What Parts Do I Need To Flat Tow My 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Question:
What do I need to flat tow my 2021 Chevrolet Equinox behind a motorhome?
asked by: Shelby
Expert Reply:
There are a few things that you need to flat tow your 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. You need a base plate, tow bar, supplemental braking system, wiring kit, and safety cables, then you will have flat towing setup for your vehicle.
The base plate that I recommend is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # RM-523193-5. It is a direct connect towbar, so you will not need a quick-disconnect crossbar, and it is almost invisible when not in use.
This base plate pairs well with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 8K, part # RM-576. It is a non-binding tow bar that is constructed from a lightweight aluminum. It also comes with cable guides to keep the safety chains and wiring from getting tangled.
The supplemental brake system I recommend is the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional, part # HM39524. This system can give you proportional braking or you can use the manual mode and take full control of your trailer's braking.
You will need some wiring in order for this setup to work for your vehicle. The Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights, part # RO94FR, the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles, part # RM-156-25, and the Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz., part # 11755, are all necessary to flat tow your vehicle. The Smart Diodes wiring kit will help your flat towed vehicles lights mirror your RV's lights, while ensuring you do not have any issues with the varying voltages in your lights. The battery charge line kit will keep your towed vehicle's battery charged during the flat tow and the dielectric grease will help keep corrosion out of your wiring.
Lastly, the safety chain I recommend is the Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2, part # BX88197, are the coiled Blue Ox cables. The have snap hooks at both ends for a more secure connection.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz.
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring
- Dielectric Grease
- LubriMatic
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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 84 Inch Long
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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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 Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- 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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