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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: e98953
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$419.58
Tow Bar Base Plate
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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 e98953 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 - e98953

  • Removable Draw Bars
  • etrailer
  • Twist Lock Attachment
  • Completely Hidden

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.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plates provide attachment points for your tow bar
  • Invisible design creates seamless, clean look
    • No obtrusive crossbar or protruding brackets
    • Covers keep dirt and debris out of base plate receivers when you're not towing
  • Included tabs connect directly to your tow bar arms
    • Just insert the tab into the base plate and secure with the included safety pin
    • No need to remove, and possibly misplace, drawbar arms
  • Sturdy, dependable design
    • Spreads towing force evenly to minimize weight placed on suspension
    • Constructed of durable steel
  • Simple installation - no welding required
    • Bolts securely to your vehicle's chassis
  • Electrical bracket lets you easily mount a round electrical connector plug
  • Instructions and necessary hardware included
  • Compatible with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars
    • Adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars (adapters sold separately)
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Distance between brackets: 34-3/8"
  • Bracket height: 18"
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Simple, Invisible Design

Setting up these invisible base plates for use with your etrailer tow bar is fast and easy. They easily bolt onto the ends of your tow bar. And because the tabs remain on your tow bar at all times instead of protruding from your vehicle , your car maintains a clean look when it's not being towed.


Easy Hookup and Disconnect

Demco Base Plate Tabless Hookup

Using the etrailer invisible base plates to attach and remove your tow bar couldn't be easier. With the base plate tabs attached to your tow bar arms, simply insert the tabs into the receivers on your vehicle and twist to lock them in place. Insert the included pull pins to add an extra layer of security, ensuring the tabs stay put. To remove each arm, simply tug the pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the tow bar arm, and pull the tab out of the bracket.


Receiver Covers

Keep dirt and debris out of the base plate receivers with the included covers. These high-density polyethylene covers easily snap into place over each pull point when your tow bar is not attached. Limiting internal corrosion makes it easier to slide the tabs in and out and helps to prevent seizing so that the tabs don't get stuck.


Tow Bar Adapters

If you have a tow bar from a different manufacturer, an adapter may be available. etrailer offers adapters for use with other tow bars so that you don't have to go through the added hassle and expense of replacing your tow bar when outfitting your new towed car with base plates.


Type of Tow Bar Adapter
Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All Terrain, Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500 e98983
Roadmaster Nighthawk, Sterling All Terrain, Sterling tow bars with serial numbers 14,501 e98984
Roadmaster Eagle, Eagle 8000 e98979
Roadmaster Falcon 5250 e98981
Blue Ox No adapter needed
Demco Kwik-Tow No adapter needed
Curt Rambler No adapter needed

etrailer Technical Support

At etrailer, we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your base plates. The technicians at etrailer perform flat tow installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

739 reviews
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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    While it's true that the Mopar 68321424AB wiring harness has been required in the past, that changed a few model years ago so you will not need it to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Cherokee. 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 my recommendations along with any extra parts that may be needed. etrailer Base Plate Kit - Part # e98951 for Trailhawk...
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    While I can't speak to price differences, what I can tell you is that for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee (so long as it is not an Overland or Trailhawk model), since you have a Demco tow bar like the Demco Excali-Bar III # DM9511013 (or an earlier version of the Excali-Bar), I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953. There isn't any difference in function or any noticeable difference in install between the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1144 and the etrailer # e98953, so the only...
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  • Is Mopar 68321414AB Required to Flat Tow a 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
    The Mopar 68321424AB wiring harness has been required in the past but that it no longer something that is needed on newer Jeep Cherokees, including your 2021 model. A complete flat towing system includes a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you don't already have those parts then I have the following recommendations: etrailer Base Plate Kit - Part # e98951 for Trailhawk or part # e98953 for...
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  • Does the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e98953 fit a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited?
    Yes, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit item # e98953 will fit your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited and it is compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar. I have linked an installation video below. For tow bar wiring you will want the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. You will also need a brake relay light like Item # RM-88400 that will work with the supplemental braking system. To keep your battery charged will you are traveling you should add the Roadmaster...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Setup for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
    For your 2019 Jeep Cherokee we need to consider the model. If you have an Overland or Trailhawk model, I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1143. Then you can use the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 10,000 lbs # BX7420 or the Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs # BX4370 which you asked from. If you do not have the Overland or Trailhawk model, I recommend the etrailer brand Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #...
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  • Will The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit Work With The Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bars?
    Yes! Your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 will work with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953 on your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited, however you are going to need the adapter # e98981 to allow these pieces to become compatible. Additionally, If you're interested in a complete flat towing setup, you're also going to need: -A wiring kit, # RM-152-98146-7, -A braking system, # HM39524, & -A charge line kit # RM-156-25.
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    The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98953 you were looking at is confirmed to fit your 2021 Jeep Cherokee, and since you have the tow hooks you will simply need to remove them during the install. To complete your flat towing setup you will still need a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. My recommendations are as follows: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 Safety Cables: Roadmaster 64" Single...
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    Hey Dennis and Kathy, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953 will fit your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux perfectly. 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. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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