I am happy to recommend a roof rack and kayak holder for the 2015 Mini Cooper 2 door.
I recommend Yakima roof rack part # Y00425 for the bars, part # Y64AR for the feet and ft kit part # Y06009. This is a aerodynamic bar system that will cut down on wind noise and allow you to carry your kayaks.
For the Kayaks I recommend, Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier part # Y04073 because you can carry up to 2 kayaks with one carrier compared to most J-style carriers that only allow you to carry 1 kayak.... view full answer...
Class 1 hitches do have the 1-1/4 inch opening but they are rated for lower weights and pressures than a class 2 or 3 hitch. At most a class 1 hitch can have a max tongue weight of 200 pounds. It is simply not safe to have much weight on them. The hitch reciever opening will also be weaker and unable to handle the stress of some accessories even if they are not "heavy" they may put more leverage and stress into it causing warping or structural failures.
That is why the Hollywood Racks... view full answer...
In order for you to be able to use your Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar BX7335 with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 521190-1, you will need to use an adapter.
We carry the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter, part # BX88178 that will work for your towbar and the Roadmaster base plates.
Since you have a towbar, you may be familiar with towing a vehicle, but in case you are new to flat-towing I have attached some helpful articles that explains flat-towing... view full answer...
I was able to confirm with Blue Ox that the # BX1307 base plates you ordered are not the correct ones; you actually need the # BX1304, which is a confirmed fit on the 2010 Mini Copper Hardtop Base model with manual transmission. view full answer...
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-8700 is not meant for mountains so you'll be better off using the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional Item # BLU37TR.
This is a system that will require setup each time you tow your vehicle but is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Mini Cooper. Since you plan on going through multiple mountain ranges the safest bet is to use a system that is capable of handling the terrain changes you'll be going through. It... view full answer...
Great question!
Tow bars have a standard "safe zone" where the height difference can be no more than 3" between the centerline of the motorhome hitch receiver to the middle of the base plate kit where the arms attach (see attached photo).
This can be challenging if you don't already have a base plate kit to take this measurement for. Thankfully our teams do a great job at digging up information and we've already done half of the homework for you as we list the bracket height for the base... view full answer...
We went ahead and reached out to Thule, and they confirmed that while they do not have an exact measurement, the cradles of the Thule Hullavator # TH898 drop down about 36 inches from the top of the crossbar. With this factored into your current height, that is about 60 inches high.
However, it is important to note that you still need at least 4 inches of crossbar space past the feet for the Hullavator to function. If you need a crossbar system to have the appropriate length that you need,... view full answer...
If you were to use a dual purpose ball mount like the Ball Mount part # C48012 that you referenced you would have the flexibility of being able to hitch up to a trailer that has either a lunete ring or a standard hitch ball that is 2 inches in diameter.
Its an either/or scenario though. If you needed to tow a trailer with a 2 inch ball coupler you could use the ball portion of the # C48012 but you would not be able to also drop the pintle latch on top of the couple for added security.
As... view full answer...
The correct trailer hitch for a 2019 Mini Cooper S Hardtop is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # EH87FR. This trailer hitch offers a bolt-on install with no drilling required. It will be great for hitch mounted accessories like bike racks, cargo carrier, etc. or towing if applicable. view full answer...
The installation hardware on the Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack # TH599000 is designed to fit a broad range of aftermarket roof racks as well as most auto maker's factory-installed racks. It will even fit the large aero-style Thule crossbars used in their advanced AeroBlade roof rack systems, which are 3-1/8-inches wide x 1-1/2-inches tall, so it will certainly fit the factory bars on your Mini Cooper S. view full answer...
So long as your 2017 Mini Cooper 2-door hardtop has flush-mounted rails on top, there is a Thule roof rack that will fit, including the WingBar Evo crossbars you mentioned. The exact parts you need are the following:
- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Silver # TH711100 or Black # TH711120
- Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails # TH710601
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet # TH186039
This will give your Mini Cooper super quiet, easy to use, highly durable crossbars... view full answer...
While there isn't a complete all-in-one kit I can still list all the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2010 Mini Cooper S:
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e44ZR. This tow bar is compatible with the baseplates you'll need and comes with safety cables included so that you don't have to purchase them separately.
Baseplate: Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 521877-1 (note: not compatible with Sport suspension or John Cooper Works).
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring... view full answer...
The Brophy Hitch Extender, part # hes0, is a hitch extender that will extend out your 1-1/4 inch opening by 10 inches. The hitch opening on the extender is 1-1/4 inch.
The # hes0 extender will accept the shaft of a 1-1/4 inch bike rack, but you we need to remember that when using the extender it will reduce the overall weight capacity of your hitch by 50 per cent.
On your 2003 Mini Cooper the hitch will usually be a Class I hitch that has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. Check the... view full answer...
That's a good question, and for your 2003 Mini Cooper, the biggest difference between the Blue Ox # BX1303 and Roadmaster # 521876-1 base plates is indeed the tow bars that are compatible. While technically there are adapters that make them cross-compatible, that is an extra step and honestly just more work for you. The mounting point will be approximately the same height, but the Blue Ox will be easier to connect and disconnect, so I definitely recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1303.
These... view full answer...
The shortest box we carry from Yakima is the RocketBox Pro 14 # Y07192 with a 45 inch hatch clearance.
For a roof rack compatible with your vehicle and a roof box, I recommend the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long # 298-SX6000B. This rack has vacuum cups rated for 210 lbs pull strength each, so it will work very well for you. I've attached a video to assist.
It's important to note that the sunroof should not be opened while the rack is installed and the rack... view full answer...
I checked and the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Racks part # HRF2 will fit both your 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop and your 2007 Lexus RX350. This would be the ideal trunk mounted bike rack for your vehicles since they have plastic spoilers and this rack is designed to fit over spoilers without contacting them in any way.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and put a compatible bar kit together. Your kit will give you about 2-3/4 inches of clearance off the roof for the bottom of the bar, and about 5 inches to the bottom of where your kayak's hull would be on the bottom of the Sweet Roll, part # Y04074.
You may be able to mount over the antenna, especially if you have one of the stubbier versions of the antenna. However, an easier solution would be to mount the kayak to one side or another, or use a J-Style carrier... view full answer...
Snice your 2008 Mini Cooper S has the Sport suspension you'll need to use a tow dolly to tow your vehicle behind your Winnebago instead of a standard flat towing setup that uses a base plate kit.
I recommend going with the Demco Kar Kaddy SS # DM9713045 because it comes with surge disc brakes and has the ability to fold which makes storage at home and the campsite much more convenient. This tow dolly comes with brake lights already and a connector for it as well. Since your RV has a 6-Way... view full answer...
As long as your 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible is a S model we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521882-5 as a confirmed fit. This is the easiest to use kit that fits your vehicle.
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 Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For... view full answer...
Yes, we have had the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7290 confirmed to fit on a 2021 Mini Cooper SE by a customer. I do recommend installing the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 when you install the receiver. This will allow you to connect to Auxiliary Lights # C53201 when using a hitch mounted accessory which impairs the view of your tail lights. view full answer...
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