Recommended Braking System To Flat Tow A 2011 Mini Copper
Question:
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-8700 is not meant for mountains so you'll be better off using the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional Item # BLU37TR. This is a system that will require setup each time you tow your vehicle but is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Mini Cooper. Since you plan on going through multiple mountain ranges the safest bet is to use a system that is capable of handling the terrain changes you'll be going through. It senses the pressure you're putting on the brake pedal in your RV and proportionally applies pressure to your towed vehicle's brake pedal instead of running off of a inertia sensor which could cause unnecessary braking when going up and own hills.
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Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-8700 is not meant for mountains so you'll be better off using the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional Item # BLU37TR.
This is a system that will require setup each time you tow your vehicle but is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Mini Cooper. Since you plan on going through multiple mountain ranges the safest bet is to use a system that is capable of handling the terrain changes you'll be going through. It senses the pressure you're putting on the brake pedal in your RV and proportionally applies pressure to your towed vehicle's brake pedal instead of running off of a inertia sensor which could cause unnecessary braking when going up and own hills.
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Peter
5/27/2021
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-8700 is not meant for mountains so you'll be better off using the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional Item # BLU37TR. This is a system that will require setup each time you tow your vehicle but is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Mini Cooper. Since you plan on going through multiple mountain ranges the safest bet is to use a system that is capable of handling the terrain changes you'll be going through. It senses the pressure you're putting on the brake pedal in your RV and proportionally applies pressure to your towed vehicle's brake pedal instead of running off of a inertia sensor which could cause unnecessary braking when going up and own hills.