Is this right for you? Product Expert Mike S says:
Yes, if you:
Are a DIYer who wants a simple install and values lifetime support from etrailer.com experts
Have a hitch-mounted tow bar from etrailer, Demco, or Blue Ox
Worry about losing removable arms
No, if you:
Own a Roadmaster tow bar and don’t want to have to buy an adapter separately
Are uncomfortable with only a short-term warranty
Get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware. 1-800-940-8924 to order etrailer base plates part number e98948 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all etrailer products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms. Base Plates reviews from real customers.
Get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware.
Features:
Custom-fit base plates provide attachment points for your tow bar
Invisible design creates seamless, clean look
No obtrusive crossbar or protruding brackets
Covers keep dirt and debris out of base plate receivers when you're not towing
Included tabs connect directly to your tow bar arms
Just insert the tab into the base plate and secure with the included safety pin
No need to remove, and possibly misplace, drawbar arms
Sturdy, dependable design
Spreads towing force evenly to minimize weight placed on suspension
Constructed of durable steel
Simple installation - no welding required
Bolts securely to your vehicle's chassis
Electrical bracket lets you easily mount a round electrical connector plug
Instructions and necessary hardware included
Compatible with all etrailer tow bars
Adaptable for use with Blue Ox, Demco, and Roadmaster tow bars (adapters sold separately)
Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
Made in the USA
Specs:
Distance between brackets: 19-1/2"
Bracket height: 18"
1-Year limited warranty
Simple, Invisible Design
Setting up these invisible base plates for use with your etrailer tow bar is fast and easy. They easily bolt onto the ends of your tow bar. And because the tabs remain on your tow bar at all times instead of protruding from your vehicle , your car maintains a clean look when it's not being towed.
Easy Hookup and Disconnect
Using the etrailer invisible base plates to attach and remove your tow bar couldn't be easier. With the base plate tabs attached to your tow bar arms, simply insert the tabs into the receivers on your vehicle and twist to lock them in place. Insert the included pull pins to add an extra layer of security, ensuring the tabs stay put. To remove each arm, simply tug the pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the tow bar arm, and pull the tab out of the bracket.
Receiver Covers
Keep dirt and debris out of the base plate receivers with the included covers. These high-density polyethylene covers easily snap into place over each pull point when your tow bar is not attached. Limiting internal corrosion makes it easier to slide the tabs in and out and helps to prevent seizing so that the tabs don't get stuck.
Tow Bar Adapters
If you have a tow bar from a different manufacturer, an adapter may be available. etrailer offers adapters for use with other tow bars so that you don't have to go through the added hassle and expense of replacing your tow bar when outfitting your new towed car with base plates.
Type of Tow Bar
Adapter
Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All Terrain, Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500
e98983
Roadmaster Nighthawk, Sterling All Terrain, Sterling tow bars with serial numbers 14,501
e98984
Roadmaster Eagle, Eagle 8000
e98979
Roadmaster Falcon 5250
e98981
Blue Ox
No adapter needed
Demco Kwik-Tow
No adapter needed
Curt Rambler
No adapter needed
etrailer Technical Support
At etrailer, we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your base plates. The technicians at etrailer perform flat tow installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - e98948
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (219 Customer Reviews)
Get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware.
