Can a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Front Wheel Drive Be Flat Towed With all 4 Wheels On The Ground?

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Can 2017 Chevy equinox with FWD be flat towed?

asked by: James H

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Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better option may be to use a Dolly # DM9713093 so you will not have to let your engine run before towing or during stops.

If you prefer to flat tow you will need the following components.

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-676
Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524

If you have a 4 cylinder engine you will need the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch # RM-76517. Otherwise for a 6 cylinder engine you will need the Bypass # RM76511.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

To get your 2023 Chevy Equinox ready to flat tow you'll need to complete the following steps: 1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD system and…

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Answer 2

You're correct that the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights #RM-677 is for Blue Ox baseplates and would not be a compatible fit for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-523193-5. You'll instead need…

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Answer 3

There are no adapters needed to use a Blue Ox tow bar with your Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C53FR. They both use the same style of tabs for connection points so they'll both link up seamlessly. To flat tow your 2010 Chevy Equinox you'll also…

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Answer 4

We don't have a video but I have included a picture pointing out where to drill a hole for the bulb and socket kit #BX8869 in the tail light assemblies of the 2013 Chevy Equinox. The picture is actually located in the instructions for the base…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

You are correct, the parts you have selected will work well together on your 2008 Mazda Miata MX5. There are some other parts that will be required. First, you will need a set of safety cables. With the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, item #RM-020, the…

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Answer 8

Yes, it will. The Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System item #RM-766 is not only compatible with your 2024 Buick Encore GX but it is recommended to be used by Roadmaster. This a great part that makes…

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Can a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Front Wheel Drive Be Flat Towed With all 4 Wheels On The Ground?

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