Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2019 Mini Countryman to Carry Bike Rack
Question:
Is it true you can put a trailer hitch on a 2019 Mini Countryman? I would love to do that in order to carry bike racks. I really don't want to put a trunk-mounted rack on my car! Thanks so much!
asked by: Erica A
Expert Reply:
It is true! There are actually a pair of trailer hitches that will fit your 2019 Mini Countryman, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11522 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7387, so long as your '19 Countryman is not the John Cooper Works model.
Of the two I recommend the EcoHitch because it has a 2 inch receiver which means it is going to be compatible with many more styles of bike racks than the 1-1/4 inch Class I Curt hitch. Additionally, you will only be able to use a Class I bike rack and carry two bikes with the Curt hitch, and you will also need to use Stabilizing Straps # 18050 with this hitch. The EcoHitch does not have those restrictions which means you can still carry three or four bikes with a bike rack such as the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack # SA4414B.
There are still fantastic options for a bike rack that can be used with a Class I hitch such as the Yakima HoldUp EVO # Y02480 or the premier bike rack in the industry, the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202, but it is limiting in regards to carrying any more than two bikes.
I've added links to some video reviews for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Saris
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Yakima HoldUp EVO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Yakima
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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