Question Is anyone out there Flat Towing a Mini Countryman?

[dwesch]

Hello RV Friends! Just purchased our first RV and we're looking get a TOAD. We really like the Mini Countryman as an option, but know the manufacturer won't endorse towing of any kind. I know by searching several forums that there are a ton of people towing Minis out there. Curious if anyone is currently towing a Mini Countryman and what their experience has been like. Thanks!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Welcome to RVF, @dwesch; glad to have you here with us. As for towing the Mini Cooper, I've seen a number of them on (or in) a trailer, but none being towed four-wheels-down. Just my observation.

TJ

 

[RandyB]

any help here?:

Nearly 5 Years of Flat Towing a MINI Cooper Behind our Motorhome | Technomadia

When we first started off full timing, we used a Jeep (and then eventually a truck) to pull small travel trailers. When we were settled into a camping spot the house was unhitched, and the tow vehicle became our local transportation. That lasted about four year. And then we got a motorhome, or...

www.technomadia.com

https://www.etrailer.com/question-309192.html

 

[dwesch]

Welcome to RVF, @dwesch; glad to have you here with us. As for towing the Mini Cooper, I've seen a number of them on (or in) a trailer, but none being towed four-wheels-down. Just my observation.

TJ

Thanks TJ! Appreciate the info.

 

[dwesch]

any help here?:

Nearly 5 Years of Flat Towing a MINI Cooper Behind our Motorhome | Technomadia

When we first started off full timing, we used a Jeep (and then eventually a truck) to pull small travel trailers. When we were settled into a camping spot the house was unhitched, and the tow vehicle became our local transportation. That lasted about four year. And then we got a motorhome, or...

www.technomadia.com

https://www.etrailer.com/question-309192.html

Thanks Randy - I've seen this post as well. I notice you can buy all of the parts to Flat Tow - but it's been hard to find someone actually doing it. Appreciate the info!