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  • Where Does the Transmitter for the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light Go
  • The 4-pin round connector that includes the transmitter for the Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL will plug into the 4-pin connector on your motorhome and then transmit the signal to the light bar. If you do not have a 4-pin round connector on your motorhome, you would need to add one. You can do this using the Pollak 4-Pole Round Wiring Socket # PK11404. Once you have the plug, you then need to route 16-gauge wire # 16-4B-1 to those pins into your current wiring. I have attached...
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  • Wiring Harness to Install Replacement Breakaway Switch on EvenBrake 9300 Supplemental Braking System
  • When installing the Replacement Breakaway Switch # RM-650898 for your EvenBrake 9300 supplemental braking system you will need to use the Replacement Wiring Harness for Breakaway Switch # RM-650899. These will be the two parts you are going to need to install the switch.
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  • Sensor Behind Bumper In the Way of Drilling Hole for Trailer Hitch on 2009 Mini Clubman S
  • The device that you are seeing is a sensor of some kind. It should not be in the way since the hole is supposed to go basically through the middle of where the license plate would be. However on yours it does appear that it may be in the way. It looks as though the sensor is supposed to be higher or lower than it is in the picture. There may be a way to move the sensor enough to to drill the hole. If you find there is no where to move the sensor I recommend contacting a Mini dealer and...
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  • Will Pilot Bully Resonating Exhaust Tip Add Noticeable Sound Change?
  • The Bully Round Resonated Bolt-on Exhaust Tip, 3-1/4" Round, 9" Long # PM-5104 is designed specifically to make your vehicle sound noticeable. It works like a megaphone to amplify the sound output and changes the tone as it resonates in the larger diameter tube. It also is stainless steel so it will have a clean look and be corrosion resistant. It will fit 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch diameter pipes.
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  • Replacement for Pollak PA66-MD40 Connector
  • Are you certain it is a Pollak PA66-ND40 as opposed to a Pollak PA66-MD40? The only reason I ask is we do have a replacement for the MD40, which is the Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket # PK11893-11933 which we know has been a replacement for Sprinter RVs. I have been unable to find any type of reference to a ND40 connector.
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  • How Does The Battery Secure In The TorkLift PowerArmor Locking Battery Box?
  • The TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Single Locking Battery Box # TLA7720RS has pre-cut holes at the bottom of the battery box, which you can use the included battery straps to loop through and around your battery, securing your battery.
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  • How to Change Height of Fulton Jack Mounting Bracket
  • To adjust the height of the mounting bracket on the Fulton F2, part # F1413040134, you need to loosen the bolt behind the bracket (which it sounds like you have) as well as the bolt in the middle of the bracket. Take a look at video that I have attached for you. Make sure to tighten both bolts back to spec per the instructions after adjusting the height.
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  • What Does the Hitch Overhang Mean on the Specs of the M7 Hitch for My 2015 Mini Paceman?
  • The overhang of the rack is the length from the outside edge of the M7 Speed Hitch - 2" # 327-60-160200 receiver tube to the longest extended point of your bike rack. It is simply how far the bike rack extends from the insertion point of the hitch. Since you need a minimum of 80 pounds for your 65-pound e-bike and your 15-pound rack, that overhang measurement needs to be no greater than 18 inches. As far as measuring your overhang, here what you need to do: - fully open up your bike...
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  • Installation Tips For Installing Roadmaster EZ Baseplate # 521876-1 On A 2002 Mini Cooper
  • I've attached the installation video for the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 521876-1 below where Ryan will talk about cutting down the tip of the forward facing bolts about 1/8" at the 12 minute mark. At the 12:38 minute mark he'll show you how to install the U-bolts. These bolts are an essential part of the installation and I do not recommend towing your 2002 Mini Cooper until the U-bolts have been installed.
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  • Installing Safety Chains On Curt Trailer Hitch #11130 For 2007 Mini Cooper S
  • There are 2 metal rings welded to the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11130, on each side of the receiver to attach safety chains. You will have to reach up behind the bumper fascia to connect the safety chains. For safety chains, we have 48 Inch Long Safety Chain, part # 2114-553-04. For quick links to attach the chains, we have the Safety Chain Quick Link, part # C82932. Instructions and a video installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11130 are linked.
