2 rubber-coated straps making installing and removing the rack ridiculously simple. This rack also includes locks for the...
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• Will the Thule OutWay 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2011 Mini Cooper S Hard Top
• The Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, will fit the 2011 Mini Cooper S provided that there is a gap between the spoiler at the top of the vehicle and the body of the vehicle so the cables and latches can fit through. If any part of the rack makes contact with the spoiler you cannot use the rack. If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar # TH982XT for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included a...
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• Single Bike Rack that Can fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Hitch with Higher Weight Capacity.
• The RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Wheel Mount # RKY87RR that you referenced is a single bike rack with a 60 capacity that can fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches so it would work great for you. If you were in need of a hitch for your 2012 Mini Cooper we have the Curt # C11272 which would fit and work great. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
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