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If you care about keeping your vehicle’s front end looking clean when you’re not towing, this setup does exactly that. The tabless base plate design eliminates bulky crossbars and brackets, leaving nothing protruding from the bumper. The attachment tabs stay on your tow bar, not your vehicle, so the front stays smooth and unobtrusive. Snap-in high-density polyethylene covers keep dirt and debris out of the base plate receivers so the arms slide in and out easily every time you hook up.
Connecting for a trip takes just a few seconds with the twist-lock system. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with the included pull pin for peace of mind on the road. When you’re done towing, just pull the pin, twist, and remove the arms. It’s straightforward and reliable whether you’re setting up alone or with help. The bracket spacing is 30-1/4" with a bracket height of 18", so you can plan your other towing gear around those dimensions.
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis for a sturdy connection that doesn’t need welding. Its heavy-duty steel construction evenly spreads towing forces across the frame to minimize stress on suspension components. It’s designed to stay solid mile after mile so you can head out on long hauls without second-guessing your setup.
If you already have a tow bar setup you like, this kit is built to work with it. It’s compatible with all Demco Victory Series tow bars right out of the box and can be adapted for use with Demco Kwik-Tow and other brands (adapters sold separately). An included electrical bracket makes it simple to mount a round connector plug up front so your wiring stays neat and organized.
You don’t need specialized tools or welding gear to get this installed. The kit bolts securely to the chassis using the included hardware and comes with clear instructions to guide you through it. Once mounted, you’ve got a dependable base plate setup that looks clean, hooks up easily, and can handle serious miles behind your motorhome.
Ratings & Reviews
Decided to have a shop install it with the electrical and break components. No regrets. Works great.
Well had to modify the baseplate. Gladiator Mojave X has oil shocks and the canisters are in the way of the baseplate. Had to cut about and inch off. Other then that perfect.
Relatively easy to install, works great, less obtrusive than other brands. Instructions are clear, quality is good. Shown with knuckles removed. As you can see, I had to improvise to mount the coiled cord socket and breakaway switch.
The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms was an excellent choice for our 2026 Ford Maverick. We just completed our first trip using it, and the system performed flawlessly.
I especially appreciate the clean, minimal appearance when the removable arms are out. There are no prominent brackets left showing, and installation required no modifications to the fascia or grille—both were very important to us.
We also used etrailer’s installer locator to find Big Country Trailers and Toppers in Montrose, Colorado, and they did a fantastic job with the installation. We are extremely pleased with the fit, appearance, and performance of this base plate kit, as well as the installer experience.
Bottom bolts seem kind of a weak install in my opinion, I was able to put my facia back on with not cutting so that was good.
This base plate is of exceptional value and construction. It was fairly easy to install on my 2008 Jeep Wrangler by myself but would have been quicker if I had an extra set of hands. Overall I am extremely happy with how the base plate looks and the customer service was above and beyond expectations. I would recommend the base plate and you don't have to look anywhere else than etrailers for what you need.
I installed this base plate kit on my 2021 Jeep Cherokee. I have not had any problems it has worked very well.
Great fit and heavy-duty product.
The quality and fit up was great, the only comment is the safety cables are too short and not able to use them. If you are looking at this product i would recommend it, just keep in mind you have to buy cables
Quality product with fast free shipping. Although it arrived with damage to the box from the baseplate moving around during shipping, there was no damage to the baseplate itself. Installed relatively easily according to the instructions.
Super Duper customer support! I had an issue with a product and Lauren got me all set up on what I needed to get the job done in a fast time frame.
Product seems very well designed and manufactured. Minor reaming of a couple of the holes was needed to align with truck frame. We used it with a Blueox tow bar so towing was flawless. I highly recommend this base plate.
This was NOT the easiest install. Lots of grinding and cutting of stock parts. Then the effort required to align all the holes after said grinding and cutting took considerable effort. eTrailer needs to do specific video on this product so buyers know what to expect. I can say this product is worth the effort but boy oh boy know what you’re getting into.
