Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevy Equinox

Question

Question:

Looking to flat tow a 2015 chevy equinox What equipment is needed

asked by: Kevin G

0

Expert Reply:

Thanks for reaching out, I'd be more than happy to help you get setup for flat towing your 2015 Chevy Equinox!

For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend:

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - # BX1689
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e47ZR (comes with safety cables)
Wiring Kit - # RM-15267
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25
Fuse Bypass (for ABS fuse) - Part # RM-76517 (4-Cylinder) OR Part # RM76511 (V6) - optional
Brake Kit - Part # DM86VR (MH hydraulic brakes) OR Part # DM26VR (MH air brakes)
High-Low Adapter - See article (bracket height is 13-1/2")

The Blue Ox base plate kit looks nice and is easy to connect the etrailer tow bar to, while the tow bar itself has some adjustability in the head section to give you the most level towing setup you can achieve. The wiring kit is easy to connect once it's installed and you'll wire the charge line kit to the middle pin on the 6-Way socket to keep your battery from draining. The fuse bypass is optional but also helps make disconnecting your fuse as easy as the flip of a switch.

The brake kits have just the initial installation and after that it's just a matter of making a few connections prior to towing as opposed to having to set everything up each time you go to to like what happens with a portable brake system.

Attached are some videos for you to check out!

expert reply by: Jon G

0

Answer 1

For 2010-2013 and 2014-2015 Chevy Equinox models, there are a few components you will need to safely flat tow your vehicle. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, a high low adapter, and a…

view full answer...

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 -…

view full answer...

Answer 3

We can get your 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 set up with a complete system for flat towing, and I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need to make it easy to order: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM86MR - Tow…

view full answer...

Answer 4

As long as you have a manual transfer case your 2015 Ford F-250 diesel can be flat towed. You'll need to start with a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect Kit part #4428-3. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a…

view full answer...

Answer 5

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…

view full answer...

Answer 6

If your Chevrolet Equinox has a Curt #C28FR (70108) base plate kit you can install a Blue Ox tow bar without an adapter as they are compatible. Blue Ox does not recommend using their tow bars beyond 10 years for full-timers. You should probably get…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Yes, a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4 can be flat towed and we have everything you'd need to be able to do so. You'll need to start with a base plate which attaches to the vehicle frame and provides a connection point for the tow bar to…

view full answer...

Answer 8

For your 2013 Chevy Traverse and Sterling tow bar I recommend the EZ4 base plates #523175-4. Base plates can be tricky to install so I have included a link to the instructions so you can see the steps ahead of time. In addition to the tow bar and the…

view full answer...

Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2015 Chevy Equinox

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching