Base Plates for 2018 Chevy Equinox for use With Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar
Updated 02/24/2020 | Published 02/22/2020
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Question:
Will an older Stowmaster 5000 fit a Newer base 523193-5 on a 2018 Chevy Equinox with the twist lock drawbars. Is there more parts needed to adapt to fit the base.
asked by: Wild B
Expert Reply:
You can use your Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 tow bar with your 2018 Chevy Equinox, but it is not compatible with the Roadmaster EZ5 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-5; the Stowmaster requires a crossbar-style base plate, the Roadmaster EZ4 Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-523193-4. If you already have the EZ5 base plates on your 2018 Equinox you'll need a different tow bar, with the most cost-efficient being the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.
To round out your flat towing set up with your 2018 Chevy Equinox you'll need the following parts:
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 (Premier Models Only)
OR
Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit w/ 7-Way to 6-Wire Connector - LED Bulb and Socket # RM-152-LED-7 (Non-Premier Models)
- Supplemental Braking System: Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
OR
- If your motorhome has air brakes: Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243
You may also need a high-low adapter in order to keep your 2018 Chevy Equinox level, and I've added a link to a help article which shows you how to determine if you need an adapter, as well as a link to our selection of adapters. Additionally, I have added links to instruction manuals, video reviews and installations for you to take a look at.
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
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