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Mini Magnum · Sep 23rd, 2001, 10:49 AM

Does anyone know if there is a trailer hitch available for the MINI? I may want to pull a small 3\'x4\' trailer that weighs about 400lbs loaded with mine when it comes.. My son pulls the same trailer with his Miata and has no problem. Just wondering if it is in the option list or any aftermarket people have offered it.

Bad Manners · Sep 23rd, 2001, 11:06 AM

I\'ve seen no option - either by a dealer nor an after market accessory. You can bet your bottom there will be something available though. :)

From the brochure, both MINI One and MINI Cooper have a maximum trailer load of 650kg (1430lbs). That\'s for a braked trailer, 12% gradient. Sadly, it doesn\'t mention an unbraked trailer.

toiler · Sep 23rd, 2001, 12:38 PM

from the MINI accessories brochure I picked up this week...

<img src=\"http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/toiler//towbar.jpg\">

baldie · Sep 23rd, 2001, 12:58 PM

I have scanned the accessories brochure on my website if anyone is interested.

www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk

Dave

Bad Manners · Sep 23rd, 2001, 01:53 PM

Is it me, or does that trailer hitch lok just plain rude? :9

Apial · Sep 23rd, 2001, 04:49 PM

How much is the tow hook? Does the Accessory Brochure have any prices?

Bad Manners · Sep 23rd, 2001, 04:55 PM

I understand there\'s no prices in the accessory book (I haven\'t seen it though). I\'ll be popping in to my deler tomorrow to ask after the book, talk about delivery dates, and about costs of post-delivery options. If I have any success, rest assured, I\'ll be back here with detais for you.

Mini Magnum · Sep 24th, 2001, 11:13 AM

1400 lbs is not bad... anyone know the tongue weight? my guess would be about 150lbs. As to the looks, the lit. says when you take the ball out of the reciever it is not visable..We can get little trailers that you build yourself here in the states for $139-$212 from companies like Harbor Freight, (harborfreight.com I think) they are 40\"x48\"and are great for hauling race tires to the track.

Bad Manners · Sep 24th, 2001, 03:07 PM

Quote:

On 24-09-2001 15:13 Mini Magnum wrote:
1400 lbs is not bad... anyone know the tongue weight? my guess would be about 150lbs. As to the looks, the lit. says when you take the ball out of the reciever it is not visable..We can get little trailers that you build yourself here in the states for $139-$212 from companies like Harbor Freight, (harborfreight.com I think) they are 40\"x48\"and are great for hauling race tires to the track.

No joy speaking to my dealer about the options booklet, but the tongue weight in the book is 75kg (165lbs)

RedShift42 · Sep 25th, 2001, 10:48 AM

Ah, but all this begs the inevitable question... will that hitch work on the S?

The way it loops down and around it may clear the S\'s center-exit exhaust.
If this will do the trick, I may have to take back some of the awful things I said about the engineers responsible for that design.

Mini Magnum · Sep 25th, 2001, 12:03 PM

Quote:

On 25-09-2001 14:48 RedShift42 wrote:
Ah, but all this begs the inevitable question... will that hitch work on the S?

The way it loops down and around it may clear the S\'s center-exit exhaust.
If this will do the trick, I may have to take back some of the awful things I said about the engineers responsible for that design.

Good point! I had not thought about the center exhaust on the \"S\"..The other thing is the ball size, it looks like it is a fixed ball and if so, you would not be able to change from say a 2\" ball to a 1 7/8\" inch...hmmmm

noahe · Jan 21st, 2002, 04:03 PM

I hope the trailer hitch in the MINI accessories catalogue fits the Cooper S with the centre exhaust and the rather large battery box. If the hitch comes off with no visible scaring, then it's probably a receiver hitch, and I don't hold too much hope that would fit under there, because of the battery. There may be aftermarket hitches available a little later.

As for the ball size, that not really a problem. There are ball size converters, but they look a little scary. You can always replace the trailer tongue end with a unit that fits your MINI's ball hitch.

My wish is that the Cooper S does have a hitch option, and that I can find a small, slick-looking, luggage trailer for it. Failing that, I'll have to go for some temporary roof racks and one of those fibreglass luggage bins. I guess a Post-It Note reading "No!" on the sunroof switch too.

Basil · Jan 26th, 2002, 12:50 AM

Heres a picture of a towbar attachment fitted to an "oz-spec" Cooper (long story - dont ask !!) if this helps anyone

The tow bar part can be kept in the boot, and saves you or the general public from smacking their shins against it. If you've ever walked into a tow bar you know what I mean.