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  • Is Adapter Needed to Install Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack on 2019 Mini Cooper
  • I have good news for you - the Thule Short-Roof Adapter Kit for Traverse Roof-Rack Feet TH487 is NOT needed for you to install the Thule Roof Rack on your 2019 Mini Cooper hardtop with four doors. You have made a great choice with this roof rack as it is the one I would strongly recommend for your '19 Mini because of its combination of function, durability and style. The rack that fits your '19 Mini Cooper is made up of the following parts: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711220 (Black)...
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  • Will Trunk Mount Bike Rack Damage 2022 Mini Countryman
  • The Yakima FullBack 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack # Y02634 is arguably my favorite trunk mount rack and will fit your 2022 Mini Countryman. With that being said, the best way to any damage to your Countryman is to use a hitch bike rack. The FullBack won't damage your vehicle right off the bat but since you will be loading bikes on a rack that is resting against your vehicle for support the potential is there. For your application you need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11522 and then you...
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  • Install Pictures of the Curt Hitch part # C11333
  • I attached the only install pictures we have of the Curt Hitch part # C11333 installed on a Mini Countryman like your 2012 model.
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  • Can a 2017 MINI Cooper Hatchback be Flat Towed
  • According to my research you should be able to flat tow your 2017 Mini Cooper as long as it has a manual transmission. If it has an automatic transmission then you will need to use a tow dolly instead. I wasn't able to locate anything in the online owner's manual about flat towing so you will want to verify this in your copy of the owner's manual or by contacting your local MINI dealer. I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1312 as it is confirmed to fit all of the base and...
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  • Wiring Harness to Flat Tow a 2014 Mini Cooper
  • The Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154 will work great for flat-towing your Cooper. Since you have a 3-wire(separate) system, the brake light and turn signals are sent along different wires. You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test your wiring. Have someone sit in the driver seat and run through the functions while you test the wires at the back of the taillights. I have attached a drawing that shows the wiring diagram for installing this system....
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  • Does The EcoHitch # EH87FR Replace The Bumper Beam On A 2019 Mini Cooper
  • Yes, crossbeam of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH87FR will replace the factory bumper beam on your 2019 Mini Cooper. This is pretty common with this style of trailer hitch since the whole idea is for it to be as hidden as possible so the manufacturer reinforces that beam enough to handle the impact of a collision like the factory beam would.
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  • How Long Can I Expect To Spend Installing The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit On A 2014 Mini Cooper?
  • Roadmaster quotes their installers to take around 2-1/2 hours, however an experienced professional should expect installation of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521882-5 to take around 3 hours. If you are a novice, you can expect this to take a bit longer as there is some trimming of the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required. I have also included an installation video of # RM-521882-5...
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  • Flat Tow Wiring for a 2013 Mini Countryman
  • Your 2013 Mini Countryman uses a 3-wire lighting system. That means there is a wire for the turn signals, stop lights, and taillights. You will need to install a diode on each of these circuits to prevent power backfeed. If you take a look at the attached photo/article this will give you a better idea of how to wire them properly. If you need an additional two diodes for the extra wires you can use part # RM-792.
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  • Should Install Bolts of the Swagman XTC2 Be Difficult to Thread In
  • The screws on the XTC2 on the bottom of the rack should not be so difficult to thread in that it feels like you are tearing something up. Hopefully it's not too late, but you don't want to crossthread those bolts so back them off and try lining up the rack and screws better so that everything threads easier. Customers of ours have said that having a second set of hands can help greatly to stabilize the rack while the bolts are being threaded in.
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  • Tow Dolly For 2004 Mini Cooper With Front Wheel Drive
  • According to page 129 of the online owner's manual I looked up for a 2004 Mini Cooper, if it has front wheel drive, it cannot be flat towed as it will damage the transmission, so you will need a tow dolly. The best option for that is from Roadmaster: - Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 The Roadmaster dolly will allow you to tow your Mini and is the best option because it allows for the tightest maneuverability for a dolly, and because its electric brakes give you complete...
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