Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible with Blue Ox Tow Bar

Published 04/19/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(490)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(553)

$1678.68

Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

(493)

$1079.00

Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars

(114)

$132.36

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3528)

$174.90

Question:

2005 mini cooper S convertable/ what baseplate do I need? and will the base plate work with a blue ox alpha tow bar?

asked by: Dusty

Expert Reply:

For the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521876-1 as a confirmed fit. For an adapter to allow a Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar to attach you need the part # RM-032.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies 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.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.