etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2019 Ford Taurus
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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 removable 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 connect.
Each arm slides into the base plate receiver, twists to lock, and secures with the included pull pin. The quick-connect system makes it easy to line up and fasten, even when you’re working alone or on uneven ground. The distance between brackets is 22" with a bracket height of 18", so it’s simple to plan your setup for level towing.
This base plate bolts directly to your vehicle’s chassis with no welding required. The sturdy steel design spreads towing force evenly to reduce stress on suspension components during travel. It’s a simple, dependable setup made to hold steady through long hauls without flexing or shifting under load.
Already have a tow bar setup you like? You’re covered. This base plate works directly with Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars—no adapter needed. If you’re using a Roadmaster bar, just add the matching adapter (e98983, e98984, e98979, or e98981—sold separately). An included electrical bracket lets you mount a round plug neatly at the front so your wiring connection stays organized and ready to use.
This kit includes all necessary hardware plus step-by-step instructions for an easy bolt-on installation—no welding required. It’s a solid weekend project for anyone comfortable with basic tools. Once installed, you’ve got a clean, tight setup that’s ready for miles of reliable flat towing.
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Ratings & Reviews
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.
Arrived in 3days. Now to install it!
It works great.
Great piece of equipment.
Working good. Had to take to complete front end off my new car and then I had to cut all the louvers off the front to allow hooking up the bard to it.
Great product! Easy to follow instructions and a perfect fit for my vehicle.
Excellent fit
My repair guy installed it with no problems and works fine
Driver and passenger support brackets don't fit my 2021 Equinox. Angle is wrong.Needs to be closer to 90 degrees Returned for replacement.
Not my first choice but the Roadmaster was out of stock so after speaking with Alex I decided on the etrailer baseplate for my 2019 Equinox instead of waiting 3 weeks. I am happy that I did. The etrailer baseplate is well built and easy to install. The directions include are vague and at time confusing but the etrailer video was excellent. I was concerned about removing the fascia of the car but following the video made it easy. My only complaint is that I wished the video showed the clips holding the fascia on, see attached photo, once I knew what I was dealing with it made the other side easier to remove.
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