Could 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Tow an 850 lb Trailer

Question:

Can it haul a u-haul 4x8 trailer 850 pounds?

asked by: Kathy P

Helpful Expert Reply:

I looked up the towing capacity of your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and found that it can tow up to 1,500 lbs. So a 850 lb trailer like you mentioned wouldn't be an issue at all. So you'll want a hitch like the etrailer hitch # E98865 that you referenced. This is a 2 inch hitch with more capacity than you'd need which would work really well.

You'll also need trailer wiring to control the lighting of the trailer. For that we have the Tekonsha kit part # 118494 which will provide a 4-way.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C