Adding a 7-Way and Brake Controller to a 2012 Chevy Equinox

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car has towing cap of 3,500#. What does this mean? the camper Im looking at has dry wt of 2226# and GVWR of 3052#, can I pull this. I put on one of your hitches in spring will have to install a light kit maybe electric brake kit. Do have these parts

asked by: Mike M

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It means that the vehicle, when properly equipped, can tow a trailer that weighs up to 3,500 pounds. If your 2012 Chevy Equinox is a model that is rated for 3,500 pounds then you will not have a problem towing a trailer weighing up to 3.052 pounds.

Usually to reach the maximum capacity you will need to have a trailer with electric brakes and use a brake controller to activate them. We do have the parts you will need for this.

First you will need to install a 4-Way trailer connector, # 118494 if the vehicle does not have the factory tow package (which if it doesn't then it is likely not rated for the maximum of 3,500 pounds). If it does have the factory tow package then you can use # 118264. A Chevy dealer can run the VIN to determine how the vehicle is equipped.

Next you will need to install # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way, retain the 4-Way, and have the wiring for a brake controller. For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation on a similar vehicle for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

If your 2013 Chevy Equinox came with the factory trailer hitch and there is trailer wiring present you have the tow package and the correct trailer wiring harness you'd need is the #118264. Otherwise if you do not have the tow package…

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I spoke with a local Chevrolet dealer and activating the tow package on your 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is more involved than having the fuses in place. They said depending on your specific vehicle, a few additional components may need to be added and…

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Answer 3

We do have wiring kits, that will work with your 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, that do not require the vehicle have a tow package. However, the item you selected, Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #118264, will only fit the 2010-2012 Equinox…

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If your 2014 Chevy Equinox did not come with the factory tow package, then the factory connection point is probably not functional. You can test it with a circuit tester such as #PTW2993 while someone runs through the lighting functions on the…

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The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118264 is a great option for a wiring harness on your 2013 Chevy Equinox for use with your cargo carrier's light strip. I have added a link to a video…

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Answer 6

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 7

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You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 12

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