Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Mini Cooper and Carry Two E-Bikes

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Rad mission. Ebike appt 50 lb and a rad3 appt 60lb Can I attach the two ebikes and a roadmaster sterling to the rm-077-10 Flat tow Mini Cooper s 2020 appt 3900gvw

asked by: Jeff

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To pick out parts to flat tow your Mini Cooper I would need to know what year vehicle you have. Do your bikes weigh 110 lb total or is that what they weigh total?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jeff

8/26/2022

Rad mission. Ebike appt 50 lb and a rad3 appt 60lb Can I attach the two ebikes and a roadmaster sterling to the rm-077-10 Flat tow Mini Cooper s 2020 appt 3900gvw

Jameson C.

8/26/2022

Lets start with the parts needed to flat tow your 2020 Mini Cooper S hardtop. For that the first thing you need is the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part # RM-521882-5 which would work great with the Sterling tow bar part # RM-576. 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 # BRK2022, 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. Then for an E-bike rack that is approved for use at the rear of a motorhome we have the Hollywood Racks RV rider part # HLY64FR which is compatible with the e-bikes you have and can be used with the Roadmaster Dual Hitch adapter part # RM-077-10 that you mentioned as well.

Answer 1

We definitely have a solution for you that will allow you to carry your two bikes though not the exact adapter you are asking about that already has a ball mount. The first option is to use a dual hitch adapter which does have the needed clearance…

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Answer 2

The Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount #S44FR will be about 33 inches from the hitch pin hole to the farthest point of the rack. You will need to measure your tow bar to see how much actual clearance that will give…

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Hello Tom, yes, that is possible! The best way to do this is with a dual hitch adapter like the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-10. This gives you two hitch receivers with 10" between them. Typically, this would be enough…

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Answer 4

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. We do have some dual hitch adapters that are made specifically for this purpose. Take a look at the following: - Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 10" Drop/Rise #RM-077-10 This gives you two…

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Answer 5

Since the receiver height and the base plate height of the vehicle is the same, you won't need to worry about keeping the tow bar level. If your bike rack has an angled shank with a couple inches of rise to it, you could use the #RM-077-6. If the…

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In order to carry bikes on the back of your motor home while also towing your 2019 Honda Fit you will first need a dual hitch adapter which I have attached a list of options for your below. Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter (4" Rise/Drop) -…

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Answer 7

Thank you for providing those helpful measurements. With the 8" difference I would go ahead and choose the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2 " or 8" Drop/Rise #RM-077-8 over the #RM-077-6. Loading it won't make much of a…

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Answer 8

Hello Staci, thanks for reaching out. it is possible to add a bike rack to your Jeep flat tow setup. The best way to do this is with a platform style bike rack, and a dual hitch adapter. For a dual hitch adapter, take a look at the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 9

Yes, this is exactly what the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches, #MT70070 is intended for. However, keep in mind that per manufacturer this reduces your hitch rating by 50%. The extender has a weight rating of 400 lbs. tongue…

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Answer 10

Yes, I do have an option for you to carry bikes with your flat-tow setup. However, since there is not a trailer hitch for your vehicle yet and you don't want to use a trunk mount or roof rack bike rack then you will have no other option but to…

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Answer 11

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 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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