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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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This is an unusual question but...

Does anyone know what the towing capacity of the mini is with the sport suspension? I was just wondering if in the future I could tow a popup camper or jet ski? On a side note I was also wondering if xeon lights are worth it.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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xeons are definately worth it...I think the towing cap is 1200lbs, I think I saw that somewhere.

EDIT: it's 750kg (~1600lbs)
 

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mrweasel
xeons are definately worth it...
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SomethingNew71
I was also wondering if xeon lights are worth it.
There are entire threads on this and you'll get a range of opinions/perspectives on the question.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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I can say that once you go Xenons, there is no going back to conventioanl lighting...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Well from what I've read from other threads and what ya'll say I think I'm gona go with the Xeons. The trailer wieght is just under my Honda Element so It hink it will be ok. Thats very exciting. I always wanted a popup camper haha.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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I can say that once you go Xenons, there is no going back to conventioanl lighting...
+2 (the wife loves them, too)
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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go back to the towing thing for a minute: could you tow a pop-up? or at least a teardrop?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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or a tire trailer

try these threads...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=104718
and
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=101120

HTH!
 
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