Very easy to install except for one item. The core support bolt holes need to be moved out about 1/4 inch. Had to trim the hole on the plastic shutter surround. Otherwise great fit on 2026 Ford Ranger. I’ve done many of these and this was the easiest. Price is definitely too much. Haven’t towed with it yet but looking forward to it.
Now that I have actually used the tow bar and base plates I am very happy with my purchase. Sets up easy and when not in use the cover plates make for a great appearance on the truck.
Order was shipped and received timely. Both products purchased look to be well made. Haven’t installed yet currently using a demco set up on a 2001 Cherokee sport. Up graded to a 2020 wrangler needing a new base plate and lighting. Eager to install on the new buggy!
Lock tight both TUBES hard as a rock.
YOU Don't need lock tight at all as all threads in the nuts are lousy and no way to hand start anything. Had to run 4 or 5 bolts through each nut with an impact to free them up a bit. They should have piolet starter on each bolt and all threads should be clear enough for a hand start. This kit worked well as it does not require the bumper to be removed. BUT: LOUSEY BOLTS AND NUTS ADDED AT LEAST 30 MIN TO FIGHTING EVERY BOLT TO GET IT STARTED. 5 STARS FOR THE KIT. 1/2 STAR FOR THE BOLTS WITHOUT PIOLET AND NUTS THAT CAN NOT BE HAND STARTED.
Straight forward install. I have towed the Maverick about 7000 miles with no issues. The pins are a wee bight tight when mating to my Blue Ox tow bar. But that is loosening with time. A nice improvement would be a heavy duty mount for the umbilical plug
I use only Demco baseplates as they are the only brand that mount with no cutting or drilling. The Excalibar tow bar is very well made and handles my Jeep Gladiator with ease. It's also very simple and easy to hook and unhook. The excellent "how to" videos from etrailer sure helped me make the correct purchase decision.
Was able to install without issues using 2 washers between base plate and the upper brace and none on the bottom, otherwise followed the video. Works great!
Just installed the Demco Tabless Base Plate and included 6 pin wire bracket. It was very straightforward and anyone who is a little mechanically inclined, can do it with ease. The etrailer video was incredibly helpful. I followed it step by step and had no issues. I love that it is a direct bolt-to-frame base plate and does not need any modifications. I spent a bit more time cutting out the gravel guard to form-fit the tabless connectors. The adapters are sleek and blend right in to the front end. Love how it turned out.
I would give the tow bar a minus numberif possible. I bought it in hopes of not cutting up the shutter housing on my 2025 Maverick Hybrid. Well the bolt holes did not line up. I spoke with the Demco Engineers about the issue and they said that I must have a bent frame. My vehicle was two weeks old from the manufacturing date and all the rest of the pieces in the front assembly fit perfectly from Ford. I lad less then 200 miles on the unit. I made some cuts in the bar to allow more movement with the approval of Demco and still I could not get the front facia on. I called installers and they said they just cut away whatever is needed to get a tow bar on. None that I talked to at 3 places had as yet done this model installation. E trailer accepted my return and I put a roadmaster bar on.
The base plate kit was fairly easy to install; however, I did need to space out the main base plates with washers of about a good 1/8th inch to clear the lower radiator. I also fabricated an L shaped shelf and u-bolts to attach to front of main cross member to mount 6 pin connector and break-away switch. All appears to be good and solid. Have not attached to RV yet as I am still working on wiring.
I gave this 5 stars based on design and durability.Installation, however, is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Installation can be a real challenge, and even the best back yard mechanic might be a tad frustrated. The biggest problem in installation is NOT installing but getting ready to install. Removal od the tow bar hooks took more time than installing the base plates. We're talking a 2018 F-150 XLT Sport 4X4 crew cab. The pics show the finished product and the location of the safety can\bles.
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