Flat Towing 2015 Mini Cooper Behind Motorhome
Updated 01/07/2020 | Published 01/06/2020
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What parts do I need? Degree of difficulty in installing?
asked by: Donald M
Expert Reply:
We do have all of the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Mini Cooper behind your RV as long as it's a manual transmission vehicle. If it's an automatic you'd have to use a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1 since the vehicle can't be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. The dolly can be used on either vehicle configuration though and does have a bit easier of an install since it's one thing to assemble and not several things that need to be installed on the vehicle.
For a base plate kit you'd want the Roadmaster kit part # RM-521884-5 which is custom fit for your vehicle. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.
The flat towing components do require quite a bit of time to install but they aren't necessarily overly difficult.
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