etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2018 Mini Clubman
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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 high-density polyethylene covers keep dirt and debris out of the receivers, so the arms slide in and out smoothly every time you hook up.
Connecting the tow bar arms is quick and straightforward. Each arm slides into the base plate receiver, twists to lock, and secures with the included pull pin for extra security. When you’re done towing, pull the pin, twist, and remove—no tools or fiddling required. The simple mechanism makes it easy to line up and connect even if you’re doing it solo.
This base plate bolts securely to your vehicle’s chassis with no welding required. Its sturdy steel design spreads towing forces evenly to minimize weight placed on the suspension. That dependable build gives peace of mind over long trips where strength and stability matter most.
Already have a tow bar you like? You can keep it. This base plate works directly with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without an adapter. If you’re using a Roadmaster setup, just add the right adapter—e98983 or e99037 (sold separately). An included electrical bracket makes it easy to mount a round electrical connector plug up front for a clean finish.
This kit is made for hands-on installers who want to get it done at home. It’s a simple bolt-on process—no welding needed—and comes with all necessary hardware and clear instructions. The bracket spacing is 31-1/4" with a bracket height of 22-1/2", so you can plan your setup precisely before starting.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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11% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
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.
This is a great base plate, it really looks good and integrates well with the front of the jeep.
Easy installation on my F-150. Videos on website are very helpful.
They were easy to install and came with good instructions and pictures. This is the second vehicle I have installed this product on and etrailer is my go to.
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.
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.
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.
Very well taken care of! Vicki is very knowledgeable and helped me get the proper equipment!
Very great purchase been using it the past year
These look easy to install. Good instructions sent with base plate.
It went together pretty well. The only issue we had was that one of the silver pins that will hook to the row bars will need to be drilled out. The other one was fine.
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