Hey Wanda, thanks for reaching out. We have just the thing! To connect your Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 521877-1 to a tow bar you will need the following:
- Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars # 910021-00
This will be compatible with any Roadmaster brand tow bar.
Do you already have a tow bar? Which one?
Are you needing any other parts for your flat tow setup? view full answer...
Hey, Trevor. Happy to help out here.
We do carry all the parts you need to be able to flat tow your 2008 Mini Cooper S, especially with the Sport Suspension. I reached out to Roadmaster just to make sure of the baseplate fitment. I'll list all the parts below for you.
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit Part # 521876-1
etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar Part # e64ZR
Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit Part # RM-155
I know most people don't use a braking system when flat towing a... view full answer...
Hey Maark, the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1312 does work on the 2018 Mini Cooper S model with the JCW trim like you have.
Do you have a tow bar already as well? view full answer...
Hi Kris!
The Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012 you have can be made to fit the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1303 for a 2008 Mini Cooper convertible. You will need the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9523041. This replaces the base plate connector I have circled in yellow in the picture I attached. Once those are on, you are good to go!
Do you have the rest of the parts needed to flat tow your Mini? view full answer...
Hey Timothy, the Curt tow bars are compatible with the Blue Ox base plate kits so for a kit compatible with your 2011 Mini Cooper S convertible you'd want the part # BX1307 and you'd be set. view full answer...
Hey Darragh, congrats on your potential new car! To flat tow a 2016 Mini Cooper S you will need the following parts:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item # e74ZR
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521882-5
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Curt RVi Series Shadow 2 Flat Tow Brake System... view full answer...
Hey Joseph! I checked with all of our vendors and there's no way to flat tow a John Cooper Works model of the 2016 Mini Cooper. No one makes a baseplate that will work with the JCW model. You're only option is going to be to tow your Mini with a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes item # DM9713045 or the item # DM9713093 you were looking at. view full answer...
Hey Dan, thanks for reaching out!
I'll start off with the hitch since flat towing parts are a longer list. For the hitch you need the EcoHitch # EH47FR as it's the only one that fits the 2010 Mini Cooper S Series. If you don't already have a bike rack then I recommend checking out the Yakima HoldUp # Y02445.
Now for the flat towing parts:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1307
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-677
- Pollak 6-Pole Round Pin Socket # PK11608
- Charge Line... view full answer...
Hi Jay!
Roadmaster officially lists the Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521882-5 kit as fitting 2014–2019 Mini Cooper S (with or without the S turbo), but they do not officially list it for the JCW model. This is due to the JCW models having different front fascias (bumpers), more aggressive lower valances, and a slightly different crash structure compared to the Cooper S. This is predominantly why Roadmaster doesn't officially list it for JCW trims. At least from what I could find.
You... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
Hey Ray. The only additional wiring needed for the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # BLU37TR is the 12 Volt Outlet Kit item # RM-9332. It has an inertia sensor built into the main unit that detects when your Mini is slowing or stopping and applies the corresponding amount of force to your brake pedal. The only signal that would be sent from the RV would be if you activated the manual stop on the in-cab controller.
The Patriot item # BLU37TR is compatible with your magnetic... view full answer...
Hey Shawn, the Demco Stay N Play DUO part # DM86VR is a confirmed fit for the 2016 Mini Cooper S. I would use the install video we have on the 2019 model as a guide for that is close enough to show you where to find the vacuum line needed. The 2016 and 2019 Mini Cooper S is the same generation. view full answer...
Hey Mike, you're going to want to use the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles # RM-4750 since # BX1312 is a direct connect base plate which means you'd use a direct connect tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-525.
But, If you have a crossbar style tow bar that uses quick connects then you'd need # RM-4700.
If you're needing to complete your setup then you're also going to need a braking system, like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable... view full answer...
Thanks for all of the info, Arby!
For your application I recommend using the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack # 298-SX6000B along with the Inno Ridge Rooftop Cargo Box # INBRA220R-BK.
The Monkey Bar system uses powerful vacuum cups to secure to your hard top roof and provides round crossbars for the Inno Ridge to connect to. This roof rack kit is the only thing that will work for your vehicle, but even with that being the case this is a solid roof rack solution that I have no issues recommendin... view full answer...
Hey William, thanks for reaching out. We haven't had the chance to shoot a video for the # BX1304 base plate yet, but we do have videos showing other base plates being installed on a Mini Cooper. We have one for the Blue Ox # BX1303 base plate which is for convertible models. We also have one for the Roadmaster # 521877-1 which is for hard top models. So not exactly the same as the # BX1304, but the process is still fairly similar, so it should still give you a pretty good idea of what... view full answer...
Hey Allen, do you need the 4-way to be flat or round? If the 4-way needs to be a round one we have the part # HM47044 which would work but we don't have a 7-way to 4-way flat that is coiled and 8 foot long at this time. view full answer...
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