All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Mini Cooper S With Manual Transmission
Question:
Can you please tell me what parts I need to flat tow a 2023 Mini Cooper S with manual transmission?
asked by: William
Expert Reply:
We can get your 2023 Mini Cooper S with manual transmission completely set up to be flat towed, and I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need for that:
- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM54MR
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152
- Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751469
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR
- Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Wire Kit for Demco Supplemental Braking Systems # DM66VR
The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable tabs which means your Mini Cooper is going to maintain its clean aesthetic when you aren't flat towing it. The Nighthawk is easily the best tow bar you can get because of its aluminum body which makes it lighter and easier to handle than other tow bars, and long 52" reach which allows your Mini to track behind your motorhome better than bars with shorter arms.
The Nighthawk even includes both safety cables and an electrical cord so you don't have to buy those separately. The diode wiring kit will prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Mini's electrical system safe.
As for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is easily the best because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. So when you hit the brakes on your motorhome, your Mini is going to get the same amount of braking power, resulting in much smoother braking than other systems. The stoplight switch will ensure the monitoring system is always active, and the battery charge line will keep your Mini's battery charged at all times, even on long journeys.
Finally, to protect your Mini from rocks and other debris hitting it while you are flat towing, I highly recommend a rock guard, the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750.
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Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Line Kit for Demco Air Force One and Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking Systems
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
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- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
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- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles
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