Best Way To Carry 2" Receiver Accessories with 1-1/4" Receiver on 2004 Mini Cooper

Question:

Hello, I have an 04 Mini Cooper base model hatch. I was looking for a class 2 trailer hitch mount kit. Do you have anything that will fit my 04 Mini that has a 2 inch receiver?

asked by: Joseph

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately because of the size of the 2004 Mini Cooper there is not a 2" hitch available for this vehicle; this is mostly down to the Class of the hitches that have 2" receivers not being rated for this vehicle.

It sounds like you're just looking to carry some hitch mounted accessories with a 2" receiver shank, so as long as you're not going to be using this to tow anything you could use the Curt # C11126 which has a 1-1/4" receiver. Once you've got the hitch you can use the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD which would allow you to carry your 2" accessories. This would reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch from 200-lbs down to 100-lbs, but as long as you're carrying a lightweight bike carrier and light weight bikes you should be just fine.

I've linked some installation and review videos for you to have a look at as well, but this would be the best solution available outside of switching to a bike carrier or other accessory with a 1-1/4" shank.

expert reply by: Erik B