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FITS 2012 Mini Cooper
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 521879-1A
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2012 Mini Cooper

Convertible - S models

Hardtop - S models

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2012 Mini Cooper - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment
  • Partially Hidden

Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount, and simple to remove. Brackets install on your Mini Cooper's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
  • Drawbars are easily removable - just twist and pull
    • No pins or clips required
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation - no welding required
    • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


The drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style series base plate kit are supremely easy to mount and remove. Just insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them in place. To remove, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. On most automobiles, the brackets are mounted within the grille - where they remain not only unseen, but protected from scrapes and scuffs as well.



521879-1A Road Master EZ 2 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 521879-1A Installation instructions

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Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount, and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.

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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2013 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Edition
    Yes, the parts listed below will also fit your 2013 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 521879-1A Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars part # 910021-00 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 For the...
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  • Base Plate Kit for 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible Towed with Demco Tow Bar
    We don't have any Demco base plate kits that fit your 2013 Mini Cooper convertible, but we do a Roadmaster with the part # 521879-1A but it would only fit if yours is an S model. You'd be able to use your current Demco tow bar with it with the adapter part # RM-033. For a wireless tow bar lighting solution that has two different light assemblies you'd want the Hopkins Tow Lights part # C6304.
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  • Instruction Detail on the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plates for a 2014 Mini Cooper
    The Roadmaster EZ2 base Plate Kit, # 521879-1A, are designed exclusively for the 2011-2014 Mini Cooper. The instructions for the base plates will show installation on a Mini that fall in between 2011-2014. The instructions go step-by-step and include pictures for the installer to reference during installation. If you look toward the bottom of this page there is a link for the installation instructions that you can review.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible Behind an RV with Roadmaster Eagle Tow Bar
    Since you have a 2011 Mini Cooper Convertible S model you can use Roadmaster base plates # 521879-1A. They are compatible with Quick Disconnects (found on some Roadmaster tow bars) and all Roadmaster tow bars. Base plates # 521880-1 do not fit the design of the Convertible S models. In addition to the tow bar you have and the base plates you will also need safety cables (unless you already have some), lighting, and supplemental braking. for safety cables I recommend # RM-643. The coiled...
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  • Recommended Tow Bar for 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works
    Yes, there is a base plate kit for a 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 521879-1A which will then pair nicely with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 and Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars part # 910021-00. In order to complete your setup you'll need the following: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part...
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  • Recommended Base Plates for 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman Model S
    The Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 521879-1A is not a confirmed fit for your 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S model with manual transmission. It is a fit for 2011-2014 Mini Clubman S models. The only baseplate kit we have compatible with your 2012 Mini Countryman is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1308 which includes the model S. This will be a fit for your vehicle and I've attached the installation details to assist. If you would like recommendations...
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  • Replacement Arms for Roadmaster 521879-1A Base Plate Kit for 2011 Mini Cooper
    You're looking for C002214 and C002215 which are the replacement arms for the driver and passenger side of base plate kit # 521879-1A. We don't sell them through the website, but we can obtain them. You'll want to call our Customer Service folks at 800-298-8924 and they'll get you fixed up. Please note, in order to manufacture the replacement arms, Roadmaster would need to do a separate manufacturing run for just those parts, which is an expensive proposition. Sometimes the arms cost...
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop S
    Yes, Roadmaster makes base plate kits for the Hardtop S models of the 2014 Mini Cooper. For that you would want the base plate kit # 521879-1A. When choosing a tow bar, you will need one that is compatible with EZ base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar, # RM-501. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review for you to view. You will also need safety cables. I recommend Roadmaster Safety Cables, # RM-643. These are coiled so they...
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  • How to Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit on a 2012 Mini Clubman S
    The correct Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit for your 2012 Mini Clubman S with a manufacturer date of 05/12 is part # 521879-1A, not part # 521880-1. You can use most Blue OX Tow Bars which are listed for you below with this base plate kit so long as you also purchase the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 and the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit part # RM-201. Acclaim Adventurer Aladdin Alexxa Allure Alpha Ambassador Aventa Aventa II Aventa LX Kar Bar
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Mini Clubman S
    There are two base plate kits that are a fit for your 2012 Mini Clubman S. We have the Roadmaster kit part # 521879-1A which only fits Clubmans before the mid-year change and the Blue Ox kit part # BX1307. Both will require about the same amount of time and modifications for install. There will be fascia removal and reinstallation, trimming of bumper, some minor drilling and trimming of air damn. I would go with the Blue Ox kit because it will fit the mid-year changes as well. In addition...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman
    For your 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman the correct base plate kit you'd need is the part # 521879-1A which is a confirmed fit and would provide you with the attachment point you'd need for a tow bar. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off...
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  • Recommended Base Plates and Flat Towing Equipment for 2013 Mini Cooper S Convertible
    As long as your Mini Cooper S convertible doesn't have the aerodynamic package, sport suspension or the John Cooper Works, the Roadmaster # 521879-1A would be the correct base plate. The Falcon 2 tow bar, part # RM-520 would indeed be compatible with the # 521879-1A. To finish your flat towing set-up, you'll need some other items, like safety cables, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar within 3 inches +/- of level. For a...
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