Best Flat Towing Set Up for a 2020 Chevy Equinox Premier
Question:
Would like to flat tow 2020 Chev Equinox Premier FWD 2.0 Turbo. Need to know what equipment tow bar, base plate, wiring, auxiliary brake system I may need. Towing behind 2021 Forest River FR3 30DS. Need to also know if you have an installer in the 29909 zip code area
asked by: Dale H
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you set your 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premiere FWD up for flat towing. I have listed the parts you will need along with installation and review videos below.
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights item # RM-676
Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-523193-5
Wiring Harness: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit item # RM-152-98146-7
Auxillary Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251
Charge Line: Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25
You may also need a high low adapater. I have linked our help article that will make sure you find the correct one for your 2021 Forest River FR3 30DS.
We do have installers all over the country including Beaufort, SC. You will want to go to any of our product pages and above the videos you will see a blue link that says Locate installers near me. Once you put your zip code in you will see we have four installers available within 50 miles.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- 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 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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