R55 DoMore vs MiniFini for bikes only
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DoMore vs MiniFini for bikes only
I had posted on this a while ago and have read all the many posts (and not so many replies) that I can find. I had thought the Minifini was the solution I wanted, but now that I'm ready to buy, I see that this will cost me over $800 before installation. That's a lot of dough to take 2 bikes with me on vacation.
I only want the rear solution; no roof racks. And I want something mounted. I plan to take these on some long trips and want them securely attached to the rack and the rack securely attached to the car.
So, can someone tell me why I want one rather than the other? I understand the versatility the Minifini provides, but I don't see myself hauling or towing anything else.
If I missed another thorough discussion of the various pluses and minuses, I apologize.
I only want the rear solution; no roof racks. And I want something mounted. I plan to take these on some long trips and want them securely attached to the rack and the rack securely attached to the car.
So, can someone tell me why I want one rather than the other? I understand the versatility the Minifini provides, but I don't see myself hauling or towing anything else.
If I missed another thorough discussion of the various pluses and minuses, I apologize.
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The choice was easy for me, as MiniFini doesn't make a hitch for the Clubman
And other than that, the thing I like about MidiDoMore hitches is that they are standard square receiver. So any additionnal equipement you want to buy elsewhere will fit. With MiniFini, you are pretty much set in stone with their own accessories
And other than that, the thing I like about MidiDoMore hitches is that they are standard square receiver. So any additionnal equipement you want to buy elsewhere will fit. With MiniFini, you are pretty much set in stone with their own accessories
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I will admit that the prices are A LOT higher for the MiniFini stuff but it is also very well designed and engineered.
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Wow - VERY expensive. I ordered the MiniDoMore. $175 shipped with their $50 off promotion. And when it hit the Canadian border I didn't end up paying any taxes So my total cost was $175 landed, and now I just have to install it.
I don't know how much better the MiniFini stuff could be to justify a $700+ cost for the same thing.
I don't know how much better the MiniFini stuff could be to justify a $700+ cost for the same thing.
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Also, I like that my hitch is completely hidden when not using it.
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There is an alternative you may want to consider: my Clubman was the "test fit" for a new Clubman-specific hitch made by Curt Mfg. They installed in early October, and it should be available any time now in the general market. NAM vendor Dustin (AutoX Cooper) offers the Curt hitch for all other MINI's at $114.99 + $35 shipping, and he might be able to generate a price for you. Email Dustin at info@autoxcooper.com.
The Curt hitch is the same "hidden" style as the MiniDoMore, but has safety chain loops built onto the hitch frame itself, rather than putting them on the drawbar (MiniDoMore's are on the drawbar). I think it may only be offered in 1.25" receiver size, but I might be wrong. Mine is 1.25". If you're looking at a bike rack with that size receiver mount, you should be good.
The Curt hitch is the same "hidden" style as the MiniDoMore, but has safety chain loops built onto the hitch frame itself, rather than putting them on the drawbar (MiniDoMore's are on the drawbar). I think it may only be offered in 1.25" receiver size, but I might be wrong. Mine is 1.25". If you're looking at a bike rack with that size receiver mount, you should be good.
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Well, as my mentor had the MiniFini, I was leaning that way. Expensive, yes indeed. But there is always the fantasy that I might do other things with it. And I actually like the way it looks! Both with bikes and without. If the sun ever comes out I might post a photo.
So I got it, and it is awesome. A solid, incredibly well-designed piece of hardware, that is easy on and very sturdy. (Well packaged and shipped fast as well--good service all around.) I am grateful for all the feedback here, but I think i will be very happy with this addition.
So I got it, and it is awesome. A solid, incredibly well-designed piece of hardware, that is easy on and very sturdy. (Well packaged and shipped fast as well--good service all around.) I am grateful for all the feedback here, but I think i will be very happy with this addition.
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