Recommended Baseplate For A 2023 Chevy Equinox RS With A Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar

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I have a new Chevy Equinox RS. looking for complete baseplate install kit for a stwmaster 5000 tow bar. Including wiring

asked by: Dale A

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For a 2023 Chevy Equinox RS with a Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 you'll need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-4.

For the wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This splice-in wiring harness will allow you to display your motorhome's brake and turn signals after an easy one-time installation.

For the braking system I recommend the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. This portable system requires setup each time, but should only take a few minutes to complete. It comes with a remote that alerts you when the brakes are depressed and also allows you to switch from proportional to a setting braking intensity all from the cab of your motorhome. It also includes a charge line kit for your Equinox to help keep the battery charged while you tow.

You'll also need some safety cables, for this I recommend the RoadMaster 68" # RM-643. The coiled design of these cables will help keep them up off the ground and prevent them from dragging.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The difference between the two Roadmaster base plate kits part #RM523193-4 and #RM-523193-5 is the removable arm design of the base plate which allows for different attachments to tow bars. The #RM-523193-4 is the style that requires the tow bar to…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-523193-5 will simply connect to your Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar #RM-520 directly instead of utilizing the crossbar between the tabs on each side of your Equinox. The Roadmaster…

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Answer 3

The primary difference between the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, #RM-523193-5 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, #RM-523193-4 are the removable arms themselves. The Direct-Connect style can…

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Answer 4

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