In this video I show you how to install a front hitch on your 2015 Equinox. This is a Roadmaster hitch #3160-1B and I also show you how to install light diodes and wire them up. Thanks for watch and as always follow the directions in the service manual.
Install roadmaster base plate 3160-1b / light isolating diodes – chevrolet equinox
As usual… I need some advice on a vehicle project…. First stop… Eric O 🙂 Thanks for all of the efforts in making these videos. Man… this one is old school… look at that hair dooo
Loved the spin tip on the wiring. Never thought of it in 40 years. Thank you for once again showing how a real pro does it.
there is a standard wiring theres heavy duty truck passenger vehicle and then RV each ones a little different
A beautiful job! 👍
How do you tow a car with an automatic transmission. I have heard it damages the transmission.
if they are going to florida they have salt air which is way worse then road salt have u seen what salt air does to cars and electronics
When I was young and doing mechanic work on big rigs sometimes it was down and dirty. I hate but connectors. I once no twice had to rewire a trailer that was older than I was just so the guy could get through an inspection so I was told. I literally rewired the trailer from front to back on a turd. I made the necessary replacements on lights. Just rewired the whole trailer and cut off all the chicken lights. I put but connectors on and gave them a spritz of battery seal. Never heard anything else. Hopefully that equipment is in good use elsewhere
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
I never knew about those diode packs. Thanks. Awsome as always.
Beautiful work! Had the same thing done to our Ford Focus a few years ago. The Road Master products held up well, then we found out about the dual clutch transmission. That was our – last – Ford.
You had as you call her " the lovely Mrs O" to help you on this job. She is a great helper! Great job Eric! Fit and finish is super!
This is an awesome video. I'm not working on a project like this but I watched this entire video just for pure genuine interest sake and to learn a thing or two. Thanks for another AWESOME video!
unibits are better than drill bits; they leave no burrs and make a perfect smooth hole. They can be purchased at HARBOR FREIGHT, or an AVIATION TOOL COMPANY. I've been a heavy jet mechanic for the airlines for 30 years and we use unibits to install phones in seats, TV monitors etc.
I LOVE your videos. You are an awesome mechanic!
Wow I like that and you made it look so easy Erick Thanks for the video.
These old videos are hilarious, sure, very informative and appreciated, but nothing like the way Eric O talks to the audience now in 2020… Cheers
Awesome job man.
I have learned so much from you.
Third brake light????????
why didn't the third brake light work?
Awesome job
Nice clean job man
love the wire trick awesome great tip
Lol the bolts shouldn’t be rusted for a change
We are looking for a newer towed vehicle for our MH. Have you seen a lot of problems with the chevy Equinox? I put the base plate on our current toad, a 03 Saturn Ion quad coup. Thanks
Tbh I don't like dragging a AWD vehicle behind a RV, Just go buy a car trailer!
Very professional!
You guys work great together.Thanks to Mrs O.
eric 35 yrs rv tech good to see someone else do it lol
Nice!! Great job… 🙂
I'm not so sure about those push pins used to install that front electrical connector. There is a lot of force and friction when those connectors are pulled out. Hate to see holes ripped in that plastic.
Most look like a beaver cut it nice attention to detail
As CONFUCIUS ONCE SAID: There is a FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. The age old question still confuses many. WHICH CAME FIRST THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG??? The ANSWER IS BOTH. The CHICKEN EVOLVED FROM ANOTHER CREATURE, BEFORE IT COULD LAY THE EGG AND THAT EGG HATCHED INTO THE MODERN CHICKEN. SO THE CORRECT ANSWER IS BOTH.
Now that's brave. Mrs O held that bumper like a pro.
Tip: Wrap the diode pack with a small foam sheet, and you won't have to listen to it rattle.
Quick tip for removing these newer style taillights. Go to Home Depot and get a pair of their cotton gloves with the blue rubber palms. Gives you grip on the lens to slide the taillight assembly back off it’s pins. Works every time without any damage. Be sure to lube the plastic pins for easy removal the next time.
What about the third brake light?
Not only are your videos fun, but they are educational as well. I had forgotten the wire twist method with the drill and I will try drilling backwards with a hole saw through plastic. That's a new one for me. Thanks Mr O! Take care. Jpol
But can she do it?
Learn a lot Thanks
We mostly use the double insulated wiring when we wire up aftermarket crap, it's a bit more abrasion resistant so that helps a lot in those places you just can't fit your hand and a cable tie at the same time.
Jumping Jimmy Crickett, he got it done. Because it was a new vehichel, Eric had to use his corrective voive. He did this job just as I would have, El Perfecto, look out Panama City, HERE WE COME.
Wanted to see the trailer electronics test rig
You are so competent good job
How about a video on fog light installation? Preferably on a 2014 Acura RDX. 😁
Always a pleasure to watch all your informative vids….THANKS!
I drive a 98 F-150 with a camper shell on it, Texas just started requiring that the center tail light worked. Well, mine didn't so I replaced it. The center light works now except whoever wired it originally, I just spliced it in under the camper shell to keep the fuse intact, when I use the left turn signal it causes the center light to blink. The right side works fine and as it should so at least it is one thing less to fix. The way you did this install and the little extra attention to detail is what sets you apart. I wish every mechanic/tech or whatever you want to call them, were as conscientious and detail orientated as you are. Great job!
Where's the rust? Did you move the entire shop out of NY? In NY, even new Chevy's should have rust.
Great wiring job, but I would have put the wires in split loom. Cleaner install, great wire protection.