Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2021 Ford Escape
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This base plate kit keeps your vehicle looking stock when you’re not towing. The concealed main body leaves the front end clean and unobtrusive, with removable arms that come off when you’re done. Nothing sticks out or distracts from the factory look, and the solid steel construction adds strength without changing the style.
The twist-lock tabs make connecting your tow bar fast and straightforward. Each arm slides into place, twists to lock, and pins securely—no extra tools or tricky alignments. It’s an easy system whether you’re setting up at home or on the road. The distance between brackets is 32-1/2" and bracket height is 17-1/2", giving you clear specs to match up your tow bar setup.
Every part of this base plate is engineered for dependable towing. It’s constructed of welded steel, precisely fit for superior strength, and physically tested to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The design spreads towing force evenly across the chassis to reduce stress on suspension components, giving you confidence that it’s built to handle real miles.
The base plate is protected by a high-gloss black powder coat finish that resists chips and corrosion. It’s co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid Bonderite coating inside and out, so it stays looking sharp even after seasons of travel. That protection pairs with Curt’s limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts) for long-term peace of mind.
This kit installs with simple bolt-on mounting—no welding required. All necessary hardware comes in the box, including safety cables, for a complete setup ready to pair with your Curt or Blue Ox tow bar (sold separately). It’s a straightforward project that rewards careful work with a clean, solid fit you can rely on trip after trip.
Ratings & Reviews
These tuck nicely under the truck out of sight, high quality product, really prefer them over the other brands have used in the past. I like that the inserts can be removed vs a fixed base plate, like some other brands.
After a little help from a friend and a little bit of cutting on the car, everything worked out great!
2024 Bronco Big Bend with "capable" steel bumper. I used an angle grinder to cut two about 3"x6" openings for the hooks to stick through the steel skidplate. Unsure how it would work with the plastic one, but this worked pretty well and allows the D rings to stay which was my personal preference.
High quality and easy to install...
Until I busted the welded on nut off while attaching the skid plate, as it seemed to be a standard vs. metric thread. THe skidplate bolts will not work, new bolts must be purchased to attach the skid plate as they were not provided in my kit and the instructions make no mention of this issue. I located some standard bolts I had on hand that solved the issue in an effective but ugly way. Very disappointed as I'll have to R&R one side if Curt provides a replacement, and find black in color bolts to match the skidplate factory look. So, beware the skidplate threads... otherwise lovely.
This was a quick install on my 2011 Wrangler Rubicon. Contrary to the Q&A advice that the c38FR (Curt 70102) base plate does not fit the Rubicon with the base stock Rubicon bumper, it indeed does fit. The base plate tucks up within an inch or so of the bottom of the bumper. Base plate C33FR (Curt 70110) recommended by eTrailer and Curt for the stock Wrangler Rubicon would hang down 4 inches below the bumper and would not be a great look!
Everything fit like it was supposed to. Not to difficult to install. A couple hours at most. Seems to be a quality product. Thanks
Easy to install. All the holes lined up. Vey happy with my purchase
Works just like the video with the green Jeep shows you.
The hardest part was getting the outside nuts off the bumper.
Use long extensions and a swivel and a short 18 mm socket.
Other than that it went smoothly. But my friend has a lift so it was a lot easier to do it all baseplate , wiring, and brake buddy cable.
I'm very happy with everything I buy are very professional and they have very good products at very good prices, thank you
Product worked great! Installation was not that difficult, but instructions were xeroxed causing pictures to be difficult to see detail. I was able to go online and see full color pictures with the ability to zoom in. Took about 2-2.5 hours to install
Installed the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit (#C64ER) onto my 2019 Ford Ranger XLT FX4. Could not have been easier. Directions were excellent! Time required was about 2 hours. Great product!
Great tech advice finding the right product, easy purchase and prompt delivery!! Thanks Etrailer!!
Custom fit, everything went together smoothly. I'm ready to haul my Ford ranger behind my motor home.
This base plate kit worked very well with the Blue Ox Acclaim non-binding tow bar - coupler for 2" ball (code BX4330). We towed a 4 door Rubicon over 2000 miles and the setup worked great. The bar is very easy to couple and uncouple. The removable arms work exactly as advertised. I did have to cut two small slots in my custom bumper to install the base plate, but the slots are not in strength critical areas. The installation instruction are clear and good.
Easy to install with typical tools found in about anyone's garage. Took maybe an hour or so to do. We have pulled our Ranger about 2000 miles behind our RV without any issue.
No issues, easy installation. Great tech support.
Wasn't to hard to install with a helper to get bumper off my truck. Had bumper pulled and installed baseplates in about hour and a half.
Fit like it was made for it. :) Only issue was the fishing wires for the bolts in the frame. They would not fit through the holes in the locking plates so I couldn't use them. I used a magnet stick instead and it worked well. I did not put on the safety cables around the frame. I figure since this thing bolts to the steering box, if it comes off so does the steering box and then I have much bigger issues that these cables are not going to help.
Etrailer is with out a doubt the best supplier in the market today. they are on time every time and there support is excellent.
Great Base plate kit! Very easy to follow instructions even with my aftermarket bumper with winch. It fit perfect. The only issue I have is where the safety cables attach to the base plate….the cable connectors are too big to fit through the holes because the Jeep’s frame blocks part of the hole. See photo with red circle. I will have to get a smaller connector.
It preforms as designed. I tow a jeep gladiator with a 32’ class C RV
This is not the first time I have purchased from ETrailer, but by far the best experience yet. I was treading in uncharted waters and decided to call, i happened to get Paula S. And she was able to educate me on the subject at hand. She also made sure I was ordering all the right parts for the task at hand. I received the two boxes of parts and assembled everything on the vehicle and noticed i was missing something so I called back and talked to Ashley. She assured me that Paula did order the missing part and that it would be here the next day. (Delayed due to holiday) You can sure tell both ladies love their jobs and liked taking care of us customers. I will always try to deal with them when I need something towing related.
Jaime was very helpful in getting the right baseplate for my Jeep Cherokee and in retuning the wrong item which I ordered myself.
The baseplate installed easily and will be used for the first time next week. Also, the curt base plate did not require any trimming whatsoever of the plastics on the front of the car.
Thanks Jaime
less money the the blue ox save $50, this is my second one it appear to be even strong as well..
Exactly as described. I was able to complete installation by myself. Great videos made every step clear.
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