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$499.59
Tow Bar Base Plate
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2010 Audi S6

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Get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from etrailer. etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number e98946 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Tow Bar Base Plate

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure attachment points for safe, reliable towing behind your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Invisible design hides mounting points for a clean, factory-style look.
  • Quick to Hook Up: Twist-lock removable arms connect or detach in seconds without tools.
  • Built to Last: Durable steel construction spreads towing force evenly and resists wear over time.
  • Keeps Receivers Clean: Snap-on covers block dirt and debris to prevent seizing of the connection points.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Invisible Base Plate with Removable Arms

If you want your vehicle to keep its factory look when you’re not towing, this setup does the trick. The invisible design leaves no bulky crossbar or brackets in sight, and the attachment tabs stay on your tow bar so there’s nothing sticking out from the bumper. Snap-in polyethylene covers keep dirt out of the base plate receivers, so the arms slide in and out smoothly every time you hook up.

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit with removable arms attached to tow bar, showing clean installation and easy hookup design for flat towing

Hook Up Fast, Even When You’re Solo: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Connection

Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pull pin. It’s a quick process that makes connecting easy even when you’re on your own. The setup feels solid and reliable thanks to its Removable Draw Bars and Twist Lock Attachment system. The brackets are spaced 24" apart with a bracket height of 16-3/4", so you can plan your towing setup with confidence.

Built to Take Miles: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts securely to the chassis—no welding required. The sturdy design spreads towing forces evenly to minimize weight placed on the suspension. Made from durable steel, it’s built for long hauls and rough roads without flexing or loosening over time. It’s the kind of dependable setup you want for cross-country trips.

Keep Your Existing Tow Bar: Broad Compatibility and Adapter Options

Already have a tow bar setup? This base plate works directly with Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars—no adapter needed. For Roadmaster tow bars, you can use one of four adapters (e98983, e98984, e98979, or e98981, sold separately). It also includes an electrical bracket so you can mount a round connector up front for neat and accessible wiring.

Straightforward Install: Bolt-On Design with Included Hardware

The install is a simple bolt-on job using the included hardware—no welding required. The design lines up cleanly with chassis mounting points for a secure fit. Once installed, it stays put and is ready whenever you need to tow again. It’s an approachable weekend project for anyone comfortable working with basic tools.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 24"
  • Bracket height: 16-3/4"

Compatibility

  • Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All-Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500: DM9523036
  • Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain, Sterling All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers 14,501 and above: DM9523062
  • Roadmaster Eagle and Eagle 8000: DM9523014
  • Roadmaster Falcon 5250: DM9523023
  • Blue Ox: No adapter needed
  • etrailer: No adapter needed
  • Demco Kwik-Tow: No adapter needed
  • Curt Rambler: No adapter needed
  • Curt Seeker: No adapter needed

Warranty

  • Warranty: 1-Year limited warranty

9998946 etrailer RV Tabless Baseplates

e98946

Item # e98946

Installation Details E98946 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 1997 - 2006 Jeep TJ with standard factory bumper
  • 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper



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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

814 reviews
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Get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware.

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Super easy to mount. Works great!



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Easy install, works and looks good



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A S.

6/29/2024

Works great. Money well spent over 20k miles



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Jeff

4/6/2024

I flat towed my 2015 Jeep behind my Class C with absolutely no problems. I installed the system myself and the braking system is spot on with great response when breaking and especially hard breaking. Awesome purchase and well worth the money



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Carey

8/31/2023

Still working well after a year on my 2001 Sahara. Only issue is that I have a M.O.R.E Rock Proof bumper and it mounts butt up against the front round section of the steering box. Had to grind away some of the metal to make sure it wouldnt interfere. Slotting the mounting holes was not enough. Its the same with OEM or the RedHead gearbox.



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Rodney said it and executed it. Everything was on time and works as expected.



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I ordered the invisible bass plate because I have a smittie built after market rock bumper. It is not approved for using for towing. So I hoped I could do modifications on the bumper to make this work. To My surprise it worked without any changes. I towed My 2005 Jeep with it and it works great with my blue ox towbar. Thanks etrailer.



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The base plate and hardware arrived yesterday and I am in the process of installing. Looks great and looks like it will fit. Only issue is there are 4 nuts and washers missing. I can get them from local hardware and I should bein good shape.

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Jenny N.

4/21/2022

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.



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Products were as described and easy to install!

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Bruce

7/16/2023

About a year with no problems



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Installation was smooth!



