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

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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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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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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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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 8

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 9

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the information Kevin! To flat tow your 2025 Ford Bronco with a standard bumper and LED lights, I recommend the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect item #e84ZR Base…

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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