Can I Flat Tow A 2018 Equinox AWD?

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Can I tow a 2.0 liter, all-wheel drive, 9 speed trans, Equinox with four wheels on the ground?

asked by: Van

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Expert Reply:

According to my research if your 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD 2.0L 9-Speed Automatic 6T50 is a 2018 you can only tow your Equinox on a trailer. I recommend checking your owners manual to confirm.

If your owners manual confirms that the Equinox is able to be flat towed, I have the following recommendations to get your towing started. You will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1689 along with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # 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: Timothy G

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Answer 1

What did you read about the Equinox that you are confused on? I looked up the owners manual of a 2018 Equinox and found the following in regards to flat towing: Front-wheel-drive (1.5 L Gas FWD/1.6 L Diesel) and all-wheel-drive (1.6 L Diesel only)…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Replacement Cover for Demco RV Tabless Base Plates - Qty 1 #DM15675 will fit your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #e98948.

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Answer 3

You are correct about active air shutters; they are motorized. Since your 2017 Chevy Equinox does not have them or adaptive cruise control you can use Blue Ox base plates #BX1689. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for…

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Currently, no manufacturers have made a complete flat towing setup custom engineered for a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. However, I'll still tell you what you are going to need. First, you're going to need a base plate like #e98948. A base plate is…

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Answer 5

For a Blue Ox flat towing setup for your 2017 Chevy Equinox we have the base plate kit part #BX1689 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. The most popular tow bar would then…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

There are a number of parts that you are going to need in order to flat-tow your 2017 Chevy Equinox, starting with a base plate. The Blue Ox, #BX1689, is a confirmed fit for your vehicle, and offers simple installation, using only bolts. For a tow…

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Answer 8

Flat towing a vehicle is always subject to the okay of the auto maker and the best place to check this is in the owner's manual (or with your local dealership which can see the car's specific factory-installed equipment by looking up its…

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Answer 9

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 10

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 11

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 12

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR has…

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