Recommendations for Flat-Towing a 2011 Chevy Equinox Behind a Motorhome  

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For your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox to be towed behind a motorhome you will need to set up a flat towing system. You will need base plates that attach to your car, a tow bar that attachs the base plates to your motorhome, safety cables for these connection points, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I have included a helpful article that explains the components of a flat towing system.

For your application I suggest the Blue Ox Base Plates # BX1689. These are designed to fit on your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox with some slight modification/trimming to the existing fascia and bumper.

In conjunction with the base plates for your 2011 Chevy Equinox I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. This is one of our most popular selling items and the wide range of adjustments that are available for this tow bar system make connecting to your vehicle base plates very easy. Safety cables are also included with this tow bar.

I recommend using the Roadmaster Diode Kit, # RM-15267, to power the Equinox's lights. Your vehicle requires a fuse be pulled while towing. This can be made easier using a Fuse Bypass, # RM76511.

For a supplemental braking system I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400. This is an inertia activated proportional braking system for your towed vehicle that operates the brake pedal relative to the braking of the motor home. Proportional braking systems are the safest way to stop and they reduce wear and tear on both vehicles.

Please consult your Equinox owners manual and make sure that it is capable of being flat towed and check to see if any fuses need to be pulled for flat towing.

I have included several helpful articles, links to the products recommended above some videos for your reference.

expert reply by: Rachael H

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