Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations for 2019 Chevy Equinox

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I am looking to flat tow my 2019 Chevy Equinox with my 2006 Monaco Cayman 34PDQ. I am looking for advice on which products to purchase. I watched your video on the Curt towbar and associated equipment and liked what I saw but would prefer to have someone guide me through the process. Thank You

asked by: Larry A

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According to the owner's manual, FWD Equinox models with the 1.5 L gas, 2.0L gas, and 1.6L diesel engine and AWD 2.0L gas and 1.6L diesel engines are capable of being flat towed. All other models would need to be towed on a trailer.

To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, safety cables, base plates, a wiring harness so that the taillights on the Equinox work in tandem with those on the motorhome, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter.

For a base plate, the Curt # C28FR would be a good choice. The drawbars are easily removable by pulling a spring loaded pin and twisting, and the connection to the tow bar is easy to use and very uncomplicated. For a tow bar, I'd recommend the Blue Ox Alpha 2, part # BX7380 which includes safety cables. For wiring, the kit needed will depend on if your Equinox is a Premier model or not. For the Premier with LED taillights, use # RM-152-98146-7, or for non-Premier models with incandescent taillights, use # RM26FR.

For a braking system, I really like a portable system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. By using a portable system, you'll avoid a time-consuming and likely expensive installation. If you should change vehicles in the future, the Patriot can easily be swapped into the new vehicle. Installation/set-up takes just a few moments. You'll also need a # RM-9332 12-volt outlet and a # RM-156-25 charge line kit to keep the battery topped off while towing.

If the vehicle is at factory ride height using the stock tire size, the installed base plate height will be right about 16 inches. If the height of the receiver on the motorhome is more than 3 inches higher or lower than 16 inches, you'll need to use a high/low adapter to bring it within that range. I'll link to our selection of high/low adapters.

I've also linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Curt base plate kits are compatible with Blue Ox tow bars so you could use the #C28FR with your Blue Ox tow bar. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice…

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Hello Louis, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Base Plate #C28FR can be compatible with a Demco tow bar, as long as you use the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets #DM9523041.

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Since the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item #C28FR doesn't come with brackets to attach the needed mounts to you can use the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short #18140 or No-Drill Mount Bracket, Long Item #18136.…

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For a 2022 Chevy Equinox I recommend the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR. It's the only baseplate currently available that is compatible with lower active air shutters so that you won't have to trim or cut yours. To go along with your Curt…

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Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out! Since you already have the Blue Ox tow bar you'll want the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR for your 2024 Chevy Equinox because it matches up directly with your tow bar. Then for wiring I recommend the…

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The Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR doesn't have any notes listed stating that it will interfere with the lower active air shutters on your 2023 Equinox Premier. If it does the shutters can be trimmed or removed to allow for the baseplate to…

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Hey Art, so flat towing setups typically cost a decent amount of money to do right so it's hard to avoid most of the expense but I'll see what we can do. The Curt 70180 base plate kit is our part #C28FR which is a fit for your 2024 Chevy…

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Your 2022 Chevy Equinox LT requires flat tow wiring with smart diodes because your Chevy's tail lights have variable voltage, which means there is just one wire that sends different voltage to the lights based on if the brake lights or turn…

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Answer 9

It sure will. The Curt #C28FR Base Plate Kit is compatible with Blue Ox or Curt base plates (also with Roadmaster and Demco if the correct adapter is used). You'll also need safety cables like #RM-643, a wiring solution like #RM26FR unless its a…

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Answer 10

We do have the Replacement 7-3/4" Long Attachment Tab #C97ER that will fit your Curt Base Plate #C28FR on your 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. This is sold individually so you will need to order 2 of them since you are missing both arms.

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Answer 11

Yes, the engine on your Chevrolet Equinox will need to be run at times when flat towing. The easiest way to determine what needs to be done to flat tow your Equinox is to consult your owners manual. I went ahead and took a look at the owners manual…

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Answer 12

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…

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