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Country Coach Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums => Country Coach Archive => Topic started by: LeeC on August 20, 2011, 01:24:40 am

Title: Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: LeeC on August 20, 2011, 01:24:40 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73827 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73827)
I have a Friend who wants to tow his standard transmission Mini Cooper, 4 wheels down.
Portland Mini Dealer says No way, should not be done.
He has seen a Mini being towed 4 wheels down at Crown Villa in Bend.
Has anybody else done it Or know of somebody who Has???? Thanks

LeeCasebeer, not behind my '01 Intrigue, # 11219 w/ 109K miles
Title: Re: [NW-CC-ers] Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: Ken Harrison on August 20, 2011, 01:25:05 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73828 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73828)
Title: Re: Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: Smitty on August 20, 2011, 09:51:23 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73833 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73833)
From REMCO site. 2002-2011 Mini

Application Notes

No formal testing...Remco has never heard of a problem towing the five or six speed manual. Considered towable. Includes Clubman
So, I'd say they are OK to tow. My wife has an Auto Mini, and she would love to take it with us on trips. I'm kind of glad it is an Auto, as I get in the car OK - but sometimes climbing out can be a chore:)! (Kidding, she really likes her car, it is her daily commuter.)

Best of luck to your friend,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
Title: Re: Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: Nate Richards_01 on August 20, 2011, 05:31:06 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 73844 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73844)
I agree with Smitty. I cannot think of any manual transmission vehicle that is not 4-down tow-able. Can anybody else?

Nate Richards
04 Allure 31043
Title: Re: Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: George Harper_01 on August 21, 2011, 04:00:07 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 73855 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73855)
I know someone who tows a manual shift Mini behind a Navion.

George Harper
04 Allure 31093
Title: Re: Towing Mini 4 Wheels Down
Post by: David Tuttle on August 21, 2011, 07:55:53 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 73856 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73856)
Bottom line, if the owners manual says you can than do it. If not then contact the manufacturer because unless you are willing to assume any repairs it could void your warranty. I don't think a dealer will accept the line that a bunch of guys online said I could...................................

Dave

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443


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Title: Towing Mini
Post by: Wanderdane2 on August 20, 2011, 08:23:00 am
Yahoo Message Number: 73830 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/73830)
Am in Mitchell, SD at Cabela's and just west of it is a WalMart. Yesterday, while out Geocaching, we saw a Mini rag top being towed 4 down. If they are there this morning, will stop and try to make contack.

Bill Dane

99 Allure 30326
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