All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD

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I have a 2020 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD is this towable?

asked by: Mike C

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Yes, you sure can flat tow your 2020 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD, and there are a number of parts needed for your vehicle, which I'll go over for you.

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables # RM-653
- Wiring Kit - For LED Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RO44FR
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- Wiring Kit - For Incandescent Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights # RO94FR
- Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord Kit # RM-98146-7
- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR

You will also need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75 if your motorhome does not have a charge line kit, and the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 is what you will need if you'd like to keep your '20 Equinox from getting damaged from road debris as you are flat towing it.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 2

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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