What is the Towing Capacity of a 2015 Chevy Equinox 4 Cylinder

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I plan on towing a 2500 lb boat with a 4 cy equinox.............very limited towing on primarily flat roads in Michigan.............. what should I look out for as far as auto wear and tear?

asked by: Don

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The first thing you will want to check is the owners manual for your 2015 Chevy Equinox. The manual contains the manufacturers recommendations and procedures for towing. Often times they recommend a break-in period on new vehicles before you can tow.

But I checked with Chevy and they have a nice trailering guide pdf you can look at. It indicates that the 4 cylinder 2015 Equinox has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. When properly equipped the 6 cylinder models can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Considering the information above I do not recommend towing the 2,500 pound boat with this vehicle. You could end up with transmission and engine problems, suspension problems and excessive tire and brake wear all of which are expensive to fix. A different, higher capacity vehicle should be used. Or a boat and trailer that weigh under 1,500 pounds.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Jeff B.

6/2/2020

I would like to know if I can put this on a 2017 Chevy Equinox: # 7 Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches

Chris R.

6/5/2020

Yep, as long as you have a trailer hitch on your 2017 Chevy Equinox the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650 will work perfectly. If you don't yet have a hitch I recommend the etrailer # e98865.

Answer 1

If your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has a factory tow package, there should be a trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle, behind the rear bumper. The connector could also be inside a black box that is mounted under the vehicle. If this is present,…

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Answer 2

I looked up the towing capacity of your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and found that it can tow up to 1,500 lbs. So a 850 lb trailer like you mentioned wouldn't be an issue at all. So you'll want a hitch like the etrailer hitch #E98865 that you…

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Answer 3

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 4

Both the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13591 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76028 are excellent choices for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and are confirmed to fit. There are advantages to both trailer hitch options. When the Curt…

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Answer 5

Hi James; is the 36-gallon tank a factory part and not aftermarket? If so there is an option but for aftermarket tanks I wouldn't be able to verify if there would be interference or not. So as long as your tank is a standard tank on your 2020…

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Answer 6

Hello David, good question. There can be some variation in how far the hitch extends from the back of the vehicle. Depending on what year your Equinox was made, and what hitch you have on there now, there may be an option that will work for you. For…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Yes, the etrailer Hitch item #e98865 is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevy Equinox FWD. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Chevy with included hardware. I have linked a picture below along with an installation video so you can see what this…

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