Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop Behind a Motor Home
Published 12/08/2015
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I need to flat tow my 2016 Mini Cooper behind a motor home. MH has a 7-pole. Mini is a regular hard top. What parts do I need?
asked by: Dean
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2016 Mini Cooper hard top you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.
For base plates you can use Blue Ox model # BX1312. These base plates will also fit S models but will not fit John Cooper Works models. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Alpha, # BX7380. This tow bar is rated for up to 6,500 pounds and includes safety cables.
For a lighting solution you can use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. I also recommend coiled umbilical kit # HM47054. One end plugs into a 7-Way on the RV and the other end plugs into the 6-Way included with the kit. Just cut off the 4-Way end and wire up the wires from the magnetic lights to the 6-Way.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
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