We Flat Tow a Mini Cooper Behind Our RV

They said it can’t be done

I have always wanted a BMW but they are a little out of our price range, at least the ones I keep eyeing. Then I saw the cutest little car, a Mini Cooper. My husband’s eyebrows arched with concern at the size. However, we are elderly, and people seem to shrink with age, and we own a Yorkie so we would fit perfectly. I flashed a pleading glance at him, an old lady sexy look, and a pouty smile. It still works at 60.

So, he started investigating. Imagine how excited I was to learn Mini Coopers are made by BMW. Then envision my frustration when he reported back that the owner’s manual says Coops should not be towed. I held out hope as he explored the internet for more information.

Now a little background. Randy is an ASE certified mechanic with an imaginative mind and a can-do attitude. During our 40-year marriage, I come up with a hairbrained idea, he says it can’t be done, and then he makes it happen. In fact, he loves to be challenged. So, I waited patiently.

A couple weeks later, Randy told me he thought we might be able to tow a Mini Cooper. No surprise to me.

When he made the final announcement that a Mini Cooper would fulfill our needs and my desire, we were sitting in an RV park in Desert Springs, CA. By this time, we had been…