by: Kelly07/25/2022
Had looked at other ones So glad we went through E trailer Much easier to install. My advice would be don't follow the temp plates in the directions. Your better off measuring it yourself.1338168
I tell people all the time on Facebook how awesome etrailer is, your go to place looking for base plates, trailer items wiring you name it and they came through again and this time in a very timely manner, my second base plate to be installed on my new to me Jeep thank you etrailer1498205
by: Jeffrey 01/10/2023
Something very important to me is communication. etrailer hands down is the best company I've ever delt with that communicates with their customers during the entire process. I continue to use them over numerous other companies due to this, their fast shipping, and resources (e.g. how to install, customers pictures, etc.). etrailer is my first choice for anything relating to RV's, trailers, etc.1497359
by: James05/21/2022
Pontiac Trans Sport Van
Even though the box was damaged in transport, all parts were there and none were damaged due to the good packing that was done!1300697
Super product that has performed well towing my 2020 Jeep Sahara. High quality with everything I needed included. The etrailer videos were super helpful before and after the purchase for easy setup. CHEERS!1119424
Comments
Terrific, the product has held up perfectly
Joseph - 08/11/2022
146218
by: King11/17/2022
Looks great after installed professionally about six months ago. Jeep was delivered late so I actually had the base plate prior to owning this vehicle.1470500
by: Mike 09/14/2022
Baseplate was great all the parts were there, the fit was good and the installation was time consuming but the template to cut the plastic skid plate were nowhere near accurate, had to remove and reinstall several times to get it right.1407702
by: Would buy this again? YES01/17/2023
Just installed yesterday looks great, good instructions1501633
by: Kelly07/20/2022
It’s awesome everything came in on date they they said it would. There was a little problem in shipping the freight company tore the box lost apartment they sent the new part to me within a couple days no question I asked . Very pleased with the way it installed on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon . If I need any other parts for my jeep wrangler I will be ordering them through etrailer1333906
by: Jim 09/27/2022
Jeep
Very easy installation on my jeep. All fastener points lined up perfectly.1426966
by: Ronald08/23/2020
Using on a 2020 Gladiator with an aftermarket bumper. I did make some modifications to the bumper for this to work. Fits like a glove, even tighter. Installation kicked my butt a little at first but was to my own fault and stubbornness and not product or installation instructions. Spoke with customer service rep, Michael, and he assured me product would fit. Great product. Performed test run on 8-26 and worked as advertised. Highly recommend!867154
Comments
Great
Ronald - 02/02/2022
132328
by: TheJoy09/19/2022
2019 Jeep Wrangler
Does exactly what the name says. Invisible (or less visible) than other base plate. Much better finish.1414331
by: Eric 08/20/2022
Great base plate would buy again. Follow the instructions and watch YouTube was an easy project to install.1367664
by: Tonia09/01/2022
2007 Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome
This product is superior! The directions were precise plus the online videos make it super easy to self install. Applied to my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport.1388390
by: Bryan12/06/2021
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The installation instructions and video were misleading. Much more difficult to install then portrayed. Getting the base plate bracket holes to line up with the existing bumper bracket holes was very difficult. 1-2 hours spent trying to align holes.
Instructions describe how to cut holes in plastic under bumper cover. Instructions say nothing about how difficult it is to reinstall and fit around existing bumper, brackets, and base plate.1218442
Comments
I recommend viewing the video install that we have on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The installation starts at mark 1:17. One trick that we have is to tape the washers into place before lifting the base plate to the frame as shown at mark 4:11. When installing the hardware the base plate you will want to hand tighten the hardware down on both sides as shown at mark 4:55 and then torque the hardware down per manual specifications. Our installer Clayton shows a good technique at mark 6:26 on how to cut out the fascia when installing the bottom fascia back around the base plate.
Easy to install, great product and better priced than similar products out there.1377124
by: Daniel12/23/2021
First off let me say this is not my first order from etrailer. Previous orders have been very smooth with timely delivery and quality product with excellent customer service from available Technicians to help out with issues pertaining to installation. This current order arrived with the major component missing (baseplate). etrailer has stepped up and is currently doing battle with UPS. Thanks to Nicole R. for all of your attention to this matter. I will continue to do business with this upstanding company in the future. Merry Christmas!1232327
by: Ryan11/29/2022
Fit great! Even with aftermarket bumper. 1475522
by: William05/21/2022
Quick delivery, product quality very good. Installation went very well, would recommend this product to anyone that has a similar application.1300520
by: Curt T10/22/2021
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Need to add better notes to directions. Need to know that the air dam needs to be cut and install BEFORE bumper is reinstalled. The kit had all required parts and seems to be very well built.1185339
by: Sam 01/08/2022
Looks very Heavy duty 1239785
by: Marvin 09/05/2021
2020 Jeep Wrangler
Attached easily, only problem that I encountered was reinstalling the plastic dust pan it appears that the 2 corners of the plate need a little grinding. they pushed into the plastic pan. Thanks1144696
by: John11/12/2021
Nice quality travels excellent 1204307
by: Leonel10/14/2021
Excellent condition received will let you know after installation1179746
The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98948 is an excellent option for a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The attachment methods can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but each will be plenty suitable for flat-towing and I couldn't accurately say one will be stronger than the other as they each go through vigorous testing before they are deemed acceptable. The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit in particular does indeed not require any drilling. view full answer...
Yes the etrailer base plate kit # e98948 that you referenced does fit the two-door models of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The install is the exact same as the Gladiator and Wrangler Unlimited models. view full answer...
Typically the 6-pole socket holder is screwed into the crosstube of the baseplate # e98948 but with this specific one the plastic bumper really covers a large area and wouldn't look great, so most of the installers will typically cut out a small portion of the grill for the socket to pass through and zip-tie it in place. This allows it to be pretty much hidden and is easy in terms of installation.
That being said you can pretty much screw it to anything you want to, but will want to keep... view full answer...
I do have an option but there are currently no Roadmaster base plate kits for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler per Roadmaster. Therefore, I must recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98948 which is a better option because it replaces the ends on the tow bar so you have one less part to keep track of and connect each time. It will work with Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain, Sterling All-Terrain, Blackhawk 2 All-Terrain, and Falcon All-Terrain and the Roadmaster Falcon 2 or Tracker... view full answer...
You can use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948 for your 2021 Jeep Gladiator but you will need the Adapter Kit # e98983 to do so. The adapters mount to the arms of the Falcon 2 and connect directly to the etrailer removeable tabs.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components... view full answer...
The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948 is rated for up to the GVWR of your Jeep Wrangler. As this is also compatible with the Unlimited Wrangler it will have been tested for up to 6,100lbs.
Be sure to use the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR as it is rated for more than the maximum GVWR of your Wrangler. view full answer...
For your 2022 Jeep Wrangler, the twist locks (the base plate tabs) will indeed connect to the end of the arms on the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR.
You'll connect that directly to the Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948.
It's somewhat hard to explain without a visual, so I made a very simple diagram, just for the sake of clarity. And while I can't be sure of what video you watched, it was likely a different manufacturer's tow bar being used so there was a different adapter needed. view full answer...
The Replacement Cover for Demco RV Tabless Base Plates - Qty 1 # DM15675 will fit your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # e98948. view full answer...
Yes, the Replacement Cover for Demco RV Tabless Base Plates - Qty 1 # DM15675 will fit your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98948. view full answer...
If you are using a compatible etrailer Pase Plate like the # e98948 on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler, I recommend the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector # BX8870. This rock guard not only gives your Wrangler protection from hurled objects, but it also folds in half to provide you for an easy storage process. It is also 100% made in the U.S.A. view full answer...
The etrailer # e98948 Base Plate Kit is a confirmed fit for your Jeep with standard factory bumper. If you want to use a Blue Ox tow bar (excluding the Ambassador) you will need the etrailer # e98986 adapters.
Alternatively, instead of getting the etrailer base plate and the etrailer adapters for Blue Ox, you could just get the Blue Ox # BX1139 Base Plate kit and not need the adapters. This requires your Jeep to have factory standard plastic bumper.
It sounds like you are getting a new... view full answer...
To connect your Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 to your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948, you will need to use Adapter for Roadmaster Tow Bar to etrailer Classic Base Plates # e98983. view full answer...
In order to use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98948 you'll need the Adapter for Roadmaster Tow Bar to etrailer Classic Base Plates part # e98983. view full answer...
What you are looking for is the Replacement Attachment Tab for Demco Tabless or etrailer Invisible Base Plates - Qty 1, # DM86MV. This will replace a missing tab, the removeable arm, of your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98948.
