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When you’re not towing, you still want your front end to look clean. This tabless design keeps everything tucked away with no bulky crossbar or brackets in sight. The removable arms stay attached to your tow bar, so there’s nothing protruding from the bumper when you’re driving around town. Snap-in high-density polyethylene covers keep the receivers sealed off from dirt and debris, making sure everything slides smoothly the next time you hook up.
Connecting your tow bar shouldn’t be a hassle. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pull pin—no fumbling or guesswork required. This simple system makes it easier to line up and connect, even when you’re on uneven ground or doing it solo. The setup feels solid and dependable every time you lock it in place.
This base plate kit is built tough with durable steel that bolts right to the chassis—no welding needed. The design spreads towing forces evenly across the frame to help reduce stress on suspension components. It’s a sturdy setup that gives peace of mind for long trips and heavy miles behind your RV.
You don’t need to swap out your existing gear to make this work. It connects directly with Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars—no adapter needed. Running a Roadmaster tow bar? Just add the right adapter (DM9523036, DM9523062, DM9523014, or DM9523023, sold separately). It also includes an electrical bracket so you can mount a round connector plug neatly up front and keep your wiring organized.
If you like tackling projects yourself, this one’s straightforward. The kit comes with all hardware and instructions for a bolt-on installation—no welding required. With the bracket distance at 31-3/8" and bracket height at 15", you can plan your setup with confidence before getting started. It’s a realistic weekend project that ends with a solid towing connection ready for the road ahead.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
88% were satisfied with this product
12% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Mike B was a big help got my items within three or four days excellent great help I haven’t installed it yet
Installed with ease and works great.
Easy to install. Directions were spot on
The base plate was easy to install and has worked great. I originally bought it for a 2021 model ranger but it also worked on the 2023 ranger very happy with it.
Works great. Old system had a crossbar. New one doesn't and makes hookup and storage easier.
ex. fit for the truck, very easy to mount and a excellat product, well made.
The base plate arrived in good condition, all components complete. I will have to wait for warmer weather for installation. When installed, I will give a further review. The price and service so far has been excellent. I will shop at etrailer for any future towing needs.
Great response time and delivery fro etrailer. Purchase was as described and mounted perfect to my 2020 Ford Ranger.
Came with my Demco tow bar in same delivery. Everything is in perfect condition! Thanks Chris. etrailer rocks!
This does not fit my 2025 ranger. I attached are a few images of the mounting location for the 9519343 base plate on my 2025 Ford Ranger with the Lariat trim and the 2.7l v6 motor. The aluminum colored piece interferes with the horizontal bar connecting the actual base plates. The base plate mounting holes are 31.5" apart, whereas the receiving nuts on the truck frame are 30.5" apart. I am returning this and have ordered a Blue Ox base plate.
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Thomas
5/28/2022
Heavy duty base plate that had the easiest installation. You don’t have to remove air dam, bumper etc., it slides right up from behind after you remove your tow hooks and comes with safety cables. 2021 Ford Ranger.