Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Mini Cooper Hardtop

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I am looking to add your Class III hitch to my 2009 Mini Cooper Hardtop Base Model with Single Exhaust. I dont need any wiring, because I will use it primarily for a bike rack, and for a carrier platform. Can you tell me if this hitch requires any cutting of the bumper? And, can you recommend anyone in Delaware to install it? Do you have any photos of an installation on my kind of car?

asked by: Ron J

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For your 2009 Mini Cooper Hardtop Base Model with Single Exhaust you would want the Curt Hitch part # C11160. You should note that this is a Class I hitch and that there are no Class III hitches available for your vehicle. I attached an install video link plus some install pictures for you to check out as well.

Your bike rack will have to be Class I hitch compatible and you will have to use a stabilizer strap like part # 18050 when using a bike rack otherwise you will void the warranty of the hitch.

For a bike rack that would work great on your vehicle I would recommend the Kuat Beta part # B202-114.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11160 which is a fit for a 2011 Mini Cooper, the third brake light will need to be removed if present. The light can be kept for reuse if the hitch is removed and you can simply zip-tie the harness…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 4

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 9

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 10

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 11

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 12

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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