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All went very good, have dealt with etrailer many times and are very pleased



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Looks good so far. A bit of confusion with the instructions. I had to loosen the first two bolts going into the bumper quite a bit before the holes on the radiator attachment piece would line up to the bar. Eventually it all worked out.



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Great product. Towed my Jeep behind the motorhome and have had no problems.



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Easy to install and works as advertised. Two pieces were missing from the package but the etrailer rep got them sent out expedited the following day and I received them in two days.



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One of the easiest installations I have ever done. Product was true to description arrived on time.



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Very heavy duty, looks well made. Coating is chipping off in a couple places but everything else looks great.



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Works great! Hooking up is so much easier than the dolly and mini van!!

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Richard I.

10/25/2024

Perfect - towed 8500 miles this summer 2024



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It fits and has work great through some rough roads. My one disappointment is that the ends of the safety cable has begun to show rust already.



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This item worked out perfect. I used it to flat tow my jeep behind my RV this summer on a 9000 mile family road trip.



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The bar was easy to install and used all factory locations for a “no-drill” fit. Haven’t installed the tow lights yet but the kit looks complete and well informed



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Works great. Easy to install Looks up well



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Excellent quality and fit!!! Install went well on our 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport!!! Can’t wait to try it out!!!

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Lazer S.

12/16/2025

Heck yeah, Vernon! Glad we could get you the part you needed to go forth and have fun! ^___^ Definitely let us know how that first trip goes! Speaking of which, what is the first trip going to entail?



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Fit good no complaints just a little pr icey


