How much weight can I flat tow
Have a 27’ Itasca class A motorhome. Looking to purchase an Chevy Equinox to flat tow. Called Winnebago to see if we could tow the Eqinox. They said as long as you have a 5,000 lb hitch its Ok. I ...
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Use EXTREME CAUTION when considering a Equinox and other vehicles for flat tow. I saw at least one post with Wobble for an Equinox.
Wobble/Death Wobble may occur in vehicles with Electronic Power Steering. This IS NOT hydraulic steering with an electric motor. It is also a factor with lifted vehicles or vehicles with worn suspension.
The Jeep Cherokee is the only one that I've seen acknowledgement of the issue and a fix. 2016 and newer Grand Cherokees have EPS and the problem and no fix to date. The 14-15 GC has hydraulic steering with an electric motor for the pump and is OK.
The dealers won't know about this issue and the mfg will not acknowledge it. It does not necessarily occur on every tow and may be some time for the right conditions to happen. If it occurs at low speed you must come to a complete stop. At high speed significant damage can and has occurred.
Do your research on any vehicle with EPS.
Wobble/Death Wobble may occur in vehicles with Electronic Power Steering. This IS NOT hydraulic steering with an electric motor. It is also a factor with lifted vehicles or vehicles with worn suspension.
The Jeep Cherokee is the only one that I've seen acknowledgement of the issue and a fix. 2016 and newer Grand Cherokees have EPS and the problem and no fix to date. The 14-15 GC has hydraulic steering with an electric motor for the pump and is OK.
The dealers won't know about this issue and the mfg will not acknowledge it. It does not necessarily occur on every tow and may be some time for the right conditions to happen. If it occurs at low speed you must come to a complete stop. At high speed significant damage can and has occurred.
Do your research on any vehicle with EPS.