Please note the attached image and items circled in red. Each order of the # DM86MV is a quantity of tab and one pin. If you are missing both, ,you will need to order for a quantity of 2. view full answer...
With the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948, there isn't any adapters to allow you to use the Ready Brute II tow bar.
What you're going to want to do is, use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1139 with the adapters # BX88297.
From here, you'll be able to use your Read Brute II Tow Bar with your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
I have also attached a couple of videos for you to check out. view full answer...
The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98948 is compatible with all of our etrailer branded tow bars like the SD # e34ZR or XHD # e94ZR, which both come with safety cables included. These base plates are also compatible with Demco Victory series tow bars like the # DM9511008 or several Roadmaster tow bars. However, you could also get a base plate adapter and potentially use them with another tow bar if you've got one that isn't listed on the product page.
I've linked... view full answer...
The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98948 is a confirmed fit for a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and is compatible with Blue Ox Tow Bars like the Aventa. There will be no additional adapters required.
In regards to the wiring, the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit part # BLU79FR is not yet a confirmed fit but we do have options that are like the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 which is what I recommend as it's our most popular kit. view full answer...
For your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # e98948 are a great choice. They will require one simple adapter Item # e98986 to attach to a Blue Ox Tow Bar. For your vehicle I recommend the Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 7,500lbs Item # BX4375
If you want to avoid needing an adapter the # e98948 base plates will connect to a Demco tow bar with no adapters needed. For your vehicle I recommend the Demco Commander... view full answer...
Your motorhome having air brakes does help narrow down the correct parts to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, but that has more to do with the braking system as opposed to all of the basics. Here is what I recommend using:
etrailer Base Plate Kit # e98948 (for the factory plastic bumper)
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e34ZR
Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267
Air Force One Braking System - # SM99243
Our etrailer base plate kit will look great on your Jeep and the tow bar... view full answer...
Certainly, for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler, to flat tow behind a motorhome with air brakes properly and safely requires at least 5 components:
1) Base plate kit installed on the towed vehicle
2) Tow bar making the connection to tow vehicle and vehicle being towed
3) Safety cables in case the tow bar fails (some tow bars come with this added item)
4) Wiring to synchronize your RV’s indicator lights and the towed vehicles lights
5) Supplemental braking system to synchronize your RV’s brakes... view full answer...
Using the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar, # e34ZR with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98948 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a great choice, but the Blue Ox KarGard # BX8870 you were looking at only works with Blue Ox Tow bars. I suggest the Sentry Deflector, # DM9523135 from Demco as it will fit with etrailer branded tow bars. view full answer...
Since you already have the tow bar, I suggest the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98948. This is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler. With this you get a clean, factory look for your car when it's not being towed by using these invisible base plates. Tabs remain on tow bar arms and easily secure to base plate receivers with a quick turn. Simple, bolt-on installation with included hardware. Please note the installation video showing installed on a 2020 model Jeep.
For the... view full answer...
You could use the coiled safety cables part # RM-643 with your Roadmaster Falcon tow bar # RM-522 and your base plate kit part # 1444-3. They will attach either to a hole in the Jeep frame or to the base plate kit behind the removable arms. view full answer...
We make sure that the products we sell are what we say they are, and that they work the way they are supposed to work. Get real advice from a real person who has the knowledge and expertise needed to solve your problem.
Most detailed, accurate base plate information available.
Because we take providing accurate product information seriously, we take our own detailed product photos, demo videos and installation videos, as well as verify measurements, instructions, and vehicle fit information.
Installations, made easy.
We love helping people and have the most highly-trained customer service, hands-on experience, step by step videos and installation instructions.
Fast shipping.
Your order is automatically routed to get out of our warehouse and to your door as quickly as possible. Receive free shipping on orders over $99.
Personalized service for life.
We provide one-on-one, personalized service from the ordering process through the life of your product.
Trusted since 1946.
We've been serving customers since our parts store first opened in 1946 and continue to be recognized by our customers, our vendors and third parties for exceptional service.
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.