Custom Fit Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Equinox
Question:
I want to dinghy-tow a 2016 Chevy Equinox behind an RV. Do you have a kit for connecting the RV lights to the Equinox lighting system?
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
Yes we do. The Hopkins tow bar wiring kit part # HM56108 is a custom fit wiring harness for your 2016 Chevy Equinox that will allow your RV to connect to it and control the taillights. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. For an umbilical connector to go from the 4-way of this harness to the 7-way on your RV you would want the part # HM47075.
You will need a few more components to flat tow your vehicle though. For a base plate kit we have the Blue Ox part # BX1689 that has been confirmed as a fit and would work well to provide the attachment point for the tow bar. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
The most compatible tow bar is the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 that is loaded with features to make for easy connection/disconnection and comes with safety cables.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot ii # BRK2016, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Hopkins Endurance, Flex-Coil Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way to 5-Way or 4-Way Flat with Nite-Glow
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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