Expert Answers about Chevrolet Equinox

• Light Kit for Bike Rack & Cargo Carrier
• There is definitely a light kit you can use with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier HR1450Z-85 on your 2016 Chevy Equinox. I recommend the Lets Go Aero LED Light Kit # H01540 because it comes with easy to use surface mounting brackets and has a 72" wiring harness, which will be enough for you to plug into the Curt Wiring Harness # C56210 that you mentioned you have on your '16 Equinox.
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• Finding The Brake Controller Input Wire On a 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox
• I found the installation video that we did on our 2019 Chevrolet Equinox but I have not been able to locate the video you mentioned with the 2018 Equinox. Our video we did was on a Equinox that came with the factory 7-way wiring and that may be why you do not see the same wiring. I recommend installing a Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751489 to give you your brake signal on your brake controller. This will ensure that you get enough power to the brake controller and do not risk...
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• Where to Attach Red Wire from Prodigy P3 When Installing on a 2015 Chevy Equinox
• Thank you for all of the details! Sounds like you have everything installed and ready to go for using your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 with your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox except for the Red wire. Typically this is connected to the Stop Light Switch which only gets power when the brake pedal is pressed, but for the Equinox, as you have discovered, it will need to be installed a little differently. I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha who said that you will need to gain access to your Body Control...
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• Can I Carry A Motorcycle On My 2016 Chevy Equinox With The E98865 Hitch Installed?
• As your 2016 Chevy Equinox can have a maximum of 350 pounds of tongue weight capacity, depending on how it came equipped, carrying a 280 dirt bike may be very doable. You will need to check your owner's manual for this capacity though, as again, it does depend on a few things. You will also want to check the weight of the carrier. As an example, the Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier # UF48-979033 weighs right at 52 pounds, so the combined weight will be 332 pounds. If your Equinox is rate for...
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• Does Exhaust Need Lowering to Install etrailer.com Class III e98904 Hitch on 2020 Chevy Equinox
• According to the instructions, the exhaust does NOT need to be dropped to install the etrailer # e98904 hitch on a 2020 Equinox.If you look at the install video I've linked, you can see a similar hitch being installed, the procedure would be the same with the # e98904 on your Equinox. This hitch fits all models except for the Diesel. If you have a Diesel, you'd want to use the Draw-Tite # 76217. This hitch wouldn't require the exhaust to be lowered either, but because of the DEF tank, the...
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• Do the Thule Tracks # THTP54 Flex to Match the Curvature of My Roof?
• While there is no curvature built into the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System - 54" Long # THTP54, the tracks are pliable and will flex to match most roof styles upon installation. The length of compatible crossbars you need depend on the year/make/model of your vehicle. Feel free to respond to this answer with that information, and I will be happy to recommend the right parts for you.
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• Does the Roadmaster Charge Line Kit Work with Different Battery Types and What is Included
• The Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 is compatible with AGM batteries like the one in your 2018 Chevy Equinox Premier. This is a circuit breaker and wire; no diode is included and it's generally not needed. The circuit breaker is there to help isolate the circuit from issues but it won't by itself prevent back-feeding. This isn't typically a concern with this kind of setup but if you wanted extra peace of mind you would just need to add a single diode like...
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• Will Trailer Light Wiring for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Work Without Reprogramming the Computer
• The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, item # 118494, for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, will not affect the vehicle computer system. This is a powered converter that draws the power to activate the trailers stop, turn, and running lights from the vehicle battery. the connectors that plug inline with the vehicles tail light wiring only require a very small amount of power to signal the converter box to activate the correct signal. In this way the vehicle circuitry is not effected. We have...
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• How To Remove The Trailer Wiring Harness On 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
• I have attached a photo of the connector on the wiring harness, part # C56012 that is attached to the connector you have in in your 2008 Chevrolet Equinox in the jack area at the rear. The top flatter part of the connector should be facing out toward the center of the cargo area. Reach behind the flat area that has the tab and press down to release the connector while firmly pulling the connector. This should pull right out and allow you to replace the harness with a new part. I have...
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• What Fasteners Need to Remove on 2019 Chevy Equinox to Install Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
• I attached a picture to this page that I hope is helpful. I took it from the install instructions for the Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1730 and it shows where all of the fasteners are that need to be removed in order to remove the front fascia. Once they are all off Blue says that you'll need to pull each of the corners of the front fascia away to get it to fully release. I attached a link to this page to see the full instructions as well.
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• Installing A Demco SBS Stay In Play Duo Supplemental Braking System On A 2020 Equinox LT AWD
• The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Chevy Equinox and I've attached an installation video of the braking system in a 2020 Chevy Equinox to help with your installation. I spoke with Demco about this same issue in a 2020 Buick Envision and they provided a picture of what they did to attach the actuator to the brake pedal (see attached picture). The technician recommended bending the bracket where it attaches...
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• Size of Circuit Breakers to Use To Install 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
• If you are installing a 7-way and brake controller you will want to use a circuit breaker in-line when connecting the Black wire from the 7-way to the battery and in-line from the brake controller to the battery. The Black wire will draw 12 volt power. For the Black wire that connects from the rear of the 7-way to the battery it is recommended to use a 40 amp circuit breaker, part # PK54540. The Black wire running from the brake controller to the battery should also have a circuit breaker...
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• Correct Torque Values When Installing Trailer Hitch on 2018 Chevy Equinox
• Because the nature of the hardware supplied with the hitch can change over time, we don't publish the torque values for the hitch installation hardware, however the torque values for the hardware used when installing the Curt # C13307 are mentioned in step # 5 of the installation instructions which I have linked for you. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also want to look into getting a wiring harness, ball mount and the properly sized trailer ball. For a wiring harness, use #...
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• How to Install Battery Charge Line Kit on 2018 Chevy Equinox While Using Blue Ox Patriot II
• While I can't give you a definitive answer as to how your shop chose to wire in the 12V accessory plug on the dash of your 2018 Chevy Equinox, I can say that it is highly unlikely that it's wired up to the 12V center pin on your 6-Pole connector. Typically, a 12V outlet like # RM-9332 is wired to the vehicle battery through a fuse box, as shown in the included installation video at the bottom of the page. This allows the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR to be powered by your vehicle's battery,...
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• Finding an Installer for a Draw Tite Hitch on a 2019 Chevy Equinox
• The best way to find a place to install a hitch like the Draw Tite part # 76419 on your 2019 Chevy Equinox will be by finding a local garage to you with a good reputation. Hitch installs are pretty basic for most installers so any mechanic with a solid reputation will have no problem at all. We don't have a list of installers we can point you towards though.
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• How to clean Weld Nuts and Torque Specs to Install etrailer # e98865 on a 2011 Chevy Equinox
• If your weld nuts are rusted then the best way to clean them would be to spray them with a lubricant like PB Blaster lubricant or WD-40 and then scrubbing them with a wire brush like part # DW00254 after the lubricant has sat for a few minutes. You may need to do this a few times as in mentioned in the attached article and video on cleaning weld nuts. I was able to find that you are installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 on your 2011 Chevy Equinox. I have attached the...
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• How Does the Blue Ox Patriot Activate Brake Lights On 2020 Chevy Equinox With Diodes
• The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR does not tie into the stop light circuit on the vehicle, it would operate independently of the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 (Premier Models Only). The diodes would prevent both the towed vehicle and tow vehicle from both sending power to the tail lights on the towed vehicle.
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• Are Resistors Needed to Install Roadmaster Hy-Power Diode Kit on 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier
• I checked with Roadmaster and for the Premier model of your 2019 Chevy Equinox the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 will work perfectly without additional components like a resistor. The Premier option features LEDs inside the taillight housings that are directly compatible with the Diode Kit.
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• What is the Purpose of the Black Wire Between the 7-Way and Battery
• The 40 amp circuit breaker part # PK54540 gets installed on the 12 volt power wire between the 7-way trailer connector and the vehicle's battery. The purpose of this wire is to provide a charge for an auxiliary or breakaway battery on the trailer. It will go to the 1 o'clock pin on the 7-way which you can see from the attached photo. It is not required nor needed for the 7-way to function if that is what you are after.
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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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