1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Hidden hitch

  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    #2 goaljnky, Jul 23, 2011
    It is a most likely a mini-do-more hitch. You can find everything on their website.
     
  2. KC Jr 54

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    #3 KC Jr 54, Jul 24, 2011
    Yeah, thats the Mini-do-more hitch. IMO DO NOT use a cargo carrier on it.... Trailer receiver, bike rack, etc. would work fine, but the weight and leverage a cargo carrier puts on the hitch is nooo good.
     
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    #4 GeorgeCo, Jul 24, 2011
    Thanks. Voice of experience?....
     
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    #5 DneprDave, Jul 24, 2011
    You could get a rear fog light, or a brake light that fits in the receiver!

    Dave
     
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    #6 KC Jr 54, Jul 24, 2011
    Yes... The hitch mount itself just isnt stronger enough to support that much bouncing weight. Ive since taken mine off and strengthened w/ c-channel, but it still would move. I have since gotten a small utility like trailer, and it works perfect.
     
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    #7 DixonL2, Dec 5, 2011
    Thumbs up on the utility trailer idea, 1000's of miles towing with no Mini problems... you can also put LED's in the plastic "blank" that covers the hidey-hole as a rear "fog", but the OE fog is too deep....
     
  7. iwashmycar

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    #8 iwashmycar, Dec 5, 2011
    you just need a 1 1/4" ball mount and whatever ball size the trailer tongue uses (usually 2")

    most and UHaul stores sell lots of them. They could probably even set it all up for you. Home Depot also stocks some (usually the 2" ones though so its a 50/50 chance)
     
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    #9 CHKMINI, Dec 5, 2011
    FWIW....those are the cleanest exhaust tips that I've ever seen:Thumbsup: