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2008 Keystone Springdale Fifth Wheel
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etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: e98970
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$407.16
Tow Bar Base Plate
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2008 Keystone Springdale Fifth Wheel

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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 e98970 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 - e98970

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure attachment points so your vehicle can be safely towed behind an RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Fixed arms and hidden reinforcement keep only the small base plate tabs visible for a clean, low-profile look.
  • Built to Last: Durable steel construction and sturdy design spread towing force evenly to reduce stress on suspension.
  • Simple Bolt-On Setup: Installs without welding and includes hardware and instructions for straightforward DIY installation.
  • Works with Multiple Tow Bars: Directly fits etrailer and Demco Victory Series bars, with adapters offered for other brands.
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Features to know about

Built Strong for the Long Haul: Durable Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate kit is made from sturdy, dependable steel that bolts directly to the chassis with no welding required. The solid design spreads towing forces evenly to help keep weight off the suspension and maintain stability mile after mile. It’s a setup you can trust for long-distance towing without worrying about flex or fatigue in the front end.

Keeps the Front Clean: Low-Profile Design Without a Crossbar

If you like a clean front end when not towing, this setup fits the bill. There’s no external crossbar or bulky brackets sticking out—only the base plate tabs are visible. The hidden reinforcement keeps most of the structure tucked away for a low-profile look that blends right in. It’s functional strength with a neat appearance that doesn’t get in your way when you’re walking around the vehicle.

Simple to Install at Home: Bolt-On Setup with Included Hardware

You don’t have to be a pro to get this installed. The base plates bolt securely to the frame using the provided hardware—no welding needed. The kit also includes an electrical bracket so you can mount a round connector plug up front for your wiring. Straightforward instructions make it a practical weekend job for anyone handy with tools.

Works with Your Current Gear: Compatible Tow Bar and Adapter Options

If you already have a tow bar setup, this kit can fit in easily. It works directly with all etrailer and Demco Victory Series tow bars, and adapters are available for other brands if needed (sold separately). That means you can keep using your existing tow bar without starting from scratch, saving time and effort when building your flat tow setup.

Demco base plate adapters for connecting various tow bars to etrailer or Demco base plates, shown on a white background.

Close-up view of two Demco steel base plate adapters for connecting compatible tow bars to etrailer base plates.

Sized Right for Easy Planning: Standard Bracket Spacing and Height

To help you set up your system accurately, the distance between brackets is 22-1/4" and the bracket height is 18". These exact measurements make it simpler to match your tow bar height and alignment so everything connects smoothly every time.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 22-1/4"
  • Bracket height: 18"

Warranty

  • Limited warranty: 1-Year

Tow Bar Adapters

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

e98970 etrailer RV Classic Baseplates

Installation Details E98970 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

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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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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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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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Fit perfect



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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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Perfect fit fast shipping



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Excellent service came exactly when they said it was



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



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Received as advertised and communication was perfect.



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Great experience, expensive, but very g ood!

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1/18/2026

Not bad. It was easy to mount, took about an hour. It’s Steel so not much to say with regard to it malfunctioning. Seems to be a Demco, at least that’s what the caps say. I bought it cause it looked like it would fit my inexpensive VEVOR tow bar. Had to remove a thin layer of metal so the connector from the tow bar would slip on easy. Pins aligned right up. Tow bar was less than the base plate so I completed this project for very little money compared to having it done. For a big hunk of steel, its really nice!! Recommend it…



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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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See what our Experts say about this etrailer Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Will the etrailer Base Plate # e98970 Fit My 2003 Jeep Liberty with a Factory Brush Guard?
    If you have a factory brush guard on your 2003 Jeep Liberty, the etrailer Base Plate # e98970 will fit perfectly! There will be no interference with your brush guard. If you need a tow bar to complete your flat-tow setup, I recommend the Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar - Victory Series - RV Mount - 2" Hitch # DM9511008. The great thing about the Demco is that you do not need to buy an additional adapter to use it with the etrailer base plate. Also, as as far as construction, the Dominator...
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  • Recommended Base Plate for a 2002 Jeep Liberty
    No, they're about the same. The most difficult part of installing these baseplates is having to remove all of the trim and essentially the entire front end of your Liberty. I have linked both installation instructions below. We've only got an install video for the Roadmaster and it has been linked as well. I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521423-5 for your 2002 Jeep Liberty. You already have the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar item # RM-522...
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  • Base Plate Kit and Tow Bar Recommendation for a 2004 Jeep Liberty
    I'd be happy to help you out! The base plate kit I recommend for your 2004 Jeep Liberty is our Classic Base Plate Kit # e98970 which pairs nicely with the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This gives you a fixed mount base plate kit so you don't have to worry about misplacing the arms and then the SD tow bar has some height adjustability for level towing and it comes with safety cables which then completes your flat tow setup.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 2002 Jeep Liberty
    In order to flat-tow a 2002 Jeep Liberty you'll need a few different items such as a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, lighting harness, and supplemental braking system. I have attached a list with each of these parts for you below. etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit part # e98970 etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e94ZR Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit part # DM9523010-54 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 This is a complete...
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