etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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2005 GMC Sierra
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When you’re not towing, this kit keeps your front end looking tidy. The design leaves only the base plate tabs visible—no bulky crossbar or support beam sticking out. Hidden reinforcement keeps the profile slim while still giving you solid connection points. It’s a simple way to keep a clean look when your tow bar isn’t attached.
This base plate kit is built from strong, dependable steel and bolts securely to the chassis without welding. The sturdy design spreads towing forces evenly to minimize weight placed on the suspension. It’s made to handle long hauls and steady use without flexing or distortion over time.
You don’t need special tools or fabrication for this one. The setup bolts directly to existing mounting points, and the kit includes clear instructions and all necessary hardware. The straightforward installation makes it manageable for a weekend project if you like doing your own work.
If you’ve already invested in a tow bar, this base plate works with it. It’s compatible with all etrailer tow bars and Demco Victory Series tow bars without any adapter. For other brands, just add the right adapter—e98979, e98980, e98981, e98982, e98983, or e98984 (sold separately). That flexibility saves you from having to change out your whole towing setup.
A built-in bracket lets you mount a round electrical connector plug at the front of your vehicle. That keeps your wiring organized and easy to connect when you’re getting ready to tow. Everything you need to make the electrical hookup neat and accessible is right there in the design.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
65% were satisfied with this product
35% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Had a bit of of issue with getting the front valance to fit back on car. The tow bar should have been a 1/2 to 3/4” lower to fit in the air vent opening, I may have to cut the valance itself to get it back down to where it will fit correctly, I am still playing with it
During installation we experienced some issues with part alignment between the base plate and bumper assembly causing the facia the to need trim back the facia all the way to the painted section. The hood and facia fit is tight.
love it! It's an excellent fit for our 2003 Jeep!
Great bar for the money. Instructions were fairly easy to follow but at time they did not make sense logically. In the final step lining up the grill was confusing I had to improvise to make it work.
My order arrived in a few days, was exactly what I ordered. Installed base plates with no problems. very satisfied with results.
These are quality parts that fit and function perfectly.
Got what I needed it works perfectly and it came fast just as I ordered it
High quality and excellent price!
I haven't installed it yet, waiting for the artic weather to cease but the quality is very good and everything i need is there.
Received as advertised and communication was perfect.
Fit perfect
Great experience, expensive, but very g ood!
Working great.
Good Quality product
Fit up prefect no modification nessary.
Fairly straightforward installation, was able to do it by myself.
Product was super easy to install and great support from the team at e-trailer. Thanks guys!
The finished product is great! The reason for the three-star rating is because the mounting holes didn't line up with the holes on the frame of the 2004 Jeep Liberty. The host came out a quarter inch off. After drilling the third hole according to the instructions I put all three bolts in the nut plate and made sure that all three bolts will fit in the holes easily. I then got one bolt started on one side and then found out it was completely off by quarter inch on the other side. With 0 wiggle room I put all three bolts in loosely on one side and manage to use vise grips to clamp up the other side so I can drill out the holes. I was then able to get the bolts in on the other side. Aside from the fasteners for the bumper cover being different and more difficult from the directions and not being able to disconnect the wiring harness I figure it could have been worse. At least in the end nobody will know the difference. See photos. It sure was a blessing to be able to get it so quick.
This is a really good base plate for my 2011 ford fiesta. I have installed several base plates on different cars. Installing this base plate was easier than most. Watch a YouTube video I’m not good with paper directions. The only problem I had was the threads weren’t chased to clean the paint from the threads. Ford uses several different size bolts (7mm,8mm,10mm and 12mm and a universal is handy).overall I really like this base plate because it doesn’t have the removable front pins that could be stolen when not hitched up.
I just received, maybe next week I will working on that.
I installed myself! The direction we easy to follow and the unit fit my 2017 jeep unlimited perfectly. I have over 4000 tow miles since the install with no issues.
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