etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2003 Ford Expedition
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2003 Ford Expedition
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If you prefer a setup that keeps your vehicle looking stock when you’re not towing, this base plate nails it. The invisible design leaves no bulky crossbar or brackets in sight, and the drawbar arms stay on your tow bar—so there’s nothing sticking out from the bumper. Snap-in high-density polyethylene covers keep dirt and debris out of the receivers, making sure the tabs slide in and out easily every time you hook up.
Connecting your tow bar is quick and secure with the twist-lock system. Each arm slides into the receiver, locks with a twist, and secures with a pull pin for backup. It’s simple, no-nonsense hardware that makes solo hook-ups smooth and consistent. For setup planning, the distance between brackets is 19-1/2" and the bracket height is 18".
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis with included hardware—no welding required. The steel construction spreads towing forces evenly to lessen stress on your suspension during long hauls. It’s a solid, dependable design that holds up through thousands of miles of flat towing without issue.
Already running a tow bar setup you like? This base plate works with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without adapters. If you use Roadmaster tow bars, just add the right adapter (e98983, e98984, e98979, or e98981, sold separately). It even includes an electrical bracket so you can mount a round connector plug up front for a clean wiring layout.
If you like doing your own work, this is a straightforward project to tackle. The installation uses basic tools and requires only bolting to existing mounting points—no custom fabrication. The kit includes clear instructions and all necessary hardware for an accurate fit so you can get it mounted and ready for towing in a weekend.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
86% were satisfied with this product
14% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Excellent quality workmanship. Installation instructions were clear and the process was straightforward. Very pleased with the end result.
Amy was very knowledgeable about your products and Absolutely Professional as well Prompt with obtaining Correct information. Very friendly and helpful. Will Surely use your products and services when needed. Thank you
Very good quality. Great instructions and install video.
easy to find on your web site, quick delivery, everything needed for a quick and secure installation. The instructions were easy to follow and all parts were included and fit perfectly.
Fit my 2018 Colorado 2WD manual perfectly. I disconnect the drive shaft and hose-clamp it to the gas tank cross-member when I flat-tow it. works perfectly
Very easy to install and I love the finished look. However I had to cut a couple of relief points in the rock guard in order to get the back two screws into place. Without these the rock guard would bind against these points on the base plate and not allow the rock guard to travel back far enough to reattached the screws. I have a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
This is a great base plate, it really looks good and integrates well with the front of the jeep.
Easy installation on my F-150. Videos on website are very helpful.
They were easy to install and came with good instructions and pictures. This is the second vehicle I have installed this product on and etrailer is my go to.
Relatively easy install. Double check the skid plate templates. I had to change mine significantly, not just holes but slots from the top all the way to the bottom of the towbar. In the end, they look great they install well. Very nice system.
Heavy duty bracket. The included bracket for the electrical is also heavy duty.
Mounted on a 2025 Bronco with modular bumper. I did have to do a little additional cutting on the bumper to make it fit.
Easy installation if you watch the videos on the etrailer website.
I like the fact that this base plate is hidden behind the air dam below the bumper.
Install of the baseplate itself was not difficult and went smooth. The templates to cut out the holes in my plastic shroud were not accurate. It took some additional trimming to get right and I found that a bit frustrating.
I have installed three base plates on my vehicles. All have been purchased from trailer. They have all been rather easy to install just a matter of taking the time it takes. On this last one mounted on my 2024 Ford Maverick I recommend adding to the instructions an easier way to unplug the light plug from the front facia. I think it is much easier if one turns the wheel full left and unplug the socket before pulling the facia. Easier than current instructions that say be careful when pulling the facia since the plug needs to be undone. I was able to do the whole thing by myself this way and not needed someone else to hold the facia while disconnecting the plug.
Nice setup. Instructions were little off for my application (2026 with shutters) Shutters had to be removed to install correctly. Instructions did not cover this. Everything fit as it should. Final product very satisfied.
2025 Ford Mavrick AWD Hybrid. I have installed 2 base plate kits on Honda CRVs.
Piece of cake. Remove front cowling..install base plate..done. Not so on my 2 day old Mavrick. 1 add a spacer to move kit away from shutters...adding washers is super poor planning on manufacturing's part..2 you don't have to go up & over in the middle now 70% of the condenser air flow is blocked by welded steel..could have been much better. 3 provide a mounting ring or hook...wrapping a safety cable around sheet metal components is silly Engineering.
Installation on a 2018 Jeep JL Unlimited Sahara went well, no surprises. Attaching the base plate to chassis safety cables required some ingenuity as the instructions were useless in this installation. Etrailer should post some actual installation photos vs. a poor generic diagram.
Easy to install and works like should. I put a aftermarket bumper on as well so it was simple with no issues to install I have pulled it over 6000 miles and a lot of one nighter stays. It is simple to hook up and no issues pulling.
Came very well packaged, looked great very well made and heavy duty.
Instructions could have been better.
Template for air dam cutout just a rough starting point you will need to do more trimming for proper fit. Overall very happy looks great and very solid.
I've bought from e-trailer several times and I'm always happy with my purchase. The base plate and tow bar are of excellent quality and a good price. Installation was as not too bad; I watched the installation video for my truck even though it was for a different base plate. It gave me enough information to get the job done.
Easy to install , packaged very good no scraches or danage .
Thank You for the lightening fast delivery!
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