How much weight can I flat tow

You have a tow hitch rated for 5,000 lbs. The Equinox weighs well under that. There's your math.

mema/poppop wrote:
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 know there are formula’s out there to calculate, but I am not very mathematicaaly inclined. How do you find out if you can tow (a 27’ isnt a very big moterhome). I would appreciate any responses.

here ya go..

in general, the maximum amount of weight you can safely tow will be the lesser of the following:

- the GCWR (gross combination weight rating) of the MH minus the actual weight of the MH (defined as the sum of the actual weights on each axle) as it is loaded for travel (includes fuel, fresh water, food, clothing, people, pets, supplies, etc.)

- the weight rating of your tow bar

- the weight rating of your hitch

this is why it's vital to know what your MH weighs as it is loaded and configure for travel before choosing a toad. Your MH will not collapse if it is overloaded but you will experience handling issues as well as longer braking distances and accelerated wear on suspension, brakes, steering, etc.

Your motor home has a GCWR gross combined weight rating. Get it weighed fully loaded for travel and get the weight of the Equinox. As long as your GCWR is not exceeded by the two weights you're good to go, as long as the hitch is rated for more than the weight of the Equinox.