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  • Hitch Tongue Weight vs. Vehicle Tongue Weight Capacity
  • The 2-inch M7 Speed MINI Ultimate Utility hitch # 327-60-160201 does have a 150-lb tongue weight (TW) capacity. This hitch does fit the 2013 - 2016 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works. Usually hitch makers design a hitch to closely match the capacity of the host vehicle on which it will be mounted, but sometimes a hitch might be rated for more weight than the vehicle it fits, or for less weight. Either way, the lower-rated item determines overall capacity. I reviewed an online edition of...
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  • Mounting Hole Spacing Dimensions for Bargman 5th Wheel and Gooseneck 90-Degree Pigtail Harness
  • The Bargman 5th Wheel and Gooseneck 90-Degree Pigtail Harness w/ 7-Pole and Mounting Bracket # 51-97-407 includes a mounting bracket with holes that are spaced 1-1/2 on center from top to bottom, and 2-1/4 inches left to right, as shown in the attached diagram.
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  • Distance Between Mounting Holes of the Curt Trailer Hitch part # C11417
  • I went out into our warehouse to grab the measurement you are looking for on the Curt Trailer Hitch part # C11417. The distance between the holes from right to left is 37-1/2 inches.
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  • Recommended Base Plate for a 2009 Mini Cooper Hardtop Base Model
  • The correct base plate kit for your 2009 Mini Cooper hardtop base model is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 521878-1. This will connect right to the crossbar on your Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520. Here are a couple of other parts you will need to flat tow your 2009 Mini Cooper: Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs item # RM-155 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency item # BLU37TR
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  • How Much Ground Clearance Does the Curt Hitch C11524 For a 2017 Mini Clubman Provide
  • I spoke with Curt about the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11524 for your 2017 Mini Clubman S and they informed me that the receiver tube sits right up underneath the bumper. The distance from the bottom of the bumper to the bottom of the receiver tube is 2". That said, I don't have any distances from the ground because this can vary by trim level and how much of a load is in the vehicle. I have attached an install photo for you as well.
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  • Hitch Reducer and Hitch Extender Effects on Hitch Capacity
  • For your 2005 Mini Cooper convertible only a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch is offered, the Curt model # C11126, which fits the non-S-Series convertible version. But if the trailer you want to tow has a 2-inch coupler, this just means that it requires a 2-inch hitch ball like # A-82 which will work in ball mount # C45521. This is the recommend ball mount for the Curt Class I hitch. You do not need any sort of adapter to use a 2-inch hitch ball on your Mini. In cases when a hitch...
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  • Pivot Bolt Size for Yakima DoubleDown Hitch Bike Rack
  • The black bolt and nut from the Replacement Hardware Kit # Y8890206 that's used for the pivot function is a a 3/8-16 hex bolt. 3.25” long and then it pairs with a 3/8-16 Nylock nut. I confirmed this with my contact at Yakima.
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  • How Much Does the Curt Trailer Hitch # C45019 Weigh
  • I spoke with my contact at Curt and he informed me that this Curt Trailer Hitch without the drawbar, part # C45019, weighs approximately 50 pounds.
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2015 Mini Cooper
  • I have a couple of options for you but I checked with Hopkins and there are no custom wiring kits for the 2015 Mini Cooper. Instead you will want to use the Tekonsha Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness item # 119190KIT. This harness will provide you with a 4-flat connector and will need to be spliced into your Mini's tail light wiring. If you are not interested in splicing into your Mini's wires then I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring...
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  • Why Are Class I Hitch Adapters Not Recommended for 2012 Mini Cooper Hardtop
  • Curt's Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11272 for the 2012 - 2013 Mini Cooper Hardtop with single exhaust is a light-duty Class I hitch that really should not be used with any sort of hitch adapter. The reason is that on any hitch on any vehicle hitch extensions like # HTAD, # HT5R and # HES6 move the actual load far enough away from the hitch tube to increase the leverage and stress on it. These adapters also tend to allow for more random motion of whatever is mounted in them and this again...
