Will 2015 Mini Cooper Center Exhaust Damage Trailer While Towing

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Will my 2015 mini cooper with dual exhaust in the center cause any damages or problem to the trailer from the exhaust?

asked by: Ricky

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Your trailer will be completely safe from your 2015 Mini Cooper exhaust with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH67FR installed.

To complete your trailer towing setup you need the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236, the Eclipse Magnetic Mounting Bracket # 306-X6019, and a ball mount to match the height of your trailer.

Be sure to mount the wiring bracket out to the side of the hitch because the exhaust will definitely melt the wiring if you have it close to the exhaust. You'll need to reference the linked ball mount article to ensure you get the correct one for your towing setup.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Yes we do! For your 2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop, I recommend the: -EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH67FR. This trailer hitch will provide a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" class II rating, with a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 2,000-lbs,…

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Answer 2

The EcoHitch part #EH67FR is a fit for your 2015 Mini Cooper S hardtop that has the center exhaust like what you described having so this would fit and work well for you.

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Answer 3

Hey Taewon, we have the EcoHitch part #EH47FR that is a fit for your 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop S model.

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Answer 4

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7290 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2015 Mini Cooper, as long as it has the single exhaust and it is not the S Series or John Cooper model. I spoke with my contact at EcoHitch and…

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Answer 5

Yes the EcoHitch part #EH87FR is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mini Cooper S 4 door and would work great.

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Answer 6

The Curt trailer hitch #C11417 is actually NOT a fit for a 2015 Mini with a spare tire. Instead you would need the EcoHitch #306-X7290 which does fit a Mini with a spare tire. While we have not test fit this hitch I did add a photo from the…

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Answer 7

If you check out the link I attached you will see install instructions for the Curt Hitch part #C11417 which has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Mini Cooper. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 12

Yes, if you added a 4-way to the 7-way trailer wiring of your tow vehicle you could use the Hopkins magnetic tow lights part #C6304 that you referenced and the tow dolly taillights will still function as well. To easily add a 4-way you could use the…

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