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Old 06-26-2019, 02:46 AM   #6
Norrirn
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 29.2
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 191
THOR #2542
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Originally Posted by SANDDOG View Post
Hi All, looking to purchase a mini cooper (used and manual trans ) want to tow 4 down. Don't know much about the car or steering lock, would you just leave the key in the ignition for the steering to operate when towing ?


Our 2012 Mini Cooper has no steering wheel lock; electric steering. We tow it 4 down with no issues. Blue Ox face plate, tow bar, and Patriot brake. It was necessary to wire an auxiliary power receptacle directly from the battery for the Patriot as the Mini shuts down all interior power when the “key” is removed. You’ll need to deal with the brake lights. I added diodes on the tail light circuits so power is drawn from the Mini with the ignition on or from the motor home when under tow.

The best part is that it’s very light, 2,500lbs, and it’s lots of fun to drive on mountain roads.
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