Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible
Question:
I have a 40 foot class a MH and would like to tow my 2008 Mini Cooper S convertible. Which set up is preferred for towing with 4 wheels down ? Im considering either Roadmaster or Blue Ox.
asked by: Joe
Expert Reply:
Step 1 when considering flat towing any vehicle is confirming in the owner's manual that it can be flat towed and any steps required to make it ready for this procedure. The Mini with manual transmission is the preferred version for towing but the automatic transmission models can be towed so long as they have the Steptronic feature. I suggest checking your owner's manual; the information I found was contained in an online edition on pages 147-148.
Flat towing requires a few components in addition to a tow bar and these are detailed in the linked overview article on flat towing. Additional articles that cover specific items are included too. These will help you sort out the various options.
Our installers tend to favor Blue Ox gear so that is what I usually recommend. If you have the manual transmission convertible you can use Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1303 shown in the linked video. With it you can use the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar # BX7380 which includes the required safety cables. For a non-invasive braking system that you can easily move to other cars in the future there is none better than the Patriot system # BLU37TR which works with active power assist braking systems (check your manual).
For a lighting kit I suggest going with an easy and inexpensive magnetic kit # TL21RK and for a high/low hitch adapter like # BX88132 to keep the tow bar level you can refer to the linked page and article.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
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- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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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
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Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 10" Rise/Drop - 11-1/2" Long
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- Hitch Adapters
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- Blue Ox
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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