What Do I Need To Get My 2022 Chevy Equinox Setup To Tow A Pop-Up Trailer

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I am interested in towing a pop-up trailer, but my 2022 Chevy Equinox is not wired yet. I do have the factory tow package.

asked by: Anna

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We can help you get the wiring setup for your 2022 Chevy Equinox. The first thing you will need to do is install a 4-way connector for your vehicle. You will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C94FR. The nice thing about this wiring harness is that you will not have to splice any wires into your vehicle in order to make this work, it is a plug and play setup. You will plug this harness into your vehicle's factory tow package wiring harness. This can be found behind the rear bumper on the passenger side of your vehicle. I also recommend getting a mounting bracket to secure your 4-way connector. The Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat, part # 18144, is a simple bracket mount that you can attach to the underside of your rear bumper.

Once your 4-way connector is installed you can move to the next step, you need to install the 7-way connector. The nice thing about my 7-way connector recommendation is that you will still have the use of your 4-way connection. The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, part # ETBC7, is the next part you need to get setup to tow a pop-up trailer. The addition of the 7-way plug will add reverse lights, power for a brake controller, and a battery lead, to your 4-way connector.

The last items I will recommend for this installation are dielectric grease to ward off moisture and corrosion and a circuit tester to make sure all of your connections are working properly. You cannot go wrong with the Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz, part # 11755, and the LCD Digital Circuit Tester, part # PTW2992.

I have included product description links, a helpful weblink about wiring, and a number of video installations and reviews that I think will be of use to you below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

A brake controller isn't a vehicle specific item. The Redarc brake controllers such as the Tow-Pro Liberty, #RED24FR will fit your 2020 Chevy Equinox. Vehicles equipped with the tow package will have blunt-ended tow package wiring located behind…

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Answer 2

To install a brake controller in your 2020 Chevy Equinox like the Prodigy P3 part #90195 you'll wire it directly to the brake controller wiring under the dash but there isn't plug or port that you can plug directly in to. Vehicles equipped…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

There are two options for a wiring harness for your 2020 Chevy Equinox depending on what model you have. If you have LED tail lights you will want the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights item…

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Answer 10

The brake controller port on a 2021 Ford F-150 (if equipped) will be located behind the coin tray in the center console. This will be accessed by removing the panel under the steering wheel. I have attached a video which shows this below. For a brake…

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Answer 11

To add a in-bed 7-way to your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 to make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long item #C58FV. This harness puts a 4-way and 7-way…

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Answer 12

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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