Basil · Jan 26th, 2002, 12:55 AM

Censored (Private Joke)

zoooooom · Jan 26th, 2002, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Censored (Private Joke)

Basil pull up your knickers I can't see your knees.

Basil · Jan 26th, 2002, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoooooom

Basil pull up your knickers I can't see your knees.

can't say anyting constructive, i'm laughing too much.......

Swil · Jan 27th, 2002, 05:54 AM

I have done a fare bit of resourch into what towbars are avilable in the UK (I have a boat that needs to be moved!). At present only the BMW bar is aviable (£650 I think). Witter and Buick are planning to manufacture one before the end of the year. Towsure (Sheffield) seem the best bet are going to use my Mini as a test bench and manufacture one hopefully in the next few months. Towsure are also really cheap (around £70)

Basil · Jan 27th, 2002, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Swil
.........At present only the BMW bar is aviable (£650 I think).........

Must be made of Titanium, or some other rare alloy presumably........good grief, thats a ridiculous price even for BMW.

FFOP · Jan 27th, 2002, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apial
How much is the tow hook? Does the Accessory Brochure have any prices?

Over here in the Netherlands it cost EUR 550,- (fl 1212,-)

For you're information: I've got the accessoiry book AND prices

Wether the tow hook will be avialable on the S, remains to be seen but I dont' think it will be due to the exhaust..

Roy

Swil · Jan 27th, 2002, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FFOP

Over here in the Netherlands it cost EUR 550,- (fl 1212,-)

For you're information: I've got the accessoiry book AND prices

Wether the tow hook will be avialable on the S, remains to be seen but I dont' think it will be due to the exhaust..

Roy

I am over your way in the near future, £337 does not too bad, maybe I can pick one up.
Is it the removeable version and does it include electrics?

Sep 23rd, 2001, 10:49 AM	#1
Mini Magnum MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Trailer hitch? Does anyone know if there is a trailer hitch available for the MINI? I may want to pull a small 3\'x4\' trailer that weighs about 400lbs loaded with mine when it comes.. My son pulls the same trailer with his Miata and has no problem. Just wondering if it is in the option list or any aftermarket people have offered it.

Sep 23rd, 2001, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Trailer hitch? I\'ve seen no option - either by a dealer nor an after market accessory. You can bet your bottom there will be something available though. :) From the brochure, both MINI One and MINI Cooper have a maximum trailer load of 650kg (1430lbs). That\'s for a braked trailer, 12% gradient. Sadly, it doesn\'t mention an unbraked trailer.

Sep 23rd, 2001, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
toiler MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Trailer hitch? from the MINI accessories brochure I picked up this week... <img src=\"http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/toiler//towbar.jpg\">

Sep 23rd, 2001, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
baldie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 113 Offline	Trailer hitch? I have scanned the accessories brochure on my website if anyone is interested. www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk Dave

Sep 23rd, 2001, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Trailer hitch? Is it me, or does that trailer hitch lok just plain rude? :9

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Sep 23rd, 2001, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 819 Offline	Trailer hitch? How much is the tow hook? Does the Accessory Brochure have any prices?

Sep 23rd, 2001, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Trailer hitch? I understand there\'s no prices in the accessory book (I haven\'t seen it though). I\'ll be popping in to my deler tomorrow to ask after the book, talk about delivery dates, and about costs of post-delivery options. If I have any success, rest assured, I\'ll be back here with detais for you.

Sep 24th, 2001, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mini Magnum MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Trailer hitch? 1400 lbs is not bad... anyone know the tongue weight? my guess would be about 150lbs. As to the looks, the lit. says when you take the ball out of the reciever it is not visable..We can get little trailers that you build yourself here in the states for $139-$212 from companies like Harbor Freight, (harborfreight.com I think) they are 40\"x48\"and are great for hauling race tires to the track.

Sep 24th, 2001, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Trailer hitch? Quote: On 24-09-2001 15:13 Mini Magnum wrote: 1400 lbs is not bad... anyone know the tongue weight? my guess would be about 150lbs. As to the looks, the lit. says when you take the ball out of the reciever it is not visable..We can get little trailers that you build yourself here in the states for $139-$212 from companies like Harbor Freight, (harborfreight.com I think) they are 40\"x48\"and are great for hauling race tires to the track. No joy speaking to my dealer about the options booklet, but the tongue weight in the book is 75kg (165lbs)

Sep 25th, 2001, 10:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
RedShift42 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Trailer hitch? Ah, but all this begs the inevitable question... will that hitch work on the S? The way it loops down and around it may clear the S\'s center-exit exhaust. If this will do the trick, I may have to take back some of the awful things I said about the engineers responsible for that design.

