Solution to Haul 2 Heavy E-Bikes W/ a 2015 Mini Cooper S
Updated 10/29/2025 | Published 03/06/2025
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Hello! We love our 2015 mini S and are so happy to find a potential solution to carrying our bikes on a bike rack! We have electric bikes that weigh about 80 pounds each, so we are looking at 160 pounds in bikes plus about 60 pounds for the bike rack. We just want to ensure this hitch can manage this weight. I see the tongue weight is 300 pounds. We will be under that. We are also wondering if we can use a 2” adapter as this is what our bike rack requires. We hope this works as we love the mini and don’t want to trade it for one that can carry the bike rack. Thank you for and help you can provide!
asked by: Carol M
Expert Reply:
Hey Carol, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately the weight of your bikes plus the bike rack is going to exceed the 200 lb tongue weight rating on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11417.
Even if this hitch did have a 300 lb tongue weight rating, using a 2" receiver adapter would cut the capacity by 50% so you still wouldn't have enough.
So if you already have a class I hitch you'd have to switch it out with a class II one like # EH47FR and then use the Hollywood Racks # HLY74FR. This has an 80 lb per bike capacity so it will be able to handle your bikes, and is a bit lighter at 54 lbs for the rack itself.
If that's not an option, then your best bet would be to trailer them that way you could make sure you had plenty of capacity.
I'm here to help if you have any other questions, just let me know in the comments!
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Lazer S.
10/27/2025
Hey Carol, how did things work out with the EcoHitch and the Hollywood Racks setup for your Mini? Your update could make it easier for others trying to carry heavier e-bikes safely.