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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-24-2020, 01:34 PM
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Posted By lllkrob
The battery you have is a group 48 lead acid...

The battery you have is a group 48 lead acid battery manufactured by East Penn Battery Co. It is sold under a bunch of different names and is rated for 730 cold cranking amps. It is obviously a AAA...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-20-2020, 10:30 AM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
Here's a couple of tips on towing a Equinox V6....

Here's a couple of tips on towing a Equinox V6. First the Chevy TSB does not have to be used on a V6 model only the 4 cyl models require a different fuse.
Install a off-on switch for the #32 fuse....
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-15-2018, 01:25 PM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
You are correct the V6 models do not experience...

You are correct the V6 models do not experience the bump steer (correct engineering term) condition due to the internal resistance of the hydraulic power steering which is not used on the 4 cyl...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-10-2018, 06:13 PM
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Posted By lllkrob
When we are on the road towing /driving we never...

When we are on the road towing /driving we never re-activate the #16 fuse. Nothing is really affected except for the shift interlock solenoid so you can turn the key to full off position with the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-10-2017, 08:51 AM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
Is the steering wheel unlocked??? Key in the...

Is the steering wheel unlocked??? Key in the ignition and turned to ACC??
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-08-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
And according to my engineering sources at GM,...

And according to my engineering sources at GM, NONE of the 2019 Equinox models will be certified for 4 down towing just like the 2018 GMC Terrain models.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-30-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
No, the steering will not lock until the key is...

No, the steering will not lock until the key is removed from the ignition. Most, not all, vehicles produced since 2009 have operated this way, turn key to full on, turn key to full off, DO NOT REMOVE...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-08-2017, 09:44 AM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
Please see the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Owners...

Please see the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual page 351 lower right under " DINGY TOWING". It clearly states that the 1.5 L gas FWD/ 1.6 L Diesel and AWD 1.6 L Diesel vehicles may be dingy towed...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-10-2017, 12:23 PM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
The 6 cyl Equinox/ Terrain has hydraulic power...

The 6 cyl Equinox/ Terrain has hydraulic power steering, not electric. It puts more dampening force on the steering thus eliminating the " bump steer " condition experienced by the 4 cyl models.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-14-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
That would be a wise move since the 2017 Equnox...

That would be a wise move since the 2017 Equnox is mechanically exactly the same as the 2016, 2015, 2014 etc.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-10-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
My choice of the Equinox V6 was due to wanting an...

My choice of the Equinox V6 was due to wanting an AWD model which is hard to find in a 4cyl. Also the 4cyl is somewhat under powered so I went with the V6. Since the bump steer problem is so rare it...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-10-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
Dennis, Your description of the circumstances...

Dennis,
Your description of the circumstances causing this condition, bump steer, is exactly correct. It will only manifest itself on the 4cyl electric steering models. The last information I had...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-19-2016, 08:52 AM
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Views: 115,456
Posted By lllkrob
The answer to your question is 4Cyl Equinox =...

The answer to your question is 4Cyl Equinox = electric steering both FWD & AWD

6Cyl Equinox = hydraulic steering both FWD & AWD


All Equinox from 2013 up have 6 speed automatic...
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