Sep 25th, 2001, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mini Magnum MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Trailer hitch? Quote: On 25-09-2001 14:48 RedShift42 wrote: Ah, but all this begs the inevitable question... will that hitch work on the S? The way it loops down and around it may clear the S\'s center-exit exhaust. If this will do the trick, I may have to take back some of the awful things I said about the engineers responsible for that design. Good point! I had not thought about the center exhaust on the \"S\"..The other thing is the ball size, it looks like it is a fixed ball and if so, you would not be able to change from say a 2\" ball to a 1 7/8\" inch...hmmmm

Jan 21st, 2002, 04:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 1,638 Offline	Trailer Hitch for Cooper S I hope the trailer hitch in the MINI accessories catalogue fits the Cooper S with the centre exhaust and the rather large battery box. If the hitch comes off with no visible scaring, then it's probably a receiver hitch, and I don't hold too much hope that would fit under there, because of the battery. There may be aftermarket hitches available a little later. As for the ball size, that not really a problem. There are ball size converters, but they look a little scary. You can always replace the trailer tongue end with a unit that fits your MINI's ball hitch. My wish is that the Cooper S does have a hitch option, and that I can find a small, slick-looking, luggage trailer for it. Failing that, I'll have to go for some temporary roof racks and one of those fibreglass luggage bins. I guess a Post-It Note reading "No!" on the sunroof switch too.

Jan 26th, 2002, 12:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:59 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Heres one - Possibly "Reece" Heres a picture of a towbar attachment fitted to an "oz-spec" Cooper (long story - dont ask !!) if this helps anyone The tow bar part can be kept in the boot, and saves you or the general public from smacking their shins against it. If you've ever walked into a tow bar you know what I mean. Attached Thumbnails

Jan 26th, 2002, 12:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:59 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Another shot for perspective Censored (Private Joke) Attached Thumbnails

Jan 26th, 2002, 05:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	Re: Another shot for perspective Quote: Originally posted by Basil Censored (Private Joke) Basil pull up your knickers I can't see your knees.

Jan 26th, 2002, 07:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:59 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: Re: Another shot for perspective Quote: Originally posted by zoooooom Basil pull up your knickers I can't see your knees. can't say anyting constructive, i'm laughing too much.......

Jan 27th, 2002, 05:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
Swil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 27 Offline	UK Towbar avaibility I have done a fare bit of resourch into what towbars are avilable in the UK (I have a boat that needs to be moved!). At present only the BMW bar is aviable (£650 I think). Witter and Buick are planning to manufacture one before the end of the year. Towsure (Sheffield) seem the best bet are going to use my Mini as a test bench and manufacture one hopefully in the next few months. Towsure are also really cheap (around £70) Try a One its Fun :-) ........................

Jan 27th, 2002, 06:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:59 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: UK Towbar avaibility Quote: Originally posted by Swil .........At present only the BMW bar is aviable (£650 I think)......... Must be made of Titanium, or some other rare alloy presumably........good grief, thats a ridiculous price even for BMW.

Jan 27th, 2002, 08:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
FFOP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Enschede Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 84 Offline	Re: Trailer hitch? Quote: Originally posted by Apial How much is the tow hook? Does the Accessory Brochure have any prices? Over here in the Netherlands it cost EUR 550,- (fl 1212,-) For you're information: I've got the accessoiry book AND prices Wether the tow hook will be avialable on the S, remains to be seen but I dont' think it will be due to the exhaust.. Roy Driven the Cooper S, like it a lot but not too much to waste my money so I bought a Corolla T-sport, which isn't reliable at all. Must I keep it or buy the new Peugeot 206 RC....?

Jan 27th, 2002, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
Swil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Re: Re: Trailer hitch? Quote: Originally posted by FFOP Over here in the Netherlands it cost EUR 550,- (fl 1212,-) For you're information: I've got the accessoiry book AND prices Wether the tow hook will be avialable on the S, remains to be seen but I dont' think it will be due to the exhaust.. Roy I am over your way in the near future, £337 does not too bad, maybe I can pick one up. Is it the removeable version and does it include electrics? Try a One its Fun :-) ........................

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