Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2014 Chevy Equinox with a All Terrain Tow Bar
Question:
What are all the accessories needed for flat towing my 2014 Equinox with this tow bar. I have a Brakemaster system as well as a Roadmaster Guardian shield I want to use. Thank you,
asked by: David B
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2014 Chevy Equinox you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, possibly a high-low adapter, and a few additional accessories.
The base plate kit that works with both the Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 you referenced and your Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000 is the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-523160-4. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643 which are coiled to keep them from touching the ground and are rated for up to 6,000 lbs. You may also be interested in the lock # e98882 and tow bar cover # RM-055-3 to secure and protect your All Terrain tow bar.
Then for wiring I recommend the Flexo-Coil kit # RM-15267 which gives you easy connection points once installed and allows you to install the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to help keep your battery charged. When I looked up the flat towing instructions online for your Equinox it mentioned pulling a fuse. To make this process easier I recommend using a fuse bypass. Part # RM-76517 is for a 4-cylinder and part # RM76511 is for a V6.
The BrakeMaster part # RM-9160 for Air or Air over Hydraulic and # RM-9060 for Hydraulic are great braking systems but you will also need to utilize the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751439 so that the lights on your Equinox work properly and the Seat Adapter # RM-88280 so that the BrakeMaster sits properly.
Most flat towing setups require a high-low adapter for the tow bar to remain level while towing. I have linked our selection of adapters for you to check out as well as an article that will help you determine which is the best one for your application.
Attached are some installation videos and instructions for you to check out as well but you will also want to refer to your owner's manual for specific instructions for flat towing your Equinox.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Covers and Storage
- Tow Bar Cover
- Sterling
- Eagle
- Falcon
- Blackhawk
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Rock Guard
- Guardian
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- FMX Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Seat Adapter
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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