Do Curt Base Plates Fit 2024 Chevy Equinox With Active Shutters

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Will this base plate work on a 2024 Equinox with active shutters?

asked by: Chris P

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C28FR will work on your 2024 Chevy Equinox with active shutters. Along with the base plates you'll need a number of other things to flat tow your Equinox, so I'll go ahead and list out everything required to make it easy to order:

- Base Plate Kit: Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C28FR

- Tow Bar: Curt Rambler Steel Tow Bar # C26FR

- Wiring Kit (For Equinox With LED Tail Lights): Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM38FR
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- Wiring Kit (For Equinox With Incandescent Tail Lights): Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights # RM26FR

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

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

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

I reached out to Curt, who said you can use the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR with your 2018 Chevy Equinox and the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 so long as you use an adapter designed for Blue Ox base plates. So what you need is the…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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