Recommended Flat Towing System for 2017 Chevy Equinox AWD

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my question is can I flat tow a 2017 chevy equinox with all wheel drive,with emphasis on the all wheel drive system?

asked by: Eric

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Your 2017 Chevy Equinox AWD is flat towable with a max speed of 65 mph. For this system, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1689 along with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380. This comes with the safety chains needed.

For your tow bar wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will use diodes to allow you to utilize your factory wiring for a clean look. You will also need the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse # RM76511 and the # RM-156-25 to get power to your towed vehicle.

For your supplemental braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 which will only require adjustment at installation and then becomes a plug and play system. You will need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751439 to allow function because the vehicle power is off.

The last thing you will need is a high low adapter. I've attached and article to help you determine best fit for your motorhome and have linked the options for your convenience.

Let me know if you have further questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Eric

12/12/2017

my question is can I flat tow a 2017 chevy equinox with all wheel drive,with emphasis on the all wheel drive system?

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Jason S.

12/12/2017

Yes you can flat tow a 2017 Chevy Equinox with all wheel drive (AWD). There is a towing speed restriction of 65 mph in your owners manual, so I recommend using the system listed in the previous answer and starting your Equinox at the beginning of the day and at each RV fuel stop for about 5 minutes to move the fluids around to protect your vehicle. I recommend checking your owners manual for procedures.

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Answer 1

The covers for your EZ4 Base Plate #RM-523182-4 are the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate 1-1/2" Receiver Covers #RM-210. I confirmed this fit with my contact at Roadmaster.

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional #BLU37TR, uses a 12V powered remote that wirelessly connects to the 12V powered braking unit. This wireless remote has an inertia-based sensor in it that can sense the braking of the towing…

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Answer 3

According to the online manual for the GMC terrain that I reviewed the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few preparation steps are taken, including removal of fuse 32 to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically…

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Answer 4

According to Blue Ox the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR draws .50 amp (half an amp) when just plugged in. When activating the brakes it draws 1.50 amps so it will not drain the battery as long as you unplug if the vehicle will be sitting for a longer…

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Answer 5

In order to convert the 4-way trailer connector on your 2014 Thor ACE 29.2 to a 6-way trailer connector you would want to use the Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter part #A10-6034VP. The adapter plugs into the 4-way you have on your RV and will…

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You will need base plates for the Terrain. We have the Roadmaster EZ style kit, part #523163-1 available for your 2010 GMC Terrain. To use Roadmaster Baseplates with a Blue Ox Rangefinder II, you will need a set of bracket adapters, part #RM-037.…

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According to the online manual for the GMC terrain that I reviewed the vehicle can be flat-towed once a few preparation steps are taken, including removal of fuse 32 to prevent battery drain. I suggest you refer to your owners manual, specifically…

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To see a couple diagrams that show how the 6-way to 7-way adapter part #47435 is wired up check out the pictures I attached. The 6-way of this adapter has the center pin as the 12 volt circuit. That is the usual circuit that gets moved around on…

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Answer 9

I found an online copy of the owners manual from Ford for your 1997 Ford Taurus. It states that you can only flat tow with 4 wheels down for a maximum of 50 miles and at speeds no greater than 35 miles per hour. To tow the vehicle further and at…

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Answer 10

From my research all of the versions of the 2017 Chevy Equinox can be flat towed but if you found something else in your owner's manual then you should go by that. For pullinlg fuse #32 like you mentioned we recommend using the Roadmaster…

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Answer 11

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 12

From my research, I found that the Ion can be flat-towed if it is not the Red Line model. When flat-towing any vehicle, you will need 5 items. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the vehicle, and most states now require a…

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