Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• What Towbar and Baseplate Kit are Needed for Towing the 2011 Chevy Equinox
  The Roadmaster EX4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, item # RM-523160-4, is the correct base plate kit for your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar with 6-Wire Electric Cord - 6,000 lbs, item # RM-576 that you selected would be an excellent choice for towing your vehicle if your motorhome has a 2 inch hitch mounted at the rear. With the Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar and the EZ4 base plate kit you will get the safety cables and the 6 wire wiring needed to span...
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• Will the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit Work with a Towmatic II Tow Bar on a 2014 Equinox
  The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, # RM-523160-4, requires the tow bar adapter, # RM-038, to work with the Towmatic II tow bar. The base plates on your Honda should have required this adapter as well, so if you already have the adapter, you could simply reuse it with your new base plates on the Chevy Equinox. The only other part you may be interested in is the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. This will make it easier to disconnect the tow bar from the adapter when you are not towing....
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Chevy Equinox AWD
  Some models of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox cannot be flat towed, especially those with the continuously variable transmission (CVT). These models must be towed using a tow dolly like # RM-2050-1. This tow dolly comes with electric brakes, safety cables, adjustable axle and ramps, and adjustable wheel nets. I have included a link to the installation details. Before you attempt to flat tow your Equinox AWD, I recommend checking your owners manual for any flat towing restrictions or procedures....
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2015 Chevy Equinox
  I will start out by confirming that the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # RM-523160-4 you have does fit your 2015 Chevy Equinox. To connect the base plate kit to your motorhome you will want to use the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar item # RM-522, the Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars item # 910021-00, and the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables item # RM-643. The Falcon Tow Bar item # RM-522 has...
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• Flat Towing Questions, Getting Started
  Flat towing a vehicle safely you must have: 1, A base plate kit installed on your towed vehicle. Such as the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # RM-523160-4. 2, A tow bar to connect your towed vehicle to the RV. Such as the Roadmaster Falcon Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522. 3/4, Safety cables to add an extra level of safety between the two incase of accidental disconnect and Wiring to synchronize your RV’s and towed vehicles lights.. Such as the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain...
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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Equinox
  For your 2016 Chevy Equinox we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-523184-4 which is a confirmed fit as long as you don't have adaptive cruise control or active air shutters. This would work well with the Sterling tow bar you have part # RM-576. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Chevy Equinox Behind a Motor Home
  Between the MX and EZ4 base plates for the 2011 Chevy Equinox, both have removable draw-bar arms that you can take out when not in use so either one would be virtually invisible with the arms out. I recommend going with the EZ4 base plates, # RM-523160-4, because they are compatible with more tow bars. Before going any further you will want to consult the vehicle owners manual to make sure your Equinox can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements or procedures you need to...
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• Is Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar Compatible with EZ4 Base Plate Kit on 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
  The Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-523160-4 is compatible with all Roadmaster Tow Bars, Including your Stowmaster. I believe the T-connector that you are referring to is the wiring harness for towing a trailer behind your vehicle. For wiring, you could use the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154. If you do not plan to tow your Equinox often, you could go with a set of magnetic lights like the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # RM-2120. To complete your...
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• Tow Bar Recommendation to Use With Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate for 2014 Chevy Equinox
  The most popular tow bar to use with an EZ4 base plate like the part # RM-523160-4 which is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Chevy Equinox is the Roadmaster Falcon part # RM-520. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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• Can a Blue Ox Tow Bar Be Used with Roadmaster Base Plates
  In order for your Blue Ox Alpha to work with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates, part # RM-523160-4, you need an adapter like part # RM-032. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you will need a system to join the tail lights of the motorhome to the tail lights of the towed vehicle. You will also need safety cables, and in many states, a supplemental braking system. The easiest lighting system to use is the Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Kit, part # RM-155. This kit is easy to install,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Chevy Equinox Behind an RV
  There are 5 main parts need to flat tow your 2013 Chevy Equinox: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For Roadmaster base plates you can use # RM-523160-4. There is a Blue Ox option that will fit, # BX1689. For a tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. It is rated for 6,500 pounds so it will have more than enough capacity for your Equinox. If you have to use the Blue Ox base plates then you will also need an adapter to use a Roadmaster tow bar, #...
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• Base Plate and Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations for 2012 Chevy Equinox
  Since you have a Roadmaster tow bar, use the base plate kit # RM-523160-4 which is compatible with all their tow bars. The Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-520 would be an excellent choice, this towbar also self centers and locks. Safety cables are sold separately as # RM-643. You'd need a few other items in order to flat tow the vehicle. For a wiring solution, I like the # RM-15247 diode kit. This allows a permanent installation and includes the wiring umbilical to connect the Equinox and the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Chevy Equinox Behind a Motor Home
  Roadmaster base plates # 523163-1 are only listed as a fit for the 2010 to 2015 GMC Terrain but not the Equinox. For the 2010 Chevy Equinox you can use Roadmaster base plates # RM-523160-4. I assume that since you previously flat towed the Terrain that you have a tow bar and safety cables but I will make some recommendations just in case you need those items as well. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. You can also use coiled safety cables # RM-643. For a lighting...
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• Can the Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-525 be Used with Roadmaster Base Plates
  Using your Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates, item # RM-525, with Roadmaster Base Plates, item # RM-523160-4, on your 2011 Chevy Equinox, will require the use of a set of Roadmaster Falcon 2 Replacement Swivel Collar, item # RM-9200-4. You would need to remove the Blue Ox adapters each time and install the swivel ears if you will be switching between vehicles. A better solution, if you are switching between vehicles would be to go with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, item # RM-523160-4,...
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2014 Chevy Equinox with a All Terrain Tow Bar
  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...
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• Equipping 2014 Chevy Equinox for Use w/ Roadmaster Brakemaster 9000
  Assuming that the motorhome is good to go, you'll need to following to equip your 2014 Chevy Equinox with the Brakemaster braking system: Brakemaster 2nd Vehicle Kit, part # RM-98160 Brakemaster Seat Adapter, part # RM-88280 Stoplight Switch Kit, part # RM-751439 Fuse Bypass, part # RM76511 Umbilical, part # RM-921004 If you don't have the Ail Cylinder that Mounts to the floor of the towed vehicle and pushes the brake pedal, you'll also need # RM-9100-50 If you haven't yet wired the...
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• Install Instructions Recommendation for EZ4 Base Plate Kit on 2014 Chevy Equinox
  I really wish we had an install video for any of the base plate kits that fit your 2014 Chevy Equinox but the best we can do right now is have you check out the install instructions link I attached to this page for the EZ4 # RM-523160-4 which are very detailed with color pictures and diagrams to walk you through the entire process.
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• Base Plates and Other Required Parts to Flat Tow 2011 Chevy Equinox LTZ with Falcon Tow Bar
  Yes, you can indeed use Roadmaster base plates # RM-523160-4 on your 2011 Chevy Equinox LTZ and Falcon tow bar. In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need safety cables, if you do not already have some, # RM-643. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic kit such as # RM-2120 or, for a more permanent solution, a diode kit # RM-15267. It looks like some fuses have to be pulled to flat tow your Equinox (consult vehicle owner's manual to confirm). We have the following...
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