Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Mini Clubman
Question:
Any recommendations on equipment needed to tow a 2009 Mini Cooper clubman?
asked by: Skip A
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your Mini Cooper Clubman has an automatic transmission, it cannot be flat towed. If it's a John Cooper Works edition, there isn't a base plate available. In either case, you would need to use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1.
If it has a manual transmission it can be flat towed with the addition of a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the height difference between the receiver on the motorhome and the base plates is greater than 3 inches +/-.
For a base plate, I'd recommend the Roadmaster # 521877-1. This kit features removable drawbars for a clean look when you're not towing it. For a tow bar, an all-terrain model like the Roadmaster # RM-522 is self aligning and non binding, which makes connecting up and disconnecting to the motorhome quick and easy. Safety cables like # RM-643 would work well.
For wiring the taillights, Roadmaster Recommends the # RM-155 bulb and socket kit. For supplemental braking, use the Roadmaster InvisiBrake, part # RM-8700. You'll also need the stop lamp switch, part # RM-751440.
When installed (assuming the vehicle is at stock ride height on the stock tire size) the base plates sit about 15.5 inches above ground. If this height is more than 3 inches higher or lower than the receiver hegiht on the motorhome, you'll need a high/low adapter to bring it within a 3 inch range. I'll link out selection of high/low adapters for you.
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