Recommendation For Best Flat Tow Set-Up For 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Question:
I have a 2021 Chevy Equinox and need parts to tow behind our motorhome. I have a Roadmaster nighthawk tow bar already. What is the BEST set-up?
asked by: Mark P
Expert Reply:
There are 5 primary items needed to flat tow a vehicle behind a motorhome, the base plate kit, tow bar, Safety Cables, a wiring solution for your indicator lights and supplemental braking.
I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-523193-5. This fits all trim levels of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and matches your Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar, # RM-676 that already has the needed safety cables.
For the needed wiring solution on your Chevy Equinox, I suggest the # RM-152. This connects your RV's tail, brake and turn signal lights to your towed car's lighting system.
For the needed supplemental braking, I suggest the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System, # SM99251 for electric brakes. Or, if your motorhome has air brakes, then select Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes, # SM99243.
In addition, I suggest the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-156-25. And you may or may not need a high/low adapter depending on if your tow set-up is within 3" of level. I have attached a help article that helps you figure out if a high-low adapter is needed. I have also linked our page of high-low adapters so that you can choose the correct one if you determine one is needed.
Please note the product review and installation videos below for each of the items listed above. This will provide a complete system for safely towing your 2021 Chevrolet Equinox.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- 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 Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 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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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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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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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