Recommended Towing System For 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
Question:
We have a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman we want to tow behind our van, will your hitch work??
asked by: Norman C
Helpful Expert Reply:
To tow your 2012 Mini Clubman if it is a manual transmission, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1307 along with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380. This system comes with the safety cables needed. I also recommend using the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 4 # BX88177 to secure your connection and deter theft.
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will allow you to charge your Clubman battery while towing and gives you the clean connection on the front of your vehicle with a nice coiled connection cable to run between vehicles. The diodes allow you to use the factory wiring of your Mini to give it a clean look.
For your braking system I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This will apply the brakes in your Mini at the same time and with the same intensity as you hit the brakes in your van. It will allow you to simply adjust at installation than then becomes a completely plug and play system. This is a very reliable system that prevents false braking and is our installation team's favorite.
The last thing you will need is a high low adapter. I've linked a page to all of your options and attached an article to assist in determining the correct fit.
This will give you a complete system for your 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
If you have an automatic transmission, your owners manual on page 179 states that you will need to raise the front wheels off the ground or the transmission can be damaged. So, if you have an automatic transmission, I recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate, Tow Bar Receiver, and High-Low Adapter Lock Kit - Keyed Alike - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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