Beyond floor mats from WeatherTech, has anyone had any experience with any non-Honda accessories? There are a few I've seen, but I am concerned about fit/quality.
For instance, I'm looking at the Rear bumper protector. Honda's comes in three pieces:
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Products/Honda-Rear-Bumper-Protector-(Crosstour)__08P01-TP6-XXX.aspx
But I've found one that comes in one piece for $50 and a plastic version for $40:
http://www.zetaproducts.net/10-honda-accord-crosstour-stainless-steel-rear-bumper-protector.aspx
http://www.zetaproducts.net/10-Honda-Accord-Crosstour-Rear-Bumper-Protector.aspx
Not to mention something 'transparent' like a Venture Shield solution. One of these is a must since my wife is an avid gardener and takes tools 'on the road' frequently to our victory garden across town.
Something Honda does not offer is a trim to give my 2012 bumper, more of the look of a 2013 bumper like this (the smaller piece appears to go under the front, the larger is for the back?):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CROSSTOUR-FRONT-AND-REAR-SKID-PLATE-REAR-BUMPER-COVER-/300786881936
I like the more aggressive 2013 bumper look, this is a maybe if I can confirm it's decent quality.
Another thing I'm looking at is a hitch. Curt, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch all make one that is less than half the cost of OE:
Curt: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cht-11002/media/images
Hidden: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Hidden-Hitch/60268.html
Draw-Tite: http://www.drawtite.com/dt24852.html
From the few pics I've seen of installations, the OE hitch sits up higher and is better 'hidden'? I'll have to decide if that's worth $200 more.
Any other things?
For instance, I'm looking at the Rear bumper protector. Honda's comes in three pieces:
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Products/Honda-Rear-Bumper-Protector-(Crosstour)__08P01-TP6-XXX.aspx
But I've found one that comes in one piece for $50 and a plastic version for $40:
http://www.zetaproducts.net/10-honda-accord-crosstour-stainless-steel-rear-bumper-protector.aspx
http://www.zetaproducts.net/10-Honda-Accord-Crosstour-Rear-Bumper-Protector.aspx
Not to mention something 'transparent' like a Venture Shield solution. One of these is a must since my wife is an avid gardener and takes tools 'on the road' frequently to our victory garden across town.
Something Honda does not offer is a trim to give my 2012 bumper, more of the look of a 2013 bumper like this (the smaller piece appears to go under the front, the larger is for the back?):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CROSSTOUR-FRONT-AND-REAR-SKID-PLATE-REAR-BUMPER-COVER-/300786881936
I like the more aggressive 2013 bumper look, this is a maybe if I can confirm it's decent quality.
Another thing I'm looking at is a hitch. Curt, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch all make one that is less than half the cost of OE:
Curt: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cht-11002/media/images
Hidden: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Hidden-Hitch/60268.html
Draw-Tite: http://www.drawtite.com/dt24852.html
From the few pics I've seen of installations, the OE hitch sits up higher and is better 'hidden'? I'll have to decide if that's worth $200 more.
Any other things?