Blue Ox Tow Bar that Works with etrailer Base Plate Kit e98948 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Updated 01/01/2026 | Published 12/30/2025
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re: Flat tow 21 Wrangler The following two items seemed to be compatible, but the installation documentation doesnt agree. Can they be used together with complete functionality fit and store on front? Blue Ox Tow Bar BX4330 install guide says The Acclaim will only fit/store on baseplates with tab widths of 23 to 30 eTrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit e98948 says Distance between brackets: 19-1/2 Thanks.
asked by: W H
Expert Reply:
Hey W, this is a good observation! So the etrailer base plate kit part # e98948 that you referenced would not work with the Blue Ox Acclaim part # BX4330 for the reason you mentioned. The tab width is too narrow.
So you would need to look into a different tow bar that fits this tab width like the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380. This is generally the preferred style of tow bar that installs in a trailer hitch instead of attaching to a hitch ball like the Acclaim. Would that work or would prefer the coupler style? There doesn't seem to be a coupler style that works with that narrow of a tab width though.
Larry B.
1/1/2026
You're right about not working as designed but I wanted to go cheap and had a 2 1/2" receiver. It does work but I need to remove the tow bar and set it aside before using the Jeep. Does pull great and the tow plate was easy to put on.
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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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W H.
12/30/2025
Bummer. This will be used with a truckcamper, so we were trying to minimize the amount of "stuff" under the rear stairs and having the tow bar store on the front bumper seemed appealing. We're not married to the base plate so may look for a different one that will work and not require too much modification to fit.