Equinox vs captiva for tow vehicle

Tow bars would be the same for both vehicles. It's the base plates that are unique to each vehicle.

Captiva is the old saturn vue bascially, it is made for fleet sales only.go with the equinox.

kwright wrote:
How do I move this?

Contact the moderator...he will move it for you.

So, it seems you are actually looking at one of these for a "towed" vehicle....or what is commonly called a Dinghy or a Toad.

Don't know about the Captiva (actually, I don't even know what it is), but the Equinox is a very good 4-down toad as is its cousin the GMC Terrain (see my signature). Both have a couple of requirements..ie: you must pull a fuse (or insert a manual switch in place of it) and keep the vehicle under 65 mph and start it every 300 miles.

I put a switch in mine and since I don't drive my motor home over 65 nor do I travel more than 300 miles at one stretch (or day for that matter), I don't worry about these requirements at all.

Hope this helps

Ron

I was stuck driving one of those Captiva (rental) POS last week while my Duramax was in for service. No way would I ever attempt to tow anything behind that thing. So glad to have my truck back.

How do I move this?

When you say "plates" I get the impression you are looking at these vehicles as toads to be towed behind a motorhomes? If so, you need to get this post moved to the dinghy section.

kwright wrote:
What is the difference in plates and hitches for each vehicle, leaning toward the equinox

I wouldn't consider towing with a captiva. The thing barely had enough power to move itself, adding another person and a suitcase brought it to it's knees.

Since you posted in the tow vehicle forum, I assume your are looking for a small vehicle to tow with. So, what are you planning on towing with either one of these vehicles? I think that would need to be answered first. I think both have a tow limit of 3500 lbs....or less. Not much of a tow vehicle in my opinion.

Ron

Are you towing a trailer with these rigs? Or towing them with a motorized or equal? If the latter, I need to move thus question to the dinghy forum.

Marty

Equinox has a longer wheelbase and would be much better, and the V6 is available. Avoid the Captiva.