Tow Dolly for 2016 Mini Clubman S With Low Ground Clearance
Updated 01/18/2021 | Published 07/03/2020
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My mini is automatic transmission so I plan to go with a tow dolly. Are there any issues with ground clearance while towing? Im thinking about the effect if the front end of the RV goes over a speed bump raising it up, this causes the tow hitch to lower down, which in turn pulls down the front of the tow dolly. Im thinking that this action causes the front wheels of the Mini to raise up, causing the back of the Mini Cooper to go down. How much of a risk is there that the car exhaust shroud hits the ground and does damage? There is 8-1/2 inch clearance from ground to bottom of exhaust. Assuming clearance is not an issue, which brand/model tow dolly is best suited to the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman S with curb weight of approx. 3,200 lbs.?
asked by: Jim
Helpful Expert Reply:
There won't be any problems towing your 2016 Mini Clubman S on a tow dolly, even with its low ground clearance at the rear. The vehicle's rear axle and wheels are very far back, so it isn't going to tilt downwards enough to cause issues over flat pavement, though over speed bumps, if it is raised up enough, it could of course hit the ground, and unfortunately there really isn't any way to overcome that type of obstacle.
If you do choose to dolly tow, the best options by far are the Demco dollies, the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly # DM9713093 or Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly # DM9713045.
These are the best because of how much simple they are to use, including a simple surge coupler to activate the hydraulic brakes so there is no messy wiring to worry about.
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