Recommended Flat Towing System Compatible with 2018 Chevy Equinox
Question:
Is the BlueOx BX1730 baseplate compatible with the BlueOx Alpha Tow bar? Thanks.
asked by: Bill P
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1730 for your 2018 Chevy Equinox is compatible with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. This will be a nice combination and the tow bar comes with the safety cables needed. I also recommend the Blue Ox baseplate and receiver locks # BX88177 to deter theft and give you peace of mind.
In case you don't have all the other parts you need, I have the following recommendations:
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will utilize your factory wiring while protecting your vehicle electronics. It will also give you a clean connection on the front of your vehicle.
For your braking system, I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR which will connect wirelessly to your controller in your motorhome. This unit will connect to your brake pedal and will use a 12V power supply # RM-9332.
The last thing you need is a high low adapter. To determine fit, I've attached an article and have also linked the page to your options for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- 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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Blue Ox Base Plate, Tow Bar Receiver, and High-Low Adapter Lock Kit - Keyed Alike - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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