What can the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox tow?
Yes, up to
3,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 5 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- FWD 4dr LT w/2LT
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 757 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length: 2,743 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb. 78% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,743 lb loaded. Rating 3,500 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 757 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: FWD 4dr LT w/2LT.
Every trim
4 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 13 trims.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD 4dr LT w/2LT | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| AWD 4dr LT w/2LT | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| FWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| AWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| L FWD | 1,500 lb | 183% | 1,183 lb | 540 lb | No: rating |
| FWD 4dr L w/1SM | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| LS FWD | 1,500 lb | 183% | 1,183 lb | 540 lb | No: rating |
| FWD 4dr LS w/1LS | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| FWD 4dr LT w/1LT | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| LT FWD | 1,500 lb | 183% | 1,183 lb | 540 lb | No: rating |
| FWD 4dr LT w/2FL | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| AWD 4dr LS w/1LS | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| AWD 4dr LT w/1LT | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| AWD 4dr LT w/2FL | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| FWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| Premier FWD | 1,500 lb | 183% | 1,183 lb | 540 lb | No: rating |
| AWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ | 1,500 lb | 183% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