Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
Question:
Im looking for a new vehicle to dinghy tow behind my motorhome. Im leaning toward a 2021 gently-used Chevrolet Equinox Premier. Can this vehicle be towed with all 4 wheels down? What parts will I need to accomplish this? Im not 100 certain of what else Ill need.
asked by: Eddie D
Expert Reply:
Yes, according to the owners manual for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox it can be flat towed (dinghy towed). In order to do this you will need at least 5 main parts. Those parts being a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have included these parts below along with a brief description of their purpose.
Base Plate Kit: This is a custom fit part that provides the needed attachment points for the tow bar on your Equinox.
- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5
Tow Bar: Comes from the motorhome and attaches to the base plate kit on your Equinox.
- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 (compatible with the above base plate kit) this tow bar also include the safety cables so you will not need to get them separately.
Tow Bar Wiring: Allows you to use your Chevrolet Equinox's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV.
- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System: Allows you to safely travel with and stop your Equinox while flat towing.
- Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR
You may also need a high-low adapter to keep your tow set-up level. I have included a help article that goes over how to determine if an adapter is needed and which one is correct if you need one. I have also linked our selection of high-low adapters so you can select the correct one if one is needed.
You will want to check the owners manual for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox to ensure that you are doing everything that is recommended/required for flat towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - 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 Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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