When your roof rack cargo carrier needs new hardware, you don't want to guess between a fairing repair and a full mounting replacement. In the towing roof racks cargo category, CURT offers two kits that sound similar: the replacement fairing hardware and the replacement mounting hardware. The right pick comes down to which part of the carrier actually needs attention.
Quick Verdict
If the damaged or missing parts on your roof rack cargo carrier are limited to the wind-deflecting fairing, the CURT 19242 Replacement Fairing Hardware at $36.99 is the focused, less expensive fix. If you need brackets, bolts, nuts, and other mounting pieces to restore the carrier's structure, the CURT 19231 Replacement Hardware at $78.99 is the fuller kit.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Part Type | Cargo Management Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURT 19242 Replacement Fairing Hardware for Roof Rack Cargo Carrier 18115 | USD 36.99 | Fairing Hardware | Roof Basket | |
| CURT 19231 Replacement Hardware for Roof Rack Cargo Carrier 18115 | USD 78.99 