New owner of my (new to me) countryman. I was able to pick up a roof rack a couple of weekends ago and basket. (Thank you craigslist). That will supply enough room for some camping trips. However, I would like to be able to put either a bike rack, or platform hitch, maybe even a small trailer behind Rose. (Rose from Dr. Who, since my mini is bigger on the inside.)
Going through the posts I like the hitches that go through the factory holes in the bumper vs the ones that go under the bumper cover. I just read of the failure of one carrying bikes.


Would be interested in which hitch you are using and photos as well. Help a guy out to make the right direction.

 

I'm certainly interested in this as well, being the person who just posted about my Cooper Crap hitch failing. I'm really looking for a hitch-based solution that would allow transport of 4 bikes. I'd love not to have to try to sell my existing 4-bike Yakima Swingdaddy rack.

 

We went with the MINI FINI set up, we also have a base CM and are very happy with this setup. It is barely noticeable when not in use and is very rigid.