Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2015 Chevy Equinox

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I have a Roadmaster unit that bolts to a 2015 Equinox, part # 523160-4. What do I need to connect the car to the trailer hitch?

asked by: Tom D

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Expert Reply:

I will start out by confirming that the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # RM-523160-4 you have does fit your 2015 Chevy Equinox. To connect the base plate kit to your motorhome you will want to use the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar item # RM-522, the Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars item # 910021-00, and the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables item # RM-643.

The Falcon Tow Bar item # RM-522 has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and fits a standard 2" receiver hitch. It has a non-binding design that allows you to release your vehicle at any time even on unlevel ground.

The Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly item # 910021-00 is the complete crossbar and quick disconnects needed to attach the tow bar to your item # RM-523160-4 base plate kit.

I have linked a couple of installation videos below.

Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2015 Equinox are a wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and a fuse bypass switch.

Wiring harness - Roadmaster item # RM-15247 diode kit. This allows a permanent installation and includes the wiring umbilical to connect the Equinox and the RV.

Supplemental Braking System - Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251. This system offers automatic, real-time braking in your towed Equinox. The actuator box installs permanently so that you never have to remove, adjust or reactivate. The system connects to your RV and engages the car's brakes when the RV brake lights illuminate.

Fuse Bypass Switch - The owners manual states that the Equinox is capable of being flat towed, but there is a specific procedure that would need to be followed, so be sure to read that portion of the manual carefully. To flat tow the vehicle, there is a fuse that needs to be pulled but using a item # RM76511 fuse bypass will allow you to disable the fuse with the flick of a switch rather than needing to remove the fuse each time.

The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I'll link you to an FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster #RM-523160-5 Base Plate Kit is designed to fit your 2011 Chevy Equinox so that you can flat tow it behind your motorhome. Another option would be to use a tow dolly, #RM-2050-1. This tow dolly comes with electric brakes, safety cables,…

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Answer 2

You'll need to confirm whether or not you have a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engine to determine which fuse needs to be pulled. If you have a 4-cylinder engine and need to install the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles -…

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Answer 3

If you are talking about the actual tow bar that connects the motor home to the vehicle then those are not vehicle specific and you could reuse it. But if you are talking about the base plates that install on the vehicle that the tow bar attaches to…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 6

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Michael, The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that hook onto a crossbar, if you remove the crossbar adapter then you'll be able to go with a direct-connect baseplate like the #RM77ZR (models with tow hooks) or #RM76RR (models…

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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Answer 11

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 12

Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better…

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