Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2018 Mini Countryman Requiring No Trimming

Updated 10/02/2018 | Published 09/30/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(34)

$274.43

ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit

(536)

$207.97

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

(361)

$36.40

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

(361)

$39.84

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2319)

$48.13

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2969)

$4.03

Question:

Will Curt Hitch C11522 clear the rear bumper diffuser or it need to trim on 2018 Mini Countryman base model?

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11522 will not require any trimming of the rear bumper diffuser on your 2018 Mini Countryman. I've attached a photo of the installed hitch for you and have also included the installation details to assist.

If you will be doing some light towing with this hitch, I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45521 along with pin and clip # F-4, and hitch ball like # A-82 for a 2 inch diameter or # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter to match the trailer coupler.

For trailer wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha Zero Contact Interface harness # 119250KIT which has sensors to capture the signal without splicing into the wiring or removing any wiring insulation. This harness is very well made and will require a power wire from your battery to ensure you don't overload your factory wiring circuits or electronics.