2nd Gen Camping trailers

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  1. Mini Q

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    Which camper trailer did you choose for towing behind your Mini?


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    For primitive tent camping, I have a Reece 'Back-packer' that holds everything I need and my wife's scooter. It is so light that I don't know it's there. It will tow fine at 70/80 mph. I have a MINI FINI hitch. It has been to the Dragon twice.
     
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  5. Mini Q

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    I like the tear drop, but toilet is a must. So the Aliner Ascape has my attention, and a Scamp.


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    I have owned two teardrop campers, and loved them. I didn't use a MINI to tow them, but know other teardroppers that have.

    As for a toilet, you can get a portable one, and a "shower" tent, and set it up outside of your teardrop. A lot of teardroppers do that.

    For more information on this subject, go to http://www.tnttt.com . I am caseydog on that forum, too. That is THE forum for teardrops and small campers.

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    A Scamp is going to be too big and heavy for a MINI to safely tow.

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    Does anyone know what the towing capacity is for an R60 Countryman S? I don’t have access to my manual at Ye moment.


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    DSC05282.JPG DSC05281.JPG Here's the trailer I have for my MINI. It is a fiberglass Reese Backpacker, that converts from a closed trailer to an open trailer. It is so light that I do not know it is there at 80 MPH loaded with my wife's mobility scooter.
     
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    Don't forget tongue weight and wind resistance. That, and you have to be able to stop in the rain without losing control.

    My two teardrops were about 650 pounds, with less than 100 pounds tongue weight.

    Seriously, post these same questions at www.tnttt.com . You will get some some very knowledgable replies. Tell them caseydog sent you.

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    Thank you. I just scoured the owners manual and towing capacity is not covered.


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    Just got back from a 600+ mile trip to Detroit. 70/80 mph the length of I 75 in Ohio. Not a problem....
     

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