F55/F56 Anyone towing an F56 behind an RV yet?
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Anyone towing an F56 behind an RV yet?
Hi,
Newb to both MINI and this forum, but have always enjoyed seeing them on the road.
I'm going to start full-timing in an RV next spring and was curious if anyone has had any experience pulling an F56 behind one yet. I know many, many people pull R50/R53/R56 behind them without issue despite BMW saying it's a no-no. I'm strongly considering buying an F56 for my toad as it's a better alternative to the (boring) Honda Fit and the (less boring) Ford Focus.
Any experience or input on an F56 lash-up to an RV would be welcome.
Thanks.
Newb to both MINI and this forum, but have always enjoyed seeing them on the road.
I'm going to start full-timing in an RV next spring and was curious if anyone has had any experience pulling an F56 behind one yet. I know many, many people pull R50/R53/R56 behind them without issue despite BMW saying it's a no-no. I'm strongly considering buying an F56 for my toad as it's a better alternative to the (boring) Honda Fit and the (less boring) Ford Focus.
Any experience or input on an F56 lash-up to an RV would be welcome.
Thanks.
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I'm also considering buying a used late model MCS.
Do you own an F56?
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We have an MCS F56 manual
Try this:
http://prodcontent.s3.amazonaws.com/2014DinghyGuide.pdf
I would also call the Mini dealer near you and get their opinion.
When told by our dealer not to tow/toad/Dinghy our Mini, we had no intention of doing that .
We didn't pursue it. .
Try this:
http://prodcontent.s3.amazonaws.com/2014DinghyGuide.pdf
I would also call the Mini dealer near you and get their opinion.
When told by our dealer not to tow/toad/Dinghy our Mini, we had no intention of doing that .
We didn't pursue it. .
Last edited by Mrdi; 08-21-2014 at 01:01 PM.
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I'm well aware of that guide. It's how I know a Focus can be towed four-down without impacting the warranty.
I'm willing to take the hit on the warranty to drive an F56 if it's the same 'wink/nod' type deal that I've seen people experience when towing R5x Minis.
If they're telling you up front that you shouldn't toad it then perhaps the going opinion has changed somewhat. In that case, I'll either pick up a used Mk 2 or buy another brand.
Any additional experience on toading an F56 is more than welcome.
I'm willing to take the hit on the warranty to drive an F56 if it's the same 'wink/nod' type deal that I've seen people experience when towing R5x Minis.
If they're telling you up front that you shouldn't toad it then perhaps the going opinion has changed somewhat. In that case, I'll either pick up a used Mk 2 or buy another brand.
Any additional experience on toading an F56 is more than welcome.
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