Can the EcoHitch Trailer Hitch 306-X7387 Be Installed On a Leased 2018 Mini Countryman

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I have a 2018 mini countryman all4 and need a tow hitch for just a bike rack. In reading your recommendations the eco has a 2” recevier which is great so I can use my bike rack. Can it hold up to four bikes or is that too much weight? For the install does the bumper need to come off? Does anything else need to be modified? For example cutting the heat Shield? My cars a lease and want to keep costs low. Thank you.

asked by: Scott W

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The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7387 which is a fit for your 2018 Mini Countryman has a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs therefore the weight of the bike rack and four bikes cannot exceed 300 lbs. In regards to installation, the rear bumper fascia will need to come off but there is no way around this as it installs under the support beam which is how it is able to retain the hidden design. There is no drilling or cutting required for the rest of the process so it will all be reversible when you go to give the vehicle back to the dealer.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch #306-X7387 is specifically designed for the 2019 Mini Countryman, it won't fit any other vehicles. Also, from looking at the installation instructions, it looks like there are some cutting and modifications necessary for the…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 3

I definitely recommend a platform rack for electric bikes so you do not have to lift the heavy bikes as far to get them on the rack. For a platform rack, I recommend the RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack #RKY10003 which is designed to carry 2…

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Answer 4

There may be a combination of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, Item #C11522, with a draw bar like the Curt Drawbar - 5 inch Rise, Item #C45014, that will get you the right ball height. To find what you need, start by measuring from the ground to the…

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Answer 5

One of my contacts at Curt Manufacturing advised me that, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Custom Item #C11522 is compatible with the automatic tailgate sensors on the 2018 Mini Countryman. This trailer hitch is perfect for light-duty towing, this…

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Answer 6

The Yakima FullBack 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack #Y02634 is arguably my favorite trunk mount rack and will fit your 2022 Mini Countryman. With that being said, the best way to any damage to your Countryman is to use a hitch bike rack. The FullBack…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #C11522 will not require any trimming of the rear bumper diffuser on your 2018 Mini Countryman. I've attached a photo of the installed hitch for you and have also included the…

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Answer 8

I called Torklift on your behalf to inquire about an EcoHitch fit for the 2020 Mini Countryman. They have not confirmed a fit for your vehicle, but we do have a hitch for you. It's the Curt Class I, part #C11522. This hitch has a 1-1/4"…

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Answer 9

Although the M7 Speed trailer hitches #327-60-160200 and #327-60-160201 for your 2016 Mini Countryman are a great option that allows you to retain the factory look of your vehicle, the max tongue weight (TW) rating they have is 150 lbs and that is if…

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Answer 10

Vehicle owners are protected when installing aftermarket items on their vehicles by the Federal Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided. I…

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I checked with EcoHitch and our installers and it does not look like there have been any issues with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item #306-X7387 interfering with the tailgate sensor on the 2019 Mini Countryman. This hitch is custom fit…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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