Base Plates and Parts to Flat Tow 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S
Question:
Looking to flat tow a 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S and cant seem to find a blue ox system. I have a blue ox tow bar that is used for my F150. Is it possible to tow the mini with Blue Ox systems.
asked by: Lloyd M
Expert Reply:
You can use your Blue Ox tow bar with your 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S but there are no base plates available for this model from Blue Ox. Instead you will need to use the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521882-4 and Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178. There are also a number of other parts you need to flat tow your 2014 Mini Cooper starting with Safety Chains # RM-643.
For wiring kit that will allow your Mini's lights to function while being towed you can use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. A supplemental braking system is a requirement in most states and I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play # SM99251 for this. This is a proportional braking system which is a one-time install which you can leave in so you'll never have to deactivate or reactivate it. You will need to use Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751469 along with your supplemental braking system.
Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter such as # RM-076 to keep your tow bar level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Roadmaster
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW
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- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
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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
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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