Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2016 Mini Cooper S

Published 02/08/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Tow Bars with Quick Disconnects

(217)

$615.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(472)

$1651.86

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4890)

$496.54

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3379)

$168.90

Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles

(217)

$615.00

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(415)

$850.00

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

(362)

$37.69

Question:

Setting up to flat tow 2016 Mini Cooper S with BX1312. Which is the correct product, RM 4700 or RM 4750. Thanks!

asked by: Mike H

Expert Reply:

Hey Mike, you're going to want to use the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles # RM-4750 since # BX1312 is a direct connect base plate which means you'd use a direct connect tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-525.

But, If you have a crossbar style tow bar that uses quick connects then you'd need # RM-4700.

If you're needing to complete your setup then you're also going to need a braking system, like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR using the 12v kit # RM-9332, and a wiring harness # RM-15267.