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  • Height of M7 Speed 327-60-160200 Trailer Hitch Installed on 2011 Mini Cooper
  • M7 didn't have that dimension available but they said that the top edge of the # 327-60-160200 receiver tube sits about a 1/2 inch below the rear license plate. This would place the underside of the receiver tube about 3 inches below the rear license plate, so you could measure the distance from the bottom of the license plate to the ground, and subtract 3 inches from that distance to arrive at an approximate above ground height.
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  • SMI Air Force One Module Dimensions
  • The overall length of the module that comes with the Air Force One # SM99243 is 10-1/2 inches from handle to handle but the actual box part is 8-1/2 inches. It is 5-3/8 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches tall. Check out the picture I attached to see all of the dimensions.
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  • Options for Carrying Multiple Bikes with a 2016 Mini Countryman
  • Although the M7 Speed trailer hitches # 327-60-160200 and # 327-60-160201 for your 2016 Mini Countryman are a great option that allows you to retain the factory look of your vehicle, the max tongue weight (TW) rating they have is 150 lbs and that is if the overhang distance of the trailer hitch is 12". As the overhang increases the max TW decreases. This is important to note because both the Kuat NV 2.0 4-Bike Rack # NV22G-NA22G (Gray) and # NV22B-NA22B (Black) as well as the Base Model...
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  • What Are the Dimensions of the Replacement Chock Wheel Strap for the Thule Circuit XT
  • The Replacement Chock Wheel Strap for Thule Circuit XT Roof Bike Rack # 8523285001 measures 11" long overall and is 3/4" wide.
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  • What Are the Dimensions of the Thule Replacement L-Clamp for Thule Big Mouth Bike Carrier
  • I spoke with Thule, and according to their dimensional diagrams, the Replacement L-Clamp for Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Carrier # 853-5551 is 0.98" wide, so just under an inch. This bracket also has a height of 1.5" and a length of 2.63".
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  • Measurements of Non-Mortise RV Cabinet Hinges
  • Please see the following for your requested measurements on the Non-Mortise RV Cabinet Hinges, # 37270635. The width of the hinge opened is 2-3/8" and the width of the hinge closed is 1-3/8". and just in case, mounting hole distances are, the two furthest mounting hole from the top of the hinge to the bottom hinge measures 2-1/2" center on center while the holes on the middle hinge are 7/8 of an inch center on center.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Mini Countryman
  • Yes, it is and congrats on the new car! To add a hitch to your 2024 Mini Countryman, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11522. This 1-1/4" hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mini with included hardware. This hitch also fits the John Cooper Works model. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C59236 and the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593 and then for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. I also recommend...
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  • Dual Receiver Adapter Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Mini Cooper and Haul Bike Rack
  • The Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches # D-192 would be a great option, but unfortunately using any kind of extension piece like this causes it to cut the overall weight ratings of your trailer hitch in half. This means that your 1998 Winnebago Adventurer will only be able to handle 2,500 lbs towing and 175 lbs tongue. Instead of using an extension piece, I recommend going with the Gen-Y # 325-GH-314. This has a bit of a different design and gives you multiple hitch receiver...
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  • 2016 Mini Countryman Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Carrying 2 E-Bikes
  • The 150 lb tongue weight rating of the M7 Speed MINI Ultimate Utility Hitch Receiver # 327-60-160200 for your 2016 Mini Countryman does include the weight of the bike rack. We have some other bike racks designed for heavier e-bikes but none with the 80 lb weight rating of the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR you're looking at. For your application I recommend installing the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7334 instead which comes with a 2" receiver that has a 300...
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  • What are the Dimensions of the Side and Rear Brackets on Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket 18115
  • I went out to the warehouse and pulled Curt cargo basket # C18115 to measure those brackets for you. There are 3 brackets, 2 smaller ones and 1 large one. I measured the height and width of the flat parts of the brackets. The 2 smaller ones are 4-3/4 inches tall by 6-3/4 inches long. And the larger one is 5 inches tall by 7-1/2 inches long. The overall height would increase by 1-3/4 inches if you wanted to count the total height. So they would be 6-1/2 high for the smaller ones and 6-3/4...
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