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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: 521880-1
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2012 Mini Cooper

Hardtop - Base model

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The best technical support and full tow bar base plate installation instructions. Great price Cooper tow bar base plate and expert service. Mini Cooper, 2012 tow bar base plate by Roadmaster are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 521880-1, or order online at etrailer.com.
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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.



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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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See what our Experts say about this Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2013 Mini Cooper
    Your 2013 Mini Cooper will need to be a hardtop base model with a manual transmission in order to be flat towed. There are some notes in the owner's manual that will also need to be followed as well to ensure your vehicle is ready to go. To flat tow you'll need a tow bar, baseplate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for these components: Baseplate: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 521880-1. Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Mini Cooper
    For your 2011 Mini Cooper Hardtop base model the correct base plate kit to start with is the part # 521880-1. This will provide the connection point for the Roadmaster Sterling tow bar # RM-576 that you are interested in. This is one of the nicest tow bars around with all of the features that make it easy to use like telescoping arms. It also comes with safety cables which is nice. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight...
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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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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Mini Clubman Behind a Motor Home
    On a 2012 Mini Clubman you will have to trim the front fascia to install base plates on the vehicle. There is no modification you can do to get around it. If trimming is something you just do not want to do, or cannot do (if the vehicle is leased for example) then the best thing to do would be to use a small car trailer to carry the vehicle. If trimming is acceptable then starting with the base plates, # 521880-1, you will then need a tow bar. A great compatible tow bar is the Sterling,...
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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 2011 Mini Clubman
    For your 2011 Mini Cooper the correct base plate kit is the part # 521880-1. This will work well with your Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set...
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