Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Chevy Equinox

Published 03/05/2024

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3640)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(564)

$1451.34

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

(76)

$324.31

Question:

CUSTOMER REQUEST INSTALL TRAILER HITCH AND WIRING HARNESS ON THE FRONT OF A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. IS THIS A TOWABLE VEHICLE AND IF SO, DO YOU HAVE HITCH AND WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS INSTALL TIMES? THANK YOU

asked by: James K

Expert Reply:

Hey James we do have what is needed to flat tow a 2012 Chevy Equinox but what you need is a base plate kit for the front of the vehicle and not a front hitch. For a base plate kit that is confirmed as a fit we have the Roadmaster part # RM-523160-5 which provides the connection point for a tow bar like the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

expert reply by: Jameson C