Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2022 Chevy Equinox LT AWD With a 2021 Winnebago Navion Class C RV

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I have ordered 2022 Chevy Equinox LT AWD and will be setting it up for flat towing behind my Class C RV 2021 Winnebago Navion. Can you look at my list below and give any further recommendations on equipment that I may be missing/incorrect and any other recommendations? RM522 Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar RM-645 Roadmaster 64inch Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables RM-523193-5 Roadmaster Base Plate DM86VR Demco Stay IN Play DUO Sup. Brake w/Wireless Coachlink Mon RO94FR Roadmaster Wiring Kit Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights RM-98146-7 Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord Kit RM-910030-7 RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End RM-156-25 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles RM-4750 Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening RM-055-3 Roadmaster Tow Bar Cover ???? High-Low Adapter TBD IR84FR InfiniteRule Lock Set - qty 3 Thanks

asked by: Danny B

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I'm going to start with your baseplate on your 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5 is a great choice and will fit correctly. With the standard P225/65R17 tires you will have a base plate height of 15-3/4". You will need to measure the receiver height on your 2021 Winnebago Navion to determine if you will need a Roadmaster High-Low Adapter like the 4" # RM-048-4 to keep the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 within the 3" of level. If you let me know the height to the center of your receiver I will be able to help you ensure you get the correct adapter. The RoadMaster Receiver Hitch Lock # RM-315 will secure the tow bar or you will need 2 if you require an adapter.

The RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 will come with the safety cables, cord kit, tow bar cover, and locks for the tow bars. You will simply need to use the Roadmaster Smart Diodes # RO34FR in place of the included diodes that come with the towing kit. The wiring and cables are hybrid cords with straight sections to pass through the bars and coiled sections so the excess will not drag while towing. You will also need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75 since the battery on your Equinox will drain while towing.

The Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor # DM86VR is my go to brake system for motor homes with hydraulic brakes. It requires that the brake lights are activated and the internal inertia sensor sense deceleration before it activates the brakes. This will prevent false braking when covering the brake pedal or coasting to a stop.

The Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 is the correct screen to work with your direct connect baseplate.

I hope that I didn't confuse you to much with using the Towing Combo Kit # RM-9243-1 rather than listing the Cables # RM-645, Cord Kit # RM-98146-7, Connector # RM-910030-7 and Cover # RM-055-3 separately. Please feel free to follow up with me on any thing that confuses you or parts you are unsure on.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, the engine on your Chevrolet Equinox will need to be run at times when flat towing. The easiest way to determine what needs to be done to flat tow your Equinox is to consult your owners manual. I went ahead and took a look at the owners manual…

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Answer 2

When a vehicle is being towed it cannot operate its own lights. The diodes are a gateway with 2 inputs and one output. One input is the regular wiring on the vehicle. The other input is from the RV. Since vehicles being flat towed will not have…

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Answer 3

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-523193-5 you mentioned will work great with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain #RM-576 you are interested in with the included pin and clips. You will need to add the RoadMaster 76" Single Hook…

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Answer 4

For your 2022 Chevy Equinox Roadmaster has their base plate kit part #RM-523193-5 as a confirmed fit that would work well with your Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar #RM-676. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety…

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Answer 5

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #RM-523196-5, for 2019 - 2020 Buick Envision is compatible with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, #RM-676.

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Answer 6

Yes the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System Item #RM-8700 will connect directly to your towed vehicle's battery and charge it while driving unlike most braking systems that would actually drain your battery. Some notes to consider…

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Answer 7

I believe the height you are looking for on the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-523193-5 is the height from the ground to the base plate to determine whether a high-low adapter is need. If that is the case, we do not have those…

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Answer 8

Although we don't have an installation video yet for the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-523193-5, I have confirmed with Roadmaster that it is a fit for your 2018 Chevy Equinox. I have also attached the installation details…

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Answer 9

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-523193-5 is a fit for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and what I recommend. It will work with any of the Roadmaster tow bars. It has a removal arm design for a clean look while not towing it features a…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM-523193-4 is compatible with all models of the 2020 Chevy Equinox so it will fit your AWD version. I have attached an installation video of this kit on a 2018 Equinox that you can check out. For a…

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Answer 11

We have a couple of options for wiring harnesses for your 2022 Chevy Equinox depending on whether or not you have the Premier trim model. Without Tow Package Premier: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118759 Without Tow Package Not Premier: T-One Vehicle…

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Answer 12

The pin hole on the removable arms of the (discontinued) Roadmaster EZ5 base plate kit for your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, is 3/4 inch. This is also true for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-523193-5, which is the new version, that uses…

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