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Title: Towing Mini Cooper
Post by: Joe Allen on August 08, 2011, 11:31:10 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73446 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73446)
Anyone tow one of these little jewels four wheels down? Remco site says no to automatics but unclear on straight shift.

Joe Cronin Magna 6223
Title: Re: Towing Mini Cooper
Post by: Jock Vargo on August 08, 2011, 11:58:51 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73453 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73453)
I don't tow a Mini, however, while in Cooperstown, NY our neighbors was towing a Mini. When asked how he liked it he said it was great. Very light and easy to tow. He has the 6 speed transmission and the only issue was he needed to leave the key fob in the car as it did not have a key for the ignition. The key fob would allow him to turn the car onto accessories to release the steering wheel.

Hope this helps a little,

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428

Currently at a Days Inn in Richfield, OH. with coach at Cat shop with major oil leak
Title: Re: Towing Mini Cooper
Post by: Marksperos on August 09, 2011, 02:29:28 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 73501 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73501)
Here in CA I've seen several as "toads" ~ and talk about Goliath towing David, the contrast in size is almost comical! I could have sworn that I saw one that was an automatic, but I'm not 100% sure. Very interested in any responses as well, as we have a Cooper S Convertible which would really be a fun touring car. Ours is a stick though.
Not to hijack your topic, but a related question would be what the best tow bar hook up would be, as we'd like to keep the front of the Mini "clean" when not being towed.
Title: Re: Towing Mini Cooper
Post by: Mtogami on August 12, 2011, 11:25:21 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 73618 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73618)
Our Friend is towing a Mini Cooper with their Prevost. He says that any four wheel vehicle can be towed. Enjoy the Mini. They look fun to drive.
Marianne
05 Allure
Title: Re: Towing Mini Cooper
Post by: Countrycoachbrad on August 13, 2011, 12:11:44 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73619 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73619)
I disagree with the statement that "any 4 wheel vehicle can be towed". Read the owner's manual on your vehicle. Most (many) state that they cannot be towed 4 down.

D Bradley

04 Intrigue #11830