etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # e98950
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etrailer Base Plates - e98950
- Removable Drawbars
- etrailer
- Twist Lock Attachment
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 and Demco tow bars
- Adaptable for use with Blue Ox and Roadmaster tow bars (adapters sold separately)
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Distance between brackets: 28-1/4"
- Bracket height: 18-1/2"
- 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 | e98986 |
| 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.
e98950 etrailer RV Tabless Baseplates
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2011 - 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee excluding SRT-8
- 2018 - 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee excluding SRT-8 and Trackhawk
- 2011 - 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
- 2022 - 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK - old body
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - e98950
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (340 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: Timothy02/15/2024
Works very well, no complaints. Like all base plates, it is a project to install, but once it's installed, it just works. The etrailer videos on the install process were invaluable in sequencing the work and understanding exactly what had to be removed to get the base plate correctly installed.
by: Gary12/15/2023
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Installed on a 2016 Grand Cherokee. It is definitely an intermediate level DIY requiring extensive disassembly of front grill. The clips that hold the fascia to the front bumpers need some more detail in the otherwise excellent video because it is difficult to figure out which direction to pull/pry without breaking clips.
The towbar was also about 1/8" too narrow for my car's frame and required some jacking and modifying of the hole.
by: H.W.08/21/2023
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Great product if your handy easy to install, just take your time. Plastic hole covers were missing in box, but company was excellent in sending replacement. Definitely recommend buying from them
by: Dennis01/27/2024
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overall a good product but it took some matching to get it to fit. They need to get on top of there quality control!
by: Dean 05/17/2023
Jeep Grand Cherokee
I installed this in my Jeep Grand Cherokee with no help, although a buddy would have made it go about 1/3 faster. Have towed it thousands of miles behind my motorhome with zero issues. This was my first time ever doing this type of work; it wasn’t rocket science. If you are handy you can figure it out - save yourself a grand or two and install yourself! Great product.
by: Michael 10/14/2023
It has been great. Great quality, easy to install and easy to maintain.
by: Brandon 01/30/2022
Great towbar, easy to install and easy to hook up to the rv.
by: Zane 01/05/2023
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Easy install on my 2018 Grand Cherokee and it works great with my Blue Ox for towing.
by: Tom.10/29/2022
The baseplate is well made and has a nice finish. However, it was about 1/8” too wide to I had to do some trimming near the core support/frame to get it to slide in. Then the rear bolt holes were equally too wide so I had to team them out a bit to be able to get the bolts in.
by: Bill 07/08/2022
It is so easy to work with eTrailer!! A couple of phone calls and all your questions are answered. Their videos are also spot on and helped me tremendously when the place that installed the base plate said that they wouldn't install the BRK2505 brake breakaway kit. A simple view of their video and i was confident I would be able to tackle this portion of the install. thanks eTrailer, GREAT JOB!!
by: Jerry 08/16/2023
Very speedy delivery, Thanks
by: Eden12/20/2022
Fit and works great on our 2019 Jeep Ch erokee
by: Colin09/26/2022
Fit perfectly on my 2019 jeep grand cherokee limited with no problems. thank you
by: Russell 09/02/2022
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Installed this on a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (older style). Jeep made both models this year. Easy install, tows great.
by: Jerry 05/18/2021
I had to make a slight adjustment to the mounting bolt holes on one side of the base plate. I understand the variations that can happen during the manufacturing of a vehicle. The base plate was find and I have used it twice since purchased.
by: Ken04/20/2023
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Always aware of how much service is valued and willing to provide the best.
by: Richard02/04/2022
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This is the part that I needed. It arrived on-time and in good condition. (The card board shipping box was damaged, and had been repaired with clear tape, but nothing was missing and all of the contents were in good shape.)
by: Tim 02/27/2023
Just completed installing. Planning first go this weekend 100% positive transaction.
by: Rocky 01/03/2022
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Quick shipping and the hitch looks well made. I will install it soon after I get my braking system!!
by: Pete04/20/2022
Takes a little more effort to install according to instructions
by: Tracy 09/30/2022
everything was great
by: Julius 03/01/2023
Great
by: Ron02/04/2022
This item came alot sooner then expected and as advertised. It isn't installed and working yet, but I expect it will work just fine. Quality parts.
by: Terrence 02/07/2024
by: Amanda06/25/2023
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Mark
1/31/2023
Perfect towbar for rv. Easy to hook up and confident about its strength.