Please refer to your vehicle specific owners manual for flat towing information, ensure your vehicle can actually be flat towed without damage to the transmission; I understand that some Mini Coopers with automatic transmissions can not.
Since you already have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-522. I suggest the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 521877-1.
For a lighting kit you can go with an easy and inexpensive magnetic kit such as, # TL21RK. Or the Custer Wireless LED... view full answer...
When we installed the Curt Hitch part # C11130 on a similar 2009 Mini Cooper as your 2010 model we found that from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the bumper measures 4-12 inches.
When folded down the Thule T2 would have no problem clearing the bumper. It would be pretty close, but I don't think it would clear folded up though. view full answer...
Stromberg Carlson offers a spare tire carrier that is compatible with a 4-1/4 inch square bumper, part # TR-2. According to my Stromberg Carlson rep, the carrier is compatible with a 5 lug 4-1/2 inch bolt circle. view full answer...
I looked up underhood pictures of your 2018 Mini Cooper and space does look really tight but if you'd be willing to modify some of the appearance panels under there I am sure you could get the main housing of the # DM86VR to fit. A good portion of those plastic covers are just to cover things like what's right above the engine. We don't have any specific install pictures or videos.
For a braking solution that instead sits in the floor boards a Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR might be a simpler... view full answer...
Yes we have the Inno Square Bar Roof Rack part numbers # INB117, # INSUT, # INJK, and # INK118 that fits your 2005 Mini Cooper which would work great with a surfboard carrier like the Inno Board Locker # INA744. view full answer...
You'll need a few things to flat tow your 2018 Mini Cooper with a manual transmission but the first thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1312. This attaches to the frame of your vehicle and gives you an attachment point for a tow bar. The Blue Ox part # BX7380 would then be a great solution for a tow bar as it is very easy to use. The non-binding arms make it very easy to connect and disconnect.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we... view full answer...
To flat tow your 2003 Mini Cooper with your Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522, I suggest the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit with removable arms, # 521876-1. The Roadmaster's EZ Twistlock series brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. These brackets install on your Mini Cooper's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.
You will also need safety cables, I recommend straight cables # RM-645.
You will also need a lighting solution, one of the... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
I have exactly what you are needing for your 2013 Mini Cooper towing setup.
Starting off with the tow bar; Blue Ox has their Alpha tow bar # BX7380 which is what I recommend using. It is very easy to maneuver and it comes with the safety cables for added security when driving down the road.
Next you will want your base plates. Blue Ox has their Mini Cooper Base Plate Kit # BX1307 which works really well with the Alpha tow bar. This kit is very well hidden. You can remove the arms when... view full answer...
I checked the owner's manual for the 2004 Mini Cooper and found the following information on the use of tire chains:
"The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you use only these approved fine-link snow chains. Their use is only permitted in pairs on the front wheels on winter tires of the following types:
175/65 R 15 M+S
175/60 R 16 M+S"
However if you are somewhere where chains are required by law you don't really have a choice. Based on your tire size and the recommendation from... view full answer...
The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH23JV is the only option for a 2-bike platform rack that fits a 1-1/4 inch hitch and doesn't use a threaded hitch pin. It instead has an arm that pivots into the pin hole and then uses a wedge that pushes out to secure it to the hitch. view full answer...
There are no trunk-mount bike carriers for your Mini convertible (this is due to the unique design of your vehicle). My contacts at three bike rack manufacturers (Hollywood Racks, Thule and Yakima) all confirmed that there is no trunk-mount bike carrier suitable for your 2011 Mini Cooper convertible.
Also, since your vehicle has a dual exhaust centered at the back bumper, there is also no hitch receiver that can be fitted to it. This prevents use of a hitch-mount bike carrier.
And since... view full answer...
The best way to tow a 2019 Mini Cooper convertible is with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 as this is overall the easiest to set up method and also the only method that fits all versions of your 2019 Mini Cooper. Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground ends up costing about the same, has a much longer install time, and is a harder setup to transfer to future vehicles which is why I prefer the tow dolly method for your vehicle (and others).
For lower ground clearance... view full answer...
For your wife's 2013 Mini Cooper that has a hardtop and a single exhaust the Curt hitch part # C11272 that you referenced is the correct hitch to use.
If you plan on doing a bit of towing you may also need the following:
Curt Powered Converter with Wiring Kit, # C59236, which provides a 4-way connector at the back of the vehicle.
Ball Mount # C45519
Hitch Ball # C40001 for 1-7/8" and # C40018 for 2" view full answer...
I may have another option for you, but there is not a 2" trailer hitch receiver made for your 2015 Mini Cooper at this time.
Since you do not have an S or John Cooper Works Model the hitch with the highest tongue weight rating is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11417 which has a 200lb tongue weight rating and 2000lb trailer weight rating. If you have a spare tire located under your vehicle you will need to remove it to install the # C11417.
To be able to carry 300lbs with your Mini... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
For your 2011 Mini Cooper hardtop base model the correct Blue Ox base plate kit is the part # BX1307 which is a confirmed fit.
Next you will need a compatible tow bar. The tow bar I recommend the most is the Alpha, # BX7380. This tow bar does include another item you will need, safety cables. I have linked a video review of the tow bar as well.
Next you will need lighting. For lighting you have some options. If you want something that installs quickly and does not splice into the vehicle... view full answer...
For your 2015 Buick Encore, I recommend the Thule Raceway PRO 3-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # TH9002PRO. This carrier comes with the security items as well as a really nice road dampening technology cradle that better supports and holds the bikes. This rack folds up nicely when not in use.
For a more economical option, I recommend the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount # TH911XT. I suggest using the Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers... view full answer...
You'll have to install a hitch like the Curt part # C11417 which is confirmed to fit your 2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop as long as it has single exhaust.
Then for a e-bike rack we have the Thule EasyFold part # TH903202 which fits the hitch I mentioned and has a 65 lb capacity. It's realistically the only option that you have since most high capacity bike racks are designed for higher capacity hitches.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes... view full answer...
Most likely you have a 7-way at the rear of your tow vehicle which I attached a diagram for how it would be pinned out. You'd want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test the pins of the 7-way to make sure they match the diagram. view full answer...
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