Availability of Demco Base Plate Kit for 2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD

Updated 05/06/2026 | Published 02/17/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5247)

$447.51

Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates

(56)

$99.98

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Adapter for Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars

(75)

$86.46

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3623)

$183.41

Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

(1486)

$44.78

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(850)

$1285.50

Question:

I have a 2008 Ford Ranger xlt, 2 wheel drive, manual transmission, extended cab. Also have a Demco Commander tow bar w cables. Im looking at the Demco fixed arm base plate. Listing indicates its compatible with my rig but unsure about tow compatibility. Lastly what other components will I need to have w complete tow setup. Thank you in advance.

asked by: Jim

Demco Commander
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Expert Reply:

Hey Jim! Since Demco doesn't have a base plate kit that fits the XLT model I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2187. You can adapt this to your Commander using the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9523041. Since you already have safety cables and a high low adapter that leaves wiring and a brake system. I recommend the following:

-Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-15267

-Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

-Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes # SM99251

Where are you headed once you get the Ranger all set up?

expert reply by: Robin H

Jim

5/5/2026

Robin...Thanks for the recommendations! I've since purchased and installed a Roadmaster baseplate model #477-5 for my 08 Ranger. Now I need to change out the forked clevis adapters on the end of the Commander tow bar in order to connect to my Roadmaster baseplate. Can you recommend the appropriate adapters for my set up? Thanks in advance for the help!

Robin H.

5/5/2026

@Jim you're welcome, happy to help! That is a crossbar-style base plate kit so you can use the # RM-033.

Jim

5/5/2026

@RobinH Im confused in that my commander tow bar has the forked adapters and the RM-033 also has the forked or C style receiver brackets. It seems like I need something like these RM-032 or a W style adapter for the towards. I'll attach a couple pictures to help.

Robin H.

5/5/2026

@Jim you can email me the pictures. # RM-032 is the same thing but with quick disconnects. Maybe you have different ends on there that aren't for Demco I'm not sure. The standard Demco connectors look like the ones attached to the Commander II # DM9511012. You may need to swap out whatever is on there for # DM13582-81.