Flat Towing Components And Requirements For A 2024 Chevy Equinox
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Question:
Do this go for 2024 as well,does this act the same eay as a two speed transfer case. No speed limit 65etc. and no milrs being recorded
asked by: David C
Expert Reply:
2024 models of the Chevy Equinox have the same steps listed as the 2023 models to get the vehicle ready to flat tow:
1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD system and confirm that it is on.
4. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral).
5. Then, put the vehicle into accessory mode by pressing ENGINE START/STOP one time without the brake pedal
applied. An amber light will appear in the button when in accessory mode. The chime will ring continuously for
30 minutes. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral).
6. Turn off all accessories that are not needed.
They also list that a charge line is required to charge the battery while towing so you'll want to pick up the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25. They list that going over 65 mph can cause damage to the vehicle so you'll want to remain under this speed. With the instrument cluster being turned off it will not track miles traveled.
If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing other components then I have the following recommendations:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and also has an adjustable head and shank to help keep it level between the motorhome and Equinox. You'll also need the pins # RM-910029 to connect to the baseplate since Roadmaster no longer includes them with the baseplate.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: All trim models of this model year require smart diodes so for LED lights you'll want part # RM38FR. For Incandescent lights you'll need part # RM26FR.
Braking System: The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 you were looking at is a great option, but you'll need to confirm that your motorhome has hydraulic brakes and doesn't use an engine brake as this will activate the system when you're trying to only slow the engine down. An engine brake is going to be in certain diesel engines so if your motorhome uses regular gas you won't have an engine brake.
If you have air brakes then you'll need the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243 instead.
Art
2/8/2025
I have found two different sets of instructions for towing a 2024 Chevy Equinox RS. One is to install a Charge line as you mention above. The other is to disconnect the negative battery terminal. What would happen if i disconnected the battery of a tow vehicle rather than installing a charge line?
Kevin C.
2/10/2025
Kevin C.
2/10/2025
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Max S.
3/5/2024
Since GM changed the rules for flat towing an Equinox AWD, I now must discobnect the negative battery terminal. Will this effect my stay in play brake system? Will I still be able to charge the toad from my RV? Please discuss this situation. Also what will happen if I continue using the directions given. here?