Comments on: MINI Teams up with Republic of Fritz Hansen to Create the MINI SpaceBox http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: hardingsan http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255768 hardingsan Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:54:35 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255768 <p>what? no clubman d love?</p> what? no clubman d love?

]]> By: Woofcast #290 | whiteroofradio.com - The MINI Cooper Podcast http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255752 Woofcast #290 | whiteroofradio.com - The MINI Cooper Podcast Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:15:54 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255752 <p>[...] course, we cover news of the week from Motoringfile.com. If you were wondering what a Space Box is, here you go. Of course, if you are looking for something more practical, check out the image above, sent in by [...]</p> [...] course, we cover news of the week from Motoringfile.com. If you were wondering what a Space Box is, here you go. Of course, if you are looking for something more practical, check out the image above, sent in by [...]

]]> By: lilcoopr http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255522 lilcoopr Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:32:08 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255522 <p>This is probably a joke... poking fun at those who still don't think the Clubman is spacious enough for their big, American lifestyles.</p> This is probably a joke… poking fun at those who still don’t think the Clubman is spacious enough for their big, American lifestyles.

]]> By: eager2own http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255515 eager2own Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:03:47 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255515 <p>I'm having trouble thinking of anything lamer than a trailer specially designed for a car that can't tow it. What next? a roof rack for the cabrio?</p> I’m having trouble thinking of anything lamer than a trailer specially designed for a car that can’t tow it. What next? a roof rack for the cabrio?

]]> By: DUDE! http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255500 DUDE! Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:08:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255500 <p>Finally a design topic... but since there are no real interior shots not much to comment on.</p> <p>Seems most here are only concerned about the hitch... In my travels to MINI events I'd say the best hitch I saw was made by MINI FINI. The MINI DO MORE hitch, to me, is a bit weak in construction, at least the last one I saw.</p> Finally a design topic… but since there are no real interior shots not much to comment on.

Seems most here are only concerned about the hitch… In my travels to MINI events I’d say the best hitch I saw was made by MINI FINI. The MINI DO MORE hitch, to me, is a bit weak in construction, at least the last one I saw.

]]> By: Viley http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255459 Viley Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:12:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255459 <p>Lamesauce</p> Lamesauce

]]> By: robble http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255444 robble Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:47:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255444 <p>No way the MINI is going to tow that thing. Tongue weight aside, it probably weighs close to what the MINI does.</p> <p>I think it's just a marketing stunt.</p> No way the MINI is going to tow that thing. Tongue weight aside, it probably weighs close to what the MINI does.

I think it’s just a marketing stunt.

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255437 C4 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:25:25 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255437 <p>www.minidomore.com</p> <p>Their hitch is a 1 1/4" Class I</p> <p>200 pound maximum tongue weight</p> <p>1,400 pound maximum towing capacity.</p> <p>I think MINI, AirStream and Republic of Fritz Hansen should get together with MINIDoMore and develop a hitch receiver suitable for this application.</p> http://www.minidomore.com

Their hitch is a 1 1/4″ Class I

200 pound maximum tongue weight

1,400 pound maximum towing capacity.

I think MINI, AirStream and Republic of Fritz Hansen should get together with MINIDoMore and develop a hitch receiver suitable for this application.

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255435 C4 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:10:35 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255435 <p>@<a href="#comment-255431" rel="nofollow">lavardera</a>:</p> <p>Nope it doesn't. However, MiniDoMore.com already sells a tow hitch receiver for the Clubman.</p> @lavardera:

Nope it doesn’t. However, MiniDoMore.com already sells a tow hitch receiver for the Clubman.

]]> By: glangford http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255433 glangford Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:05 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255433 <p>Just read the above trailer is 22 ft. That's getting upwards of hitch weight of 500 lbs. Going to need some really strong springs.</p> Just read the above trailer is 22 ft. That’s getting upwards of hitch weight of 500 lbs. Going to need some really strong springs.

]]> By: glangford http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255432 glangford Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:57:40 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255432 <p>Looks smaller than the size of a 17' bambi airstream which has a hitch weight of just 370 lbs. Possible with some reinforcement, I guess</p> <p>http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/airstream-bambi-small-travel-trailer.aspx</p> <p>Airstreams are not cheap trailers, very pricey even bambi is in the 25-30K range.</p> <p>Scamp fiberglass trailers are a little more economical both in weight and cost.</p> Looks smaller than the size of a 17′ bambi airstream which has a hitch weight of just 370 lbs. Possible with some reinforcement, I guess

http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/airstream-bambi-small-travel-trailer.aspx

Airstreams are not cheap trailers, very pricey even bambi is in the 25-30K range.

Scamp fiberglass trailers are a little more economical both in weight and cost.

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255431 lavardera Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:55:58 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255431 <p>its not hitched to the Clubman in any of the photos, nor is there a hitch on the Clubman. Does that answer your question.</p> its not hitched to the Clubman in any of the photos, nor is there a hitch on the Clubman. Does that answer your question.

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255427 C4 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:38:19 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255427 <p>Cool idea, but I would like to know how they plan to go about the Clubman pulling this trailer?</p> Cool idea, but I would like to know how they plan to go about the Clubman pulling this trailer?

]]> By: JonPD http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255422 JonPD Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:47:49 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255422 <p>I really don't think the Clubman could have been altered enough to handle the weight of the trailer. I personally think its a design exercise only.</p> I really don’t think the Clubman could have been altered enough to handle the weight of the trailer. I personally think its a design exercise only.

]]> By: James Irmiger http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255421 James Irmiger Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:43:49 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255421 <p>Are they actually going to put a hitch on the Clubman or is this only just an exercise in styling?</p> Are they actually going to put a hitch on the Clubman or is this only just an exercise in styling?

]]> By: Mike Pari http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/13/mini-teams-up-with-republic-of-fritz-hansen-to-create-a-new-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-255420 Mike Pari Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:39:43 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8687#comment-255420 <p>What is the Airstream trailer weight and can the Mini handle it? Thanks Mike Pari www.socaltearops.com</p> What is the Airstream trailer weight and can the Mini handle it? Thanks Mike Pari http://www.socaltearops.com

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