Recommended Baseplate for a 2013 Mini Clubman S w/a Manual Transmission

Updated 03/01/2026 | Published 02/26/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4831)

$587.76

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2153)

$575.00

Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates

(216)

$118.83

Replacement Crossbar for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars

(51)

$98.28

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

(3337)

$186.18

Curt RVibrake 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(32)

$1595.95

Question:

I have a Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar. I am looking for a base plate for a 2013 MINI Cooper S Clubman Manual and I could use some assistance in finding the right part. Thank you

asked by: Larry M

Expert Reply:

Hey Larry, thanks for the information! To flat tow your 2013 Mini Clubman S using a Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar, you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1307 and the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates item # RM-031.

The Blue Ox item # BX1307 is custom fit for your Mini. It comes with all hardware necessary to complete the installation. This baseplate comes with removable tabs that make hooking up and disconnecting extremely easy. The baseplate blends in pretty well with the tabs removed too.

The Tow Bar Adapter Brackets item # RM-031 are going to connect directly to the end of your Falcon tow bars arms. They slide right into the removable tabs for the Blue Ox item # BX1307.

Please note that the Roadmaster item # 521879-1A baseplate that fits your Mini would require you to have or purchase the item # RM-067 to work with your Falcon tow bar. The Blue Ox option with the adapter has less moving parts and will be far easier to breakdown and setup.

Here are some other parts you'll need to flat tow your 2013 Mini Clubman S

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System - Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # RVI44FR

Does your Falcon tow bar have the crossbar arm?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Larry M.

3/1/2026

I have the crossbar and two adapter brackets that fit into the crossbar. I have pictures. Also, thank to for the recommendation of the RVI brake system, but I will probably go with the blue ox system.

Jerred H.

3/1/2026

@LarryM You're welcome! The Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR is also a solid reliable choice. Having the crossbar item # RM-067 already definitely gives you the option to go with the Roadmaster item # 521879-1A setup.