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Part Number: e98952
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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 e98952 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 - e98952

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid attachment points so you can securely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Invisible design leaves no protruding brackets for a clean, factory look.
  • Quick Hookup and Release: Twist-lock removable arms connect to your tow bar in seconds for easy setup.
  • Built to Last: Durable steel construction spreads towing force evenly and resists long-term wear.
  • Keeps Receivers Clean: Snap-on covers block dirt and debris to help prevent corrosion and seizing.
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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 protruding brackets in sight, and the removable arms keep things tucked away when not in use. The included high-density polyethylene covers snap into the receivers to block dirt and debris, so the tabs slide in and out smoothly every time you hook up.

Hook Up Fast and Secure: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Attachment

Connecting your tow bar is simple and quick. Each arm slides into the base plate receiver, twists to lock, and secures with the included safety pin for an added layer of security. When it’s time to disconnect, just pull the pin, twist, and remove. With this twist-lock setup, you get a smooth connection that stays put mile after mile.

Close-up view of etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit with removable tabless arms connected to a tow bar, showing the clean installation on a vehicle front frame.

Built to Handle the Long Haul: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis and spreads towing forces evenly to help reduce stress on suspension components. The sturdy steel build gives dependable strength for long trips and rough roads alike. No welding is required, and all necessary hardware comes in the box for a solid bolt-on mount that you can trust over thousands of towing miles.

Keep Your Existing Tow Bar: Broad Compatibility and Adapter Options

Already have a tow bar setup you like? You’re covered. This base plate works with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without needing an adapter. If you’re running a Roadmaster tow bar, just add the correct adapter (e98983, e98984, e98979, or e98981—sold separately). An electrical bracket is included so you can easily mount a round connector plug for a tidy front-end wiring setup.

DIY-Weekend Friendly: Straightforward Bolt-On Installation

If you prefer to do your own installs, this kit is designed for that. It mounts securely with bolts—no welding required—and includes detailed instructions along with all necessary hardware. The bracket spacing is 33" and bracket height is 21", giving clear reference points for planning your setup. It’s a hands-on project that most enthusiasts can complete confidently with basic tools.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 33"
  • Bracket height: 21"

Warranty

  • Warranty: 1-Year limited warranty

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

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Good product, fast shipping, great communication.
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Functions perfectly, however, I wish adjustments could be made to it so you do not have to cut out grill to install
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I have had Blue Ox and Roadmaster baseplates and the quality of these baseplates are far superior.
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Very good product, easy to use with never a problem.
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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.
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Lazer S.

4/21/2026

Glad we could help, David! Looks good on there! ^___^ What's the next trip you have planned?

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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.
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Gwendolyn Y.

4/9/2026

Looks great on your Jeep! Where are you headed to first, Franz?

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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.
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Jerry B.

8/17/2026

That's great, I'm glad it's taken care of you! Any big trips coming up?

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This was my second time installing a base plate kit. I have to say, this etrailer base plate was so much easier to install compared to my other base plate that required drilling, which was not fun at all. I would highly recommend the etrailer baseplate kit. No drilling was required and everything lined up perfectly. The install videos provided are also great.
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Chris

10/10/2026

Still working perfectly. Towed the jeep about 2000 miles from WA State down to Disneyland and then to Las Vegas and back. Plus dozens of camping trips.

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Heather A.

10/10/2026

@Chris Wow, that sounds like so much fun Chris. What was your favorite memory from your trips this year?
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2025 jeep Wrangler
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.
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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.
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Everything is great so far, still installing.
I do need the removable arms to fit a Falcon 2
Tow hitch
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2021 GMC Canyon
Product was as advertised, Installer Hitch HQ which you recommended did a excellent installation
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2025 Jeep Gladiator
Wrong plate, didnt fit. Had to return and order a different plate, which I paid over $[XX] to overnight and didnt get it when it was suppose to be delivered. Not even an apology offered, not even a discount offered, nothing other than holding my money hostage until you got the return item..
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If you follow the easy to read and understand instructions, it’s a breeze to install. Beautiful!!! Highly recommend rhese baseplates
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Fit good no complaints just a little pricey
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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.
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The baseplate fit great, fairly simple and install. The instructions from the front valance cutting were off a bit. I had to take it on and off a couple of times and trim to get it to fit. Overall the quality is great.
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
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Claire H.

6/2/2026

Hi Shawn, the etrailer Invisible Base Plates part # e66GV are not a fit for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is why the shutters had to be removed, and the instructions didn't cover it. These base plates fit the previous 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee model, but due to changes in the fascia and bumper they're not a fit for the 2026 model due to those modifications. However, the actual frame of the 2026 Grand Cherokee is still the same as the 2025 model, so the base plates are safe to tow with.

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