Does anybody know if a "bike rack prep" is available for the F54 clubman? I was originally looking into custom-ordering a clubman and my dealer said that yes, it was available as a special dealer order option. Since MINI took away the color that I wanted, I ended up buying an on-lot car, though.There is a hole in the rear bumper for an extra tow hook eyelet, I figured it might be nice to swap in a carrier if there is one available. It would be nice to have extra options for tying down our canoe, locking up our hitch mount bicycles and bike rack, and otherwise using the car to the fullest.

I've been looking for part numbers or information and can't find anything though. Maybe it's not even an option, figured someone here might know...thanks!

 

No I'm afraid not. Only roof rails for the Clubman and I'm assuming it's because the barn doors they couldn't get a rear mounted option.

 

FWIW I installed a Curt trailer hitch so I could use our rear mounted bike rack.
Other than the backup proximity alarm turning on while in reverse, it works great.
The access flap on the left just provides access to remove the brake light in the bumper.

 

Yeah I put a trailer hitch on my F54 already, although mine has no loop for a backup/safety chain. That is part of why I was wondering about the bumper support with bike rack prep. We regularly do road trips with a canoe, plus bicycles, on our car. Having two tow hooks installed in the rear would be handy: extra places for tie-downs for the canoe, attaching safety loops for the bike rack, and otherwise locking things up when we're stopping for the night, or hiking and leaving a lot of expensive toys out in the open. Too bad if MINI doesn't make the support with a second eyelet for a tow hook.

 

Yeah, when I installed my hitch I was surprised to see this on the support. But no second attachment point. Wonder if you could drill/tap it? It sure looks the same on both sides - and the hole is already there.