R56 New reciever hitch option coming from Curt MFG
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New reciever hitch option coming from Curt MFG
I have worked with Curt Manufacturing in WI to get a hitch installed on my 2008 Mini Cooper S. They were great to work with and I am quite pleased with the result.
I hope to see the hitch listed on their site soon here. Perhaps you can contact them directly to see if they are selling a hitch for our cars yet.
/ james
I hope to see the hitch listed on their site soon here. Perhaps you can contact them directly to see if they are selling a hitch for our cars yet.
/ james
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I will try to get photos.
From the external view of the car, the only way you can tell I have a hitch is the 1-1/4" cut out at the very bottom of the corrugated body panel.
The entire hitch is not visible. The only part I have discovered that is remotely inconvenient is the hitch pin location, but I don't see how that could have been done any differently and still retain the non-obtrusive appearance.
From the external view of the car, the only way you can tell I have a hitch is the 1-1/4" cut out at the very bottom of the corrugated body panel.
The entire hitch is not visible. The only part I have discovered that is remotely inconvenient is the hitch pin location, but I don't see how that could have been done any differently and still retain the non-obtrusive appearance.
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The Minidomore looks like a lovely setup, and would be my choice for serious trailering, but $325 is a lot if you just want to carry a couple bikes occasionally. The Curt will probably be available from JC Whitney for $100 or so, which is much more my speed.
Also check http://www.minidomore.com/
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Here's a few shots with an actual accessory in use ;-)
Thule fold up hitch-mount bike rack... works better on my mini, then it had on my old jetta
I am a bit worried about getting a ticket for blocking my license plate, or the tail lights. I need to look closer to see how impeded the view is.
I am a bit worried about getting a ticket for blocking my license plate, or the tail lights. I need to look closer to see how impeded the view is.
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I'll post pics with the hitch-hauler
i have a hitch-hauler thing I picked up for my Land Rover, which I converted to work with the smaller receiver size. It would haul a spare tire ;-)
I want to get one of those things that can haul a dirt bike and install that. That would like ridiculous.
I want to get one of those things that can haul a dirt bike and install that. That would like ridiculous.
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Looks like we missed you by a week. Check out the hitch systems for ALL MINI' at http://www.autoxcooper.com/MINI_Cooper_hitches.html
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
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$228 for the 11160? Isn't that a bit steep?
Looks like we missed you by a week. Check out the hitch systems for ALL MINI' at http://www.autoxcooper.com/MINI_Cooper_hitches.html
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
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Looks like we missed you by a week. Check out the hitch systems for ALL MINI' at http://www.autoxcooper.com/MINI_Cooper_hitches.html
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
A system for every MINI and easy wire kit too.
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Well take a look at the other designed for the MINI on the market and after you do ALL the math on ALL the parts you need I think you'll see $228 is a deal and it ships for FREE with AXC. Curt sets the prices I don't.
The MINIFINI is a fine system, but it's a system that reqs at least two parts to get the same use and ends up costing more then twice our system.
Yes it will fit and so will the 11130.
Better yet check out the www.minifini.com one.
Yes it will fit and so will the 11130.
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It looks like the curt hitch for me. Found it for $115 at hitchesonline (I've ordered from them before). Not sure what shipping is, but I'm sure it isn't $113.
"The Curt 11130 Hitch with draw bar fits ALL MINI Cooper S models from 2002 to 2010. Without cutting anything." - you still have to cut the valance. Just an FYI
"The Curt 11130 Hitch with draw bar fits ALL MINI Cooper S models from 2002 to 2010. Without cutting anything." - you still have to cut the valance. Just an FYI
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WOW, they must sell a million of them to make a dollar. Not sure why they are that low. I was told by Curt to sell them at MSRP. The FREE Shipping is being paid for by AXC. I have emailed Curt and asked them about this other dealer. It wouldn't be the 1st time an on line dealer made a mistake in adding a product or under cutting other dealers.
If you need that hitch buy it from them at that price cause matching that price will cost me cash.
If you need that hitch buy it from them at that price cause matching that price will cost me cash.
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I'm interested in this hitch for my Clubman S, assuming it will fit. Minidomores hitch for the Clubman has had some issues with bolt hole alignment that have supposedly been resolved. Has anyone actually installed the Curt hitch on a Clubman S? Where does the receiver come out on the bumper or valance?