Recommended Solution to Carry 4 Bikes on 2017 Mini Cooper 4 Door with Hardtop

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I was told 11417 would fit my 2017 mini but reading reviews here say otherwise. I wanted to confirm whether or not this would fit because my spare is also under the car. I only have a single exhaust on driver’s side and am looking to use primarily for 4 mountain bike rack and secondarily for small trailer garbage barrels, wheelbarrow, etc..

asked by: PcB

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I have a solution for you, but the Curt # C11417 is not a confirmed fit on the 2017 Mini Cooper; it is designed for older models of the Mini Cooper only. The only available hitch confirmed to fit the 2017 Mini Cooper (excluding S and John Cooper Works editions) is the EcoHitch # 306-X7290, which has a 1-1/4" receiver.

With that said, this EcoHitch is a Class I hitch with a 150-lbs tongue weight capacity and you cannot carry 4 bikes on a Class I receiver. I'll also note that you would need to make sure that any trailer you towed was under 1000-lbs total and the tongue weight is kept under 150-lbs. When it comes to the hitch and bike rack, you'd need to keep the total weight of the bike rack and 2 bikes under 150-lbs.

In order to carry bikes, you'd need to use a light weight 2 bike carrier like the Kuat Beta # B202-114 for 2 of the bikes. You would then need to install a roof rack like the Inno Roof Rack kit using parts # INXB100-2, # INXS200, and # INK463 and add roof mounting bike carriers like the Inno Tire Hold # INA389 or the Swagman # S64720 if you're looking for something a bit more economical.

If you want to use this hitch to tow a small trailer, you will also need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball. You can use the Curt # C45021 for the ball mount and hitch ball # C40001 for 1-7/8" couplers. For a wiring harness I recommend using the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. These parts would give you everything you need to tow a small trailer with your 2017 Mini Cooper.

I've linked some informational videos on these parts for you to have a look at, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

I cannot confirm you will be able to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2024 Mini Cooper SE as we and Curt have not been able to test fit it on your vehicle. I do have a better option you can consider from Torklift as it will come with a…

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Answer 2

If your customer has the 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop with the single exhaust, and it is not the S Series or John Cooper Works, then I recommend the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch #C11417. This will fit the base model Cooper whether it is the 3-door or…

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Answer 3

For lighter duty vehicles like your 2015 Mini Cooper 4 door hardtop we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt #C11417 as the 2 inch hitch size is only available for heavier duty vehicles like trucks and SUVs.

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Answer 4

We have exactly what you would need. First you would need to start with a trailer hitch though. For that you would want a Curt hitch part #C11160 as this hitch has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. The Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH23JV is one of the…

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Answer 5

In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11160 which is a fit for a 2011 Mini Cooper, the third brake light will need to be removed if present. The light can be kept for reuse if the hitch is removed and you can simply zip-tie the harness…

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Answer 6

I recommend the Thule Roof Rack System which consists of #TH711200 crossbars, #TH480R Feet, and custom fit kit #THKIT1366 for your 2005 Mini Cooper. The bars have a weight capacity of 165 lbs. However, this is only the limit of the bar and does not…

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Answer 7

The tongue weight capacity of the EcoHitch Class I hitch, part #306-X7290 is 150 lbs. I've confirmed this with my EcoHitch representative. At one time, the tongue weight capacity was listed as 100 lbs, but EcoHitch recently did additional testing…

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Answer 8

In order to install a 4-way trailer connector on your 2009 Mini Cooper convertible, you are going to want to use the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit Item #119250KIT. Since there is…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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