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1998 Lotus Esprit
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etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: e98963
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$386.77
Tow Bar Base Plate
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1998 Lotus Esprit

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Custom-fit base plate kit lets you hook up your tow bar to flat tow your vehicle. No external crossbar means that only the base plate tabs are visible, providing a clean, low-profile look when you're not towing. Simple, bolt-on installation. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from etrailer. etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number e98963 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 - e98963

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure connection points so your vehicle can be safely towed behind an RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Only the base plate tabs show, giving a clean, low-profile look.
  • Built to Last: Durable steel construction provides a sturdy, dependable towing setup.
  • Evenly Spreads Towing Force: Distributes load across the chassis to reduce stress on suspension parts.
  • Works with Multiple Tow Bars: Fits all etrailer and Demco Victory Series bars; adapters available for others.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Built for a Clean Look: Low-Profile Design with No Crossbar

When you’re not towing, this base plate keeps your front end looking clean. The fixed-arm design mounts directly to the chassis and eliminates bulky crossbars or large brackets, so only the tabs are visible. Hidden reinforcement keeps the setup subtle while still delivering a solid attachment point for your tow bar.

Strong and Steady on the Road: Durable Steel Construction

This kit is made from heavy-duty steel and bolts securely to the vehicle’s chassis—no welding required. Its sturdy design spreads towing forces evenly to help minimize weight on the suspension and hold firm through long-distance trips. The fixed draw bars provide dependable strength mile after mile.

Set Up with Confidence: Simple Bolt-On Install

The straightforward bolt-on installation means you can tackle the job yourself without special tools or fabrication. Everything needed for mounting comes in the box, including instructions and hardware. The electrical bracket makes it easy to mount a round electrical connector plug for a clean wiring setup.

Use What You Already Own: Tow Bar Compatibility and Adapter Options

You don’t need to replace your tow bar to use this base plate. It works directly with all etrailer tow bars and Demco Victory Series models, and it can be adapted for use with other brands using optional adapters (e98979, e98980, e98981, e98982, e98983, or e98984). That flexibility makes it easy to keep your existing equipment while setting up a dependable towing system.

Demco base plate adapter for connecting different tow bars to compatible vehicle base plates, shown in a silver finish with sturdy mounting points.

Close-up of Demco base plate adapter, showing durable steel construction and mounting holes for connecting tow bars to vehicle base plates.

Sized Right for Your Setup: Measured Bracket Spacing and Height

For planning your tow bar alignment, the distance between brackets is 20" and bracket height is 14". These specs help ensure a level connection with your motorhome when paired with the correct high-low adapter.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 20"
  • Bracket height: 14"

Warranty

  • Warranty: 1-Year limited warranty

Compatibility

  • Type of Tow Bar: Roadmaster Eagle and Eagle 8000 Use Adapter: e98979
  • Type of Tow Bar: Reese Tow Champ and Valley Industries Use Adapter: e98980
  • Type of Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Use Adapter: e98981
  • Type of Tow Bar: Blue Ox, Aladdin, Aventa II, Aventa LX, and Alexus Use Adapter: e98982
  • Type of Tow Bar: Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500 Use Adapter: e98983
  • Type of Tow Bar: Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers above 14,501 Use Adapter: e98984
  • Type of Tow Bar: Demco Victory Series and Kwik-Tow Use Adapter: No adapter needed

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

58 reviews
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Custom-fit base plate kit lets you hook up your tow bar to flat tow your vehicle. No external crossbar means that only the base plate tabs are visible, providing a clean, low-profile look when you're not towing. Simple, bolt-on installation.

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Well built. Fit good. Fairly easy to in stall.



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Quality parts for a reasonable price, fast shipping.



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Had trouble doing it online call them on the phone like we used to do it all days and it went really well very fast and very knowledgeable I will do business in the future with etrailer



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Excellent service came exactly when they said it was



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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



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love it! It's an excellent fit for our 2003 Jeep!



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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.



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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.



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My order arrived in a few days, was exactly what I ordered. Installed base plates with no problems. very satisfied with results.



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These are quality parts that fit and function perfectly.



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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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Got what I needed it works perfectly and it came fast just as I ordered it



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High quality and excellent price!



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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.



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Received as advertised and communication was perfect.



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Fit perfect



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Great experience, expensive, but very g ood!



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Working great.



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Good Quality product



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Fit up prefect no modification nessary.



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Fairly straightforward installation, was able to do it by myself.



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Product was super easy to install and great support from the team at e-trailer. Thanks guys!



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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.



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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.



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  • etrailer Base Plate Kit for a 2017 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
    The etrailer base plate kit that fits your 2017 Chevy Sonic Hatchback is the part # e98963 and then the corresponding tow bar you'll need is the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR which also comes with safety cables. Then for wiring I highly recommend the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit # RM26FR which comes with the wiring, diodes, and umbilical for a complete wiring kit that uses the lights on your Sonic as opposed to magnetic lights that sit on top of your vehicle. If...
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2015 Chevy Sonic LT Hatchback
    I assume by Commander you're referring to the Demco Commander Tow Bar # DM9511012. To connect to this tow bar you would need the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit # e98963. You'll also need a tow bar wiring kit like the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM38FR or part # RM26FR if you have incandescent lights. Since you'll have to remove DLIS FUSE 1 in order to flat tow the Sonic I recommend installing the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse...
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