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2021 Ford F-150 Raptor
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: e98958
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

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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. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from etrailer. etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number e98958 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 - e98958

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Provides secure points to connect a tow bar for safe RV towing.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design and removable arms keep a clean, factory look.
  • Hooks Up Fast: Twist-lock arms and pull pins let you connect or disconnect in seconds.
  • Built to Last: Durable steel construction spreads towing force evenly across the chassis.
  • Stays Clean Between Trips: Snap-on covers block dirt and debris from base plate receivers.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Invisible Base Plate with Removable Arms

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 attachment 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 hook up.

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit receiver covers installed on vehicle front to protect tow point openings from dirt and debris.

Front view of etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit receiver covers protecting unused towing connection points on a vehicle.

Hook Up Fast and Head Out: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Connection

Connecting the tow bar arms is quick and straightforward. Each arm slides into the base plate receiver, twists to lock, and secures with the included pull pin for extra security. When you’re done towing, pull the pin, twist, and remove—no tools or fiddling required. The simple mechanism makes it easy to line up and connect even if you’re doing it solo.

Close-up of etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit showing tabless tow bar arms being inserted and locked into vehicle base plate receivers for easy hookup.

Alternate angle of etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit showing tabless connection of tow bar arms to vehicle-mounted receivers.

Built for Strength on the Long Haul: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts securely to your vehicle’s chassis with no welding required. Its sturdy steel design spreads towing forces evenly to minimize weight placed on the suspension. That dependable build gives peace of mind over long trips where strength and stability matter most.

Keep Your Existing Tow Bar: Broad Compatibility with Adapter Options

Already have a tow bar you like? You can keep it. This base plate works directly with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars without an adapter. If you’re using a Roadmaster setup, just add the right adapter—e98983 or e99037 (sold separately). An included electrical bracket makes it easy to mount a round electrical connector plug up front for a clean finish.

Demco Tabless Base Plate Adapter for Kwik-Tow tow bars shown for connecting different tow bar systems to etrailer or Demco base plates.

Demco Kwik-Tow adapter shown to demonstrate compatibility between Demco and other brand tow bars with etrailer base plates.

DIY-Ready Install: Bolt-On Kit with Included Hardware

This kit is made for hands-on installers who want to get it done at home. It’s a simple bolt-on process—no welding needed—and comes with all necessary hardware and clear instructions. The bracket spacing is 31-1/4" with a bracket height of 22-1/2", so you can plan your setup precisely before starting.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 31-1/4"
  • Bracket height: 22-1/2"

Warranty

  • Warranty: 1-Year limited warranty

Compatibility

  • Roadmaster Tracker, Falcon 2, Falcon All-Terrain, Blackhawk, Blackhawk All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers up to 14,500: DM9523036
  • Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain, Sterling All-Terrain, and Sterling tow bars with serial numbers 14,501 and above: DM9523062
  • Roadmaster Eagle and Eagle 8000: DM9523014
  • Roadmaster Falcon 5250: DM9523023
  • Blue Ox: No adapter needed
  • etrailer: No adapter needed
  • Demco Kwik-Tow: No adapter needed
  • Curt Rambler: No adapter needed
  • Curt Seeker: No adapter needed

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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
It went together pretty well. The only issue we had was that one of the silver pins that will hook to the row bars will need to be drilled out. The other one was fine.
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
These look easy to install. Good instructions sent with base plate.
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Very great purchase been using it the past year
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Very well taken care of! Vicki is very knowledgeable and helped me get the proper equipment!
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2018 GMC Sierra 1500
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2018 GMC Sierra 1500
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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.
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Lazer S.

4/21/2026

Glad we could help, David! Looks good on there! ^___^ What's the next trip you have planned?

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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.
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Gwendolyn Y.

4/9/2026

Looks great on your Jeep! Where are you headed to first, Franz?

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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.
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Jerry B.

8/17/2026

That's great, I'm glad it's taken care of you! Any big trips coming up?

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This was my second time installing a base plate kit. I have to say, this etrailer base plate was so much easier to install compared to my other base plate that required drilling, which was not fun at all. I would highly recommend the etrailer baseplate kit. No drilling was required and everything lined up perfectly. The install videos provided are also great.
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Chris

10/10/2026

Still working perfectly. Towed the jeep about 2000 miles from WA State down to Disneyland and then to Las Vegas and back. Plus dozens of camping trips.

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Heather A.

10/10/2026

@Chris Wow, that sounds like so much fun Chris. What was your favorite memory from your trips this year?
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2014 jeep Wrangler
So I ordered a hitch for my Jeep 2014 Wrangler I used the pulldown menu to select my model. The menu never said anything about four-door or two door therefore I ordered the wrong Hitch then when I called to get it fixed because it didn’t fit they made me pay the shipping back.
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2025 jeep Wrangler
Very easy to install and I love the finished look. However I had to cut a couple of relief points in the rock guard in order to get the back two screws into place. Without these the rock guard would bind against these points on the base plate and not allow the rock guard to travel back far enough to reattached the screws. I have a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
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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.
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Everything is great so far, still installing.
I do need the removable arms to fit a Falcon 2
Tow hitch
. Can send me the part number so l can order them.
Thanks, Bob
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2021 GMC Canyon
Product was as advertised, Installer Hitch HQ which you recommended did a excellent installation
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2025 Jeep Gladiator
Wrong plate, didnt fit. Had to return and order a different plate, which I paid over $[XX] to overnight and didnt get it when it was suppose to be delivered. Not even an apology offered, not even a discount offered, nothing other than holding my money hostage until you got the return item..
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If you follow the easy to read and understand instructions, it’s a breeze to install. Beautiful!!! Highly recommend rhese baseplates
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Fit good no complaints just a little pricey
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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.
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The baseplate fit great, fairly simple and install. The instructions from the front valance cutting were off a bit. I had to take it on and off a couple of times and trim to get it to fit. Overall the quality is great.
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
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Claire H.

6/2/2026

Hi Shawn, the etrailer Invisible Base Plates part # e66GV are not a fit for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is why the shutters had to be removed, and the instructions didn't cover it. These base plates fit the previous 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee model, but due to changes in the fascia and bumper they're not a fit for the 2026 model due to those modifications. However, the actual frame of the 2026 Grand Cherokee is still the same as the 2025 model, so the base plates are safe to tow with.

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