Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2017 Chevy Equinox
Question:
Im looking to purchase a complete Flat Towing package for my 2017 Chevy Equinox with Adaptive Cruise Control. I was wondering if the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System will be good for us as we do a lot of driving through the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Is there a different braking system we should use instead?
asked by: Lon H
Expert Reply:
The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 system will definitely work for your travels through the mountains. The Inertia sensor detects deceleration and signals system to activate brake pedal with proportionate amount of pressure. The towed car's brakes are activated at the same time and with the same intensity as those in your motor home to provide proportional braking.
To flat tow your 2017 Chevy Equinox you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, and safety cables. You'll also need to follow the listed instructions in your owner's manual to get the vehicle ready to flat tow. I have the following recommendations for you below:
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - 2" RV Mount - 6K Item # e74ZR. This tow bar has non-binding arms that make attaching and disconnecting on any terrain super easy. This tow bar also comes with safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154. This wiring kit will splice into your vehicle's wiring to signal using your tail lights instead of running magnetic lights to the rear of your vehicle every time you need to tow.
Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-523184-5. These direct-connect brackets provide a quick and easy hookup with your tow bar and removable arms provide a clean and unobtrusive look when not in use.
Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000lbs # RM-643. The coiled design will prevent the cables from dragging on the ground.
Note: As per GM Technical Service Bulletin 17-NA-348, GM has identified 4-cylinder models of this vehicle as having steering instability issues while towing. If you have a 4-cylinder model of this vehicle, you will need a # RM-76517 instead of a # RM-76511, and will need to leave fuse DLIS #32 intact and pull the ABS module fuse located under the hood. Note: due to manufacturing variances, some 4-cylinder models may label the ABS module fuse as #15 or #16. You will also need to install a charge wire kit, # RM-156-25. This information is current as of November 20, 2017. Contact the vehicle manufacturer for further updates.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- FMX Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Fuse Bypass
- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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