The Accessory Bar for 40" Wide Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket # Y07353 has a piece of the assembly that is a composite plastic, however the part that actually attaches to the bottom of the bar is metal as is that adjustment screw. view full answer...
I have yet to hear of any problems with a Classic Accessories cover such as # 052963733631 causing any abrasions, marring, or damage in general to a trailer. This particular cover has air vents to reduce the amount of wind that can get trapped under the cover so the movement is somewhat restricted in that regard. The polypropylene construction will be gentle on your trailer body as well.
The only part of a cover that might cause abrasions would be the zippers. But they don't really have... view full answer...
The Stainless Steel CE Smith U-Bolts you mentioned, part # CE15503A are made from high quality 304 stainless steel to prevent corrosion. They are designed for mounting accessories and brackets to trailer frames. view full answer...
The hitch tube of the Curt hitch part # C11405 that you referenced is totally open all the way through.
You may also be referring to the weld stop that some Class I hitches install in the tube to prevent the use of Class II accessories in them. Curt hitches do not have that.
Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well. view full answer...
The plastic part of the Pop and Lock tail gate lock, # PAL6100, is made of ABS plastic which you will see on many automotive accessories. The plastic is fairly sturdy and is supported front to back as you can see it the picture I have included. Considering what the plastic piece has to endure, which is not much, it should last a long time. With that being said it is still plastic and if it were abused or struck hard enough you could see some damage.
The lock is also available in white... view full answer...
The Classic Accessories Deluxe PolyPro III Heavy-Duty Cover for Class B RVs part # CA80104 uses a trademarked water repellent woven polypropylene material they call PolyPRO. It uses the triple layer PolyPRO 3 for the roof layer and the single layer PolyPRO 1 sides. When working with customers they have great things to say about it even after years of use.
Of the covers we have available in this size I definitely think this one is the best. It is superior quality. view full answer...
Most likely the Thule roof rack will have the cross bars in the same location as the factory cross bars since the Thule Roof Rack System for your 2012 Honda CR-V utilizes the factory attachment points for installation.
However, there typically are advantages to going with an aftermarket. Usually aftermarket roof racks are much cheaper than a dealer installed rack, as well as being stronger and easier for roof top accessories to attach to.
If you went with the Thule Aero Blade roof rack... view full answer...