etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2010 Ford Focus
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2010 Ford Focus
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If you want your vehicle to keep its clean look when you’re not towing, this kit delivers. The invisible design hides everything—no obtrusive crossbar or bulky brackets sticking out. The removable arms stay on the tow bar, so there’s nothing left hanging from the bumper. When not in use, snap on the high-density polyethylene receiver covers to keep dirt and debris out, so the sockets stay smooth and easy to connect next time.
Connecting takes just a few seconds. Slide each arm into the base plate receiver, twist to lock, and insert the pull pin for extra security. It’s a simple motion that keeps setup quick and repeatable whether you’re in your driveway or at a campsite. The distance between brackets is 19-1/2" and bracket height is 18", so you can plan your configuration precisely.
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis—no welding required. The sturdy steel construction spreads towing forces evenly across the frame to help reduce stress on suspension components during long hauls. It’s a dependable setup built for consistent performance over thousands of miles.
Already have a tow bar you trust? You can use it. This kit works with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without any adapter. If you run a Roadmaster tow bar, add the correct adapter (e98983 or e99037, sold separately). An included electrical bracket makes it easy to mount a round connector plug up front so your wiring stays tidy and ready for hookup.
You don’t need a fabricator for this one. The installation is fully bolt-on and comes with clear instructions and all necessary hardware. Once it’s mounted, you’ve got a hidden, reliable connection that looks factory clean when the arms are off and feels solid every time you tow.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
89% were satisfied with this product
11% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
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.
Had to use a porta power to spread it. It was bent in at least a 1/4 inch and would not go over the frame. After it was spread the process went fine.
Very well made and simple instructions live it
Easy to diy
I like it best when you get what you need the first time and it everything it’s suppose to be and the order is correct.
Top marks to etrailer!!
Great Price! Easy to install however, the kit we ordered came with a steel skid plate and the video attached to the product shows cutting notches out of the plastic plate that came on the Jeep. We would like to use the steel one but yet to figure out how to do so as the instructions do not say how to use it.
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