I put Katzkin leathers in mine. Love 'em.
Only a couple of things bother me about my 2016.5 CX5
- that stupid little parking brake button. I want my parking lever back.
- and the license plate screws (rusted already). I replaced them with stainless steel.
Hope I'm not too late for this.
Loosen crossbar bolts and you will be able to move the crossbars forward and back. The crossbars attach at a pivot point. If you completely remove the crossbar bolts, you can rotate the crossbar up on its pivot point, and remove it from the vehicle. This...
Yep, mine were rusted only after two months. I got some stainless steel screws.
Warning, the fronts are different from the rears. Use a little grease when you put them in. They will last longer.
I went with a Curt class III through eTrailer. I wanted the extra tongue weight for carrying loads on top. And yes, it is a big hitch. But, it doesn't bother me.
I have been going through the process myself. The Curt class III has a tongue weight of 525lbs and has a 2 inch hitch opening. The Curt class II has a 350lb tongue weight and has a 1-1/4 inch hitch opening. Having the extra tongue weight is a comfort for me. Although I do not intend to tow...