Recommended Base Plate Kit and Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Chevy Equinox LT

Published 01/29/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3505)

$575.00

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(801)

$1425.00

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1337)

$36.90

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(415)

$850.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2170)

$575.00

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(669)

$62.57

Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights

(336)

$155.94

Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights

(151)

$151.19

Question:

Will the RM -52313-5 work on a 2023 Equinox LT. Dealer says all of the Equinox family have shutters Also will the riw plate on my 15 Equinox fit the 2023 ?

asked by: Dennis S

Expert Reply:

I checked with Roadmaster and the only base plate kit with removable arms for the 2023 Equinox is the one you were looking at item # RM-523193-5. The only other option is item # RM-523193-4 which is a crossbar style baseplate. There is nothing in their system or ours that has the model number you provided fitting a 2023 Equinox.

You will be required to trim some of the shutters to install a base plate kit. I have linked an installation video below. I don't know what an riw plate is and have never heard that term used before. If you would like to email me back with a description of the part I would be happy to help you.

Here are some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2023 Chevy Equinox:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643

Wiring Harness - LED Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RO44FR
Incandescent Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RO94FR

Charge Line - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25

Supplemental Braking System - Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # DM86VR

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.