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  • Where Does Center Bracket of etrailer Base Plate Kit # e98946 Attach on Wrangler
    Hey Greg, I attached a link to the install instructions for the etrailer base plate kit part # e98946 for you to check out at the bottom of this page as well as a screenshot I took from it for you to check out that covers just that center bracket step. Looks like it attaches to a portion of the support base for the radiator support.
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  • Best Flat Tow Setup For 2001 Jeep Wrangler
    Hello Dan, you came to the right place. Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2001 Jeep Wrangler: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98946 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # e34ZR - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 - Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # SM99251 - Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay...
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  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
    Hey Roger, thanks for reaching out. I am happy to take a look at your pictures. Go ahead and email those over to me and I can look things over and send you a list of recommended parts. Just reply to the email that brought you to this page and it will go straight to me.
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  • 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Base Plate Recommendation Mounted Under Front Bumper
    Hey Joseph, thanks for reaching out! We do have a base plate that installs that way, and for that I recommend the etrailer Base Plate # e98946. If you check out the linked photo from the instructions, you'll see what this looks like once it's installed. Then for a matching tow bar I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly...
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  • Will the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit Fit a 2005 Jeep Wrangler With Aftermarket Steel Bumper
    The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98946 which is a fit for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler is designed for models with the factory front bumper. It actually attaches to the bottom of the bumper beam which you can see in the attached installation instructions. Instead, for an aftermarket steel bumper I recommend using the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit part # BX88230 which attaches directly to the bumper. This can then be used with a tow bar like the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part...
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2005 Jeep Wrangler with Coil Front Suspension
    Yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521424-5 that you referenced does fit the 2005 Jeep Wrangler you sent in a picture of as I can see that it has coil front suspension and not leaf spring front suspension.
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  • How To Use etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar On 2006 Jeep Wrangler
    In order to use the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e34ZR on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler you will need the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98946 (Same as Demco) which is for models with a factory bumper like the one shown below. This will almost complete your setup but you will need a few more things which I have attached below. The Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56202 is needed so you can control the lights. The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking...
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  • 2004 Jeep Wrangler Complete Flat Tow Setup
    Hello Ron, thanks for reaching out. Setting up your 2004 Wrangler to flat tow will be pretty straightforward. I recommend that you go with our etrailer brand for the base plate and tow bar. These are made for us by Demco, so you get a great USA made tow bar and they are priced a bit lower than other name brands. Here is what I recommend: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98946 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # e34ZR - Roadmaster...
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  • Flat Tow Supplemental Braking System For 2005 Jeep Wrangler
    Yes your 2005 Jeep Wrangler does need a supplemental braking system to flat tow in California, and the best option for that is a portable braking system. Not only is it the most economical, but if you wind up changing your towed vehicle at some point, you can still use it. Here is what you need for that system, as well as the rest of the parts to flat tow your 2005 Jeep Wrangler: - Base Plate Kit: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 - Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar #...
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  • Installation of the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit for 2000 Jeep TJ
    The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98946 installs to the factory front bumper of the 2000 Jeep TJ with two 1/2” x 1-3/4” hex bolts plus the center support brace hardware.
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  • 2002 Jeep TJ Recommended Parts for Flat Towing Behind a Motorhome
    Hey Ben! I'm not seeing a previous question from you in our system that's tied to this email address but I'd be more than happy to help you out! For a base plate kit I recommend going with either the etrailer Invisible Kit # e98946 or the Demco Classic # DM9518112. These have the same connection dimensions and fit with the recommended etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR, with the only real difference being that the etrailer version has removable tabs for a clean looking finish when...
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  • Why Does etrailer Base Plate Kit e98946 Use Grade 5 Bolt Instead of Grade 8
    This is a really good question. So what we've learned from our hitch and base plate kit manufacturers is that Grade 8 bolts while stronger are less forgiving if stressed since they are a harder metal. So the Grade 5 bolts which happen to also be very strong are used since they can stretch and even bend more without becoming as brittle and failing. So the Grade 8 will handle more force but when they go they snap whereas the Grade 5 will flex as it fails which many argue is better in a high...
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  • What Is The Easiest Set-Up To Flat Tow 2004 Jeep Wrangler Behind 2021 Dynamax Isata
    We have everything you need to easily set up your 2004 Jeep Wrangler for flat towing. You are looking at five primary components for a safe flat towing setup; a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. - Base Plate, etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98946 (with factory bumper.) - Tow Bar, etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs., # e34ZR (This includes the needed safety cables.) - Wiring Solution, Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring...
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  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing A 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
    We can definitely help get your 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ set up to flat tow. Personally, I prefer our etrailer brand tow bars and base plates. They are made by Demco, so you know you are getting a solid U.S made product. You can use a universal Diode kit for your wiring. For a braking system I suggest the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play Duo. The parts list below will include everything you will need: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR Roadmaster Diode...
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  • Will the Etrailer Base Plate Kit Work W/ the Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar?
    The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 is actually not going to work with your Ready Brute Elite Tow bar. Instead, you're going to need to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1120 with the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Ready Brute Elite Tow Bars # BX88297.
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Jeep Wrangler Behind Motorhome
    We do have all the parts needed in order for you to flat tow your 2000 Jeep Wrangler, which are a base plate, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and braking system. I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 - Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR - Wiring Kit: 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental...
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  • What Do I Need To Haul My 1999 Jeep TJ?
    You pretty much have everything you will need to haul your 1999 Jeep TJ, but you will need an adapter to connect the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 to the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. Here is the adapter # e99037. The Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494 is a good reliable choice and the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 will work with your Jeep. I would suggest getting the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 because you are...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 1997 Jeep Wrangler
    The braking used on a trailer with a brake controller is different than the brakes needed when flat towing a vehicle, so you will not be able to use your brake controller, unfortunately. Instead, I recommend using the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. This is going to be the easiest system to set up and use. The remainder of the parts needed is the: -Base plate -Tow Bar -Tow Bar Wiring -Safety Cables -High-Low Adapter. For a base plate, the etrailer...
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  • Does etrailer Base Plate Kit e98946 Fit Blue Ox Tow Bars without Adapter
    Yes all Blue Ox tow bars attach directly to the etrailer base plate kit # e98946 that you referenced.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 1999 Jeep Wrangler
    In order to flat-tow a 1999 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a number of different item such as a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, and supplemental braking system. I have attached a list of these for you below. etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98946 etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e34ZR Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed...
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  • 2006 Jeep Wrangler Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow
    I'd be more than happy to help you out with the flat towing parts for your 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - # e98946 (for standard factory bumper) etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e34ZR (comes with safety cables) Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit...
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  • Distance Between Tow Bar Arms on etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e98946 for Jeep Wrangler
    The distance between the two tow bar connection points on the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98946 which is a fit for a 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper is 24". This will then be compatible with many tow bars like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e34ZR.
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  • Base Plate Kit for 1997 Jeep TJ For Use with Demco Tow Bar
    The etrailer # e98946 Base Plate Kit is a confirmed fit for your 1997 Jeep TJ and will connect to your Demco Commander tow bar without the use of an adapter. Yes, Demco makes the e98946 Base Plate Kit for us.
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  • Will Flat Towing Base Plates on 2004 Jeep Wrangler Reduce Approach Angle for Off-Roading
    I'll start off by saying that installing any flat towing base plate on your 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ will reduce the approach angle slightly since the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98946 installs to the front frame stanchion. With that said, I don't believe it will reduce it too much because of the position in relation to the front wheels. When it comes to keeping your tow bar level, you will need to measure once everything is installed to confirm, but you shouldn't...
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