How to Mount a MINI Cooper Roof Box

Looking to add another level of versatility to your MINI Cooper? You may wish to install a MINI Cooper roof box. Whether you need to carry camping supplies, sports gear, or additional luggage, you’ll be able to expand your cargo capacity by picking up a MINI roof box at the MINI of Warwick parts center near Providence, RI. This guide will walk you through the steps on how to install a MINI Cooper roof box. If you’d rather let the professionals handle the job for you, schedule an appointment with our service center today!

Roof Box: MINI Cooper Installation

Before you attempt to install your MINI roof box, make sure to check your owner’s manual to find the roof load limit for your specific MINI model. If your MINI Cooper already has factory-installed roof racks, or if you have had roof racks installed after you have purchased your vehicle, you’ll find the MINI Cooper roof box installation to be quite simple and easy for you and a friend to accomplish. The following steps will show you how to install a MINI Cooper roof box:

1. Install the four anchor points by pushing the screws of the sliding blocks up through the bottom holes of the roof box.
2. Fit the clamps plates into the molds and thread them loosely onto the sliding block screws.
3. Lift the MINI roof box onto the roof carrier rails. This will be easier if you have someone to help you lift and place the box.
4. Slide the box to the left side of the carrier rails until both left-hand sliding blocks are in front of the carrier rails ends.
5. Check to make sure that you can still open the rear hatch.
6. Thread both of the left sliding blocks into the carrier rails and slide the MINI roof box to the opposite side of the carrier rails.
7. Position both right-hand sliding blocks in front of the right-side carrier rails ends and thread them into the rails.
8. Slide the MINI roof box along the carrier rails toward the center of the roof and make sure that it is properly aligned.
9. Open the roof box from one side and tighten all four clamping bolts on top of the sliding blocks.

The MINI roof box can be opened from either side for easy loading, just make sure to evenly distribute the weight within the roof box. MINI Cooper load limits should always be followed. It is also important that you use the lashing and tension belts to tie down your cargo so the load won’t shift when you drive.

What is the Best Roof Box for a MINI Countryman?

The best roof box for a MINI Countryman is a genuine OEM MINI roof box. Aerodynamic and specifically designed and styled for MINI Cooper models, a genuine OEM MINI Cooper roof box features high-quality construction and has been tested and approved by MINI engineers. We carry a wide range of MINI Countryman accessories including roof boxes at MINI of Warwick, and all of our original MINI accessories are covered by a limited warranty of up to 4 years/50,000 miles*.

Find Your MINI Cooper Roof Box Today at MINI of Warwick

Interested in a MINI roof box? MINI Cooper OEM roof boxes will provide the perfect fit and will give you the extra cargo space you need on your next adventure outside of Cranston, RI. Looking for the best roof box for a MINI Countryman, Clubman, or Hardtop 2 Door? Just stop by the parts center at MINI of Warwick. You can also order a MINI roof box from us online and we’ll have it ready for you to pick up at your convenience. Don’t forget to check out our rotating service coupons and parts specials to take advantage of some of the best deals in the Newport, RI area. Please feel free to contact our parts team if you have any questions.

*Most original MINI accessories that are installed on/in the vehicle prior to the delivery to the client will carry the full MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty. If the installation is made by a dealer after the retail sale of the vehicle, the accessory will carry the remainder of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty period or the limited parts warranty for two years from the date of installation, whichever is greater. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or any parts (including accessories) thereof. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.