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If you want your setup to keep a factory look when you’re not towing, this base plate does the trick. The invisible design leaves no obtrusive crossbar or bulky brackets, and the tabs stay on your tow bar so nothing sticks out from the bumper. Snap-in high-density polyethylene covers keep dirt and debris out of the base plate receivers, making it easier to slide the arms in and out without seizing.
The twist-lock attachment makes connecting quick and solid. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to engage, and locks in place with a pull pin for extra security. When you’re done towing, just pull the pin, twist, and remove the arm. It’s an easy process whether you’re hitching up solo or aligning in tight spaces. The distance between brackets is 19-1/2" and bracket height is 18", so you can plan your tow bar alignment right where it needs to be.
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis—no welding required. The sturdy, dependable design spreads towing forces evenly to help minimize stress on your vehicle’s suspension. It’s built from durable steel to handle long hauls and countless hook-ups while maintaining solid alignment and confidence mile after mile.
Already have a tow bar setup you like? You’re covered. This base plate is compatible with Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without an adapter. If you’re running 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 setup.
If you’re handy, this is a straightforward weekend project. It uses a simple bolt-on installation with all hardware included—no need for welding or fabrication. With clear instructions and an adaptable design, it’s easy for do-it-yourselfers to get this base plate mounted securely and ready for the road.
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Ratings & Reviews
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.
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.
the package was open
I’m hoping it is exactly like the Demco base plate for the Ford Maverick 2023!
Great video and instructions
I like it strong and sturdy.only a few hours to install.but did not know I was limited too two brands of tow bars to hook up to it
Good quality base plate. Easy to install with all the instructions and video provided.
Instructions were great ! Easier than I thought , looks good on the truck .
Great product perfect fit no cutting of bumper required. Everything is in the black part of bumper so hardly noticeable.
I wound up putting the wire plug for the lights and charger in the engine compartment. Only had to drill one hole . It’s easy open hood plug it in and cord fits nicely.
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.
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