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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Features:
The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. On most automobiles, the brackets are mounted within the grille, where they remain not only unseen, but protected from scrapes and scuffs as well.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (973 Customer Reviews)
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.Installed tow bar 483-1 plate on my 2006 Ranger 4wd XLT. Took 2hrs to install myself. Everything I needed was included, instructions were spot on. The hardest part was the 2 holes I had to drill which still only took 5 min to do. Installed loose until everything was in place and then tightened to spec.
Ordered my Towbar and received it in just 4 days. Product looks well built and was easily installed. I’m using this kit to move my Ford Ranger across country. Towbar goes on and removes quick and easily. etrailer was professional and understanding of my needs. Their staff was very courtious and have very good knowledge of their product. I Purchased the complete kit, including brake kit. I have not yet towed yet but I’m hooked up and all is working and ready to go. Will up date my experience and take some pics after my trip.
product looks very heavy duty, product should have better instructions with step by step including pictures. installation was easier when i took off front bumper (which wasn't in instructions) . i would have gave it an excellent review but instructions need improvement. also i called an installation location & they had ridiculous prices of $580-$640 for installation only.
I am very pleased with my experience with etrailer.com.
The customer service was great and the order arrived very promptly with very easy to follow instructions that made installation a breeze. I completed the entire project within less that 2 hrs and it looks great on my truck. I wouldn't hesitate to order any future needs from etrailer.com.
I installed 483-1 backing plate to my wifes ford ranger it was a little tricky at first then got the other side done in half the time all is torked to specs. thanks. will send pics later. shipping was fair ups can be kinda slow can't wait to try it out thanks again
Everything went smoothly, no missing parts no shipping damage and arrived fast. Online installation videos and written instructions made the project a breeze. Thanks etrailer for a pleasant experience.
Product was very good and instructions were easy to follow. The price was right also. I also purchased the wiring kit to bypass the vehicle wiring system. Only problem was that once you drill the 1 Inch hole for the bulb holder unless your lens detach fro the back you have trouble getting the bulb in.
I've traveled 1000s of miles with this attached to my Mazda B4000 towing behind my motorhome, has not once given me any problems, works great with the tow sway, dang perfect. Thank you.
Product is well built. The instructions were clear and easy to read. I recommend removing the bumper for easier installation. Very slim design. I also recommend part# RM-222 for easier removal of towbar. This product will be used on a daily basis. Thanks E-TRAILER on an awesome product.
Product arrived promptly, all parts were there and in good condition. The install went as the instructions provided, although for this individual parts the instructions were little lacking. My interface with e trailer.com was a satisfying experience. Thank you
Great quality and directions. I was able to install on my 99 ford ranger in about 2 hours in my driveway then towed it 1200 miles with no problems.
The instruction wasn't aimed to my ranger. Once I figured out what it was talking about. I had a front plastic that I didn't need to
Very strong mount for a Ranger pick up !Easy to install !Fast service !Great parts !
Easy to install. Works great. Love it.
Quality product! We received it very quickly! Canywait to get it installed and start using it! Thank you!
ok
Very heavy duty
Fast delivery good transaction all around.
etrailer service is and has always been stellar. My order was correct and was delivered very quickly. The only reason I made this a four instead of a five was that the rear bolt position of both base plate brackets where welded on crooked. Each small plate was at a different angle from each other. In my opinion whoever welded them wasn’t paying attention to quality control. Because I was on a time crunch for my departure on a trip and could not wait for replacements (and I needed the vehicle for local driving) I made the brackets work. Other than that the installation went smoothly and I was able to test tow my 2004 CRV a couple of times without incident.
Very impressed that they're the exact fabbed fit, and easy to install! These tow base plates are super sturdy!
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Donald
1/25/2022
It would be nice to find the location to write a review. Mostly the instructions needs to be updated. I cut a hole in my air damn when I didnt need to. I have toad it for several long 980 miles each way and the setup worked smoothly. It is permanently mounted on my 99 Ford Ranger. It only took me a couple of hours to install and test it. Im happy with it.