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• How do I Unlock My Steering Column on Mini Cooper to Flat Tow? What Parts do I Need to Flat Tow?
  Hello JC, Here is the information that I found on how to unlock your steering wheel to flat tow your 2018 Mini Cooper: To flat tow your 2018 Mini Cooper with a manual transmission, unlocking the steering wheel is super easy. Just pop the key into the ignition and turn it to the accessory position—this is usually the first click, where the radio comes on but the engine stays off. If your Mini uses a push-button start, just press the Start/Stop button once without touching the clutch or...
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• What do I Need to Flat Tow My Car? Complete Flat Tow Package for 2015 Mini Cooper Convertible
  Hello Elias, Happy to get the parts needed for you to tow your 2015 Mini Cooper. There are a lot more components that are needed to flat tow than just the base plate and tow bars, so here is a full package: - Base Plate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1307 - Tow Bars: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs # e47ZR - Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter...
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• Flat Tow Set Up For 2019 Mini Cooper Convertible S
  There are few items you are going to need to flat tow your 2019 Mini Cooper behind your 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer. The following is what you will need to set the vehicle up: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Item # BX1312. This base plate is a custom fit base plate. Steele construction and attaches to the chassis of the vehicle to provide a solid connection point for the tow bar. It is compatible with the Mini Cooper convertible and convertible S. It has removable tabs so the front of the vehicle looks...
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• Can A 2017 Mini Cooper S Convertible Be Flat Towed Behind An RV?
  Though we do have what you will need to get a 2017 Mini Cooper S Convertible set up for flat towing, and I do have a whole set up listed below, you do still want to check with a Mini dealer as there are a few determining factors on if it can be flat towed or not. They will need the VIN, so if you can get that, it will be the quickest way to check. You may be able to just give them all the info they need, but the VIN is the most surefire way to check. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate...
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• All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Mini Cooper S With Manual Transmission
  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...
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• Base Plates and Parts to Flat Tow 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S
  You can use your Blue Ox tow bar with your 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S but there are no base plates available for this model from Blue Ox. Instead you will need to use the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521882-4 and Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178. There are also a number of other parts you need to flat tow your 2014 Mini Cooper starting with Safety Chains # RM-643. For wiring kit that will allow your Mini's lights to function while being...
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• Check Engine Light After Installing SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System
  If a check engine light appears after installing the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System part # SM99243 you could either have a leak as you mentioned in the vacuum system, the check valve which is tied into the vacuum system is installed backward, or there was an issue with the stop light switch connection. If you were to have the code pulled by taking the vehicle to a local auto parts store I would be able to narrow down which of theses issues has occurred. For starters, the...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2021 Mini Cooper Convertible
  Hey Tim, We don't currently have a video for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1310 on a 2021 Mini Cooper convertible, but we'd love to do the installation and shoot the video on your Mini if you'd be able to drop if off at our Wentzville, Missouri location. If that's not an option and you don't feel comfortable doing the installation then we also have a dealer locator to help you find a local shop that can complete the installation. As for the rest of the components you'll need I have the...
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• Recommended Brake Light Switch For 2014 Mini Cooper S with Roadmaster Even Brake Supplemental System
  For your Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400, the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751469 is the part you are seeking. This will give you the bracket and the 2 prong switch you mentioned for your 2014 Mini Cooper S. You will also need the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps # RM-9332 to provide power to your system.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Mini Cooper 2-Door S Model Behind an RV
  In addition to the base plates # RM-521882-5 for you 2017 Mini Cooper 2-door S model you will need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For a tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. It is the most popular compatible tow bar and I have linked a video review of it for you. For safety cables use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting the recommended kit for your Cooper is the 6-diode kit # 154-792-118158 and...
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