Flat Towing my 2020 Equinox LS

[Steelie53]

I will be flat towing a 2020 Equinox LS FWD. Had an RV shop install Roadmaster base plate, Roadmaster Invisibrake, universal wiring kit, universal stop light switch kit, and Roadmaster charge line. My question concerns the running lights. The emergency flashers, turn signals, and brake lights all work as expected. However, the running lights do not work unless turned on in the Equinox. Has anyone on this forum had this issue? As I just had the install done I’m not sure if I will have a dead battery issue. I’m guessing the wiring kit was not installed correctly.
Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Moonwink]

Your motorhome should power the tail/stop lights through diodes which allow the Equinox systems or the motorhome to light them. They're there to prevent any conflicts between the two systems. For example, stepping the brake pedal in the Equinox should light the brake lights and so should stepping on the brake pedal in the motorhome.

Follow the instructions in the owner's manual for your Equinox to flat tow it. Without reading it, I wouldn't think the battery should run down while being towed but the owner's manual is the final word. If it says a fuse has to be pulled or the battery has to be disconnected, then that's what you'll need to do.

 

[Moonwink]

I looked up your 2020 owner's manual and on pages 346 & 347 I found instructions for "Recreational Vehicle Towing" it explains the requirements for towing your Equinox. At the lower left corner of page 347 is says: "It is required to charge the battery of the towed vehicle during recreational vehicle towing."
https://www.chevrolet.com/support/vehicle/manuals-guides?compIndex=1&year=2020&make=Chevrolet&model=Equinox

 

[MikeH]

We have a 2019 LT that I set up for flat tow. Your running lights should work correctly if the wiring was correctly installed. If you paid someone to do that, I would take it back and have them fix it.

A word of caution, make sure your battery charge line is functional and supplying adequate charge to your car battery. Otherwise you will find yourself with a dead battery pretty quick.

 

[Rick B.]

Flat towing a 2021 Equinox LT FWD. I'm having the same issue with the RoadMaster diode lighting kit. The flashers, brake lights, and turn signals work, but no running lights. Did you ever solve your problem?

 

[Steelie53]

It turned out to be bare wire shorting out under the seat in my Class C. All is working now. Love the Roadmaster braking system , charge line, and Nighthawk tow bar. The Equinox is easy to hook up and tow. No issues so far. Roadmaster has excellent customer service.