Hey William,
If your 2018 Chevy Equinox has rails that run from front to back then I recommend the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 and TimberLine Towers # Y33TR.
If you have a naked roof then you'll need the following roof rack components:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK488
To haul the kayak you can can clamp on a carrier like the Rhino-Rack... view full answer...
Unfortunately, those shutters are going to be a bit of an issue no matter what you choose ultimately. I recommend going with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98965 paired with the Adapter for Blue Ox Tow Bar to etrailer Tabless Base Plates # e98986.
This is going to require you to remove the shutters unfortunately, but the alternative is no base plate kitsince none work with the shutters.
Along with that base plate kit and adapter, you're going to need a wiring harness # RO94FR... view full answer...
Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out!
Since you already have the Blue Ox tow bar you'll want the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C28FR for your 2024 Chevy Equinox because it matches up directly with your tow bar.
Then for wiring I recommend the Roadmaster wiring which is part # RM26FR for an LS or LT and then part # RM38FR for a Premier. If you already have a 6-Way to 7-Way adapter then you need parts # RO94FR and # RO44FR respectively.
It looks like you'll also need to disconnect your battery... view full answer...
Yes we do. We have some for all the common sizes. I will link a few for you.
Curt 3/8" Bolt Leader # C58390.
Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader - 1/2" # C58400.
7/16" Bolt Leader # 80103-1.
Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader - 5/8" # C58430. view full answer...
Roadmaster gives an estimate of 3 hours for their Base Plate # RM-523193-5 on your 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LS. Do understand that this time from is for an experienced technician. If you are installing this yourself Bill, I would double that time for an average DIY enthusiast.
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System # RM-8700 is going to be a 2 hour install time for an experienced technician. Again that would be about double for a DIY enthusiast installing it themselves. Do note... view full answer...
Hey Dave great question. So some people will use the seat belt to lock the steering wheel. To do this wrap the seat belt around the steering wheel a few times and then buckle it and then pull the seat belt all the way out so that it's ratcheting and let it go and it will be locked to the steering wheel and hold it straight. You can pull on the steering wheel side of the seat belt to take out as much slack as possible so that it won't slip.
To undo this you would just unbuckle the seat belt. view full answer...
I'm going to start with your baseplate on your 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5 is a great choice and will fit correctly. With the standard P225/65R17 tires you will have a base plate height of 15-3/4". You will need to measure the receiver height on your 2021 Winnebago Navion to determine if you will need a Roadmaster High-Low Adapter like the 4" # RM-048-4 to keep the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 within the 3" of level.... view full answer...
Hi Chris,
Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5 is an EZ5 baseplate and fits the following models: 1.5L Turbo Gas FWD, 1.6 Diesel FWD and 1.6 Diesel AWD only. For 2019 only, includes the 2.0L Turbo FWD and AWD. You shouldn't need any adapters to connect to your Nighthawk tow bar # RM-676 as long as it's the version that has Roadmaster direct-connect style attachment points. There's a version with connectors for Blue Ox baseplates # RM-677 so just double check... view full answer...
When it comes to installing a trailer wiring harness on your 2022 Chevrolet Equinox the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK67KR is the right option.
The wiring has a simple plug and play installation that plugs behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. Then you will have to run the hot lead up to the car's battery. When the wiring harness is not in use I recommend The 4 Pole Mounting Bracket # 18144. This will keep your harness out of... view full answer...
Hi Dean,
The Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C28FR is the only baseplate we have listed as confirmed fit for models with Lower Active Air Shutters. This baseplate is compatible with both Curt and Blue Ox tow bars. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations:
Tow Bar: Curt Rambler Non-Binding Tow Bar # C26FR
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: For L, LS, LT models you'll want the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit # RM-15267. For Premier models you'll... view full answer...
Hey Dave, this is a great question. So vehicles that are installed in the hitch of a towed vehicle have a slight side to side "wiggle" as the front steering wheels seek to be centered but ends up over correcting back and forth. What Hollywood Racks has determined is that this fatigues some of their racks like the Destination part # HLY94FR over time which causes them to fail.
They do have the RV Rider part # HLY64FR which is a similar e-bike rack that can be used in the hitch of a flat... view full answer...
Yes, upgrading your hitch with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e59ZR or the Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 76419 would increase the tongue weight capacity to 675 lbs. view full answer...
Wagner, for your 2022 Chevrolet Equinox I recommend checking out the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98CR. This hitch has a 3,500 lb weight capacity, a 525 lb tongue weight capacity, and is assembled in the USA. view full answer...
Hi Bill,
Air shutters reduce drag but they're not so important that you couldn't take them off to install a baseplate. If you haven't picked out your flat towing components yet then I have the following recommendations:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and has a built in rise/drop to keep it level between the motorhome and Equinox.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit:... view full answer...
Hey Joshua,
Demco unfortunately only offers the Coachlink monitor # SM99945 with a 12v cigarette style plug currently. If your motorhome doesn't have a 12v cigarette style port to plug this in then you can install one with part # RM-9332. view full answer...
There are no compatibility issues with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C94FR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System item # RM-8700.
Please note that the Curt item # C94FR is designed for the 2021 Chevy Equinox's with the factory tow package. If yours does not have the factory tow package you will need item # 118750. These are for towing a trailer with your Equinox and are unrelated to anything involving flat towing. view full answer...
Hi Jeremy; yes, the Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM99251 will work on a 2018 Chevy Equinox, including with the diesel engine. view full answer...
Robert, if you have a bare roof your only option for a roof rack is going to be one that clamps into the door jambs. These roof racks don't seem like they'll be secure on the surface, but actually end up being just as good as a standard roof rack.
If you're interested, I recommend checking out the Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit # RR96PP.
This kit incudes a set of 46" low profile crossbars, which will be plenty big for a 28' ladder when paired with a set of ratchet straps # EM24UV, has a 165... view full answer...
Hey Charles, we actually don't have any Locame parts because we don't carry that brand. We do have similar adjustable ball mounts like the Flint Hill Goods Adj Tri-Ball Mount # FHG92VR which includes a tri-ball mount, fits in a 2" hitch, and has 5 3/4" of rise/drop. view full answer...
Hi Chris,
Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5 would be a compatible fit for your 2019 Chevy Equinox AWD with a 2.0L Turbocharged engine. The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that are connected to a crossbar-style crossbar mount adapter so you can just remove it and connect the tow bar directly to the baseplate. If you decide to swap out the tow bar later on then you'll just want to get a tow bar that's compatible with Roadmaster's Direct-Connect... view full answer...
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