Does anyone drive a Mini Cooper w/bike rack?

[Dannielle]

thanks! that's very helpful.

this is the bike rack I bought about a month ago (to use with my husband's truck...but I'd like to make it work for the mini because I love this bike rack)

http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-R...an/S64650.html

But when I looked up the hitch on the same site I got this-
http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2010_Mini_Cooper.htm

which mentions-

All non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported by stabilizing straps per Curt warranty requirements

as well as-

Heat shield must be trimmed or modified for hitch installation

It looks like the MiniDoMore hitch doesn't have those issues.

Thanks!

[GLC1968]

I used a Saris bones rack when I had my mini. I loved that it attached fully to the back hatch, so that I could easily open it with the rack on it (I even did it with my bike still on it, but that was nerve-wracking!).

You did just buy the best car in the world. I'd give anything to have mine back.

Anyway, don't be intimidated by the 'trim the heat shield' thing. I had to do that to install a hitch on my Prius and it was no big deal. I don't know anything about any additional straps though.

[runningcyclist]

I have no suggestions to make but just had to pop in as I absolutely love Minis as I had an ancient Mini Cooper back in the 90s. She leaked but I loved her greatly and plan to get another one at some point............ bike purchases permitting .