Recommended Flat Towing Equipment to Use for a 2013 Mini Cooper
Question:
I am in the process of purchasing a 2013 Mini Cooper 500 POP to tow behind my RV. will the Blue Ox Adventurere Tow Bar code #BX7322, and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit code BX 1307 work? Thank you
asked by: Lloyd R
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1307 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Mini Cooper and will work well with the Blue Ox Adventurer # BX7322.
To properly tow your Mini Cooper behind your RV you will also need a safety cable set, tow bar vehicle wiring, and most states require the use of a supplemental braking system.
Blue Ox has 2 of those products. The 7 foot Safety Cables, part # BX88196, is rated for 5,000 lbs which is what your tow bar is rated for.
For a supplemental braking system I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake, part # RM-9400, which is the easiest braking system to install and is very universal when it comes to the vehicles it can work with.
When it comes to the brake light wiring, a wiring system that uses your Mini Cooper's brake light and turn signals is the Roadmaster Hy-Power Wiring Kit # RM-154. To use this wiring kit you may also need an adapter like part # 47345 if your RV has a 7-Way plug. This wiring kit will give your Cooper a very nice and clean look.
Most likely you will need to use an adapter to have your tow bar at the proper height. I am attaching a link to our ball mount selection and a helpful article that explains how to measure for the correct ball mount height.
I have also included some demonstration videos and some helpful articles for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole with Tester and Cover
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 7,500 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 84 Inch Long
- 7500 lbs GTW
- S-Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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