2024 Chevy Equinox Premier. Wiring Kit Needed to Fit with Nighthawk Tow Bar

Question:

I'm going to be getting the Nighthawk RM-676 tow bar to flat tow my 2024 Equinox Premier model. It looks like this already has some wiring with it so I'm just trying to figure out what else I need for the wiring part - thanks!

asked by: Hans

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 does have about half of the standard wiring kit you need for your 2024 Chevy Equinox Premier.

To complete your wiring you need the Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RO44FR, and then I also recommend installing the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to ensure your battery isn't dead when you get to your destination. The Smart Diodes in the universal wiring kit is needed so your LED tail lights will properly function. If you used the standard diodes then the tail lights wouldn't work correctly while flat towing.

I also recommend checking out the Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 since it makes disconnecting your battery for flat towing as easy as pressing a button. I hate having to manually disconnect the clamps from the terminals on my battery for various things. With this installed you don't even have to open up your hood!

expert reply by: Jon G