Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Mini Cooper 2-Door S Model Behind an RV

Updated 12/15/2016 | Published 12/14/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3628)

$575.00

Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting

(63)

$201.88

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(426)

$850.00

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(677)

$70.40

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

(700)

$43.60

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(834)

$1245.50

Question:

Besides the base plates what else do I need to tow my 2017 Mini Cooper 2-door S model behind a motor home?

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Expert Reply:

In addition to the base plates # RM-521882-5 for you 2017 Mini Cooper 2-door S model you will need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.

For a tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. It is the most popular compatible tow bar and I have linked a video review of it for you. For safety cables use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting the recommended kit for your Cooper is the 6-diode kit # 154-792-118158 and you will also need stop light switch kit # RM-751469 if the braking system you use has a brake pedal monitor.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend 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. Stop light switch kits are not needed if you use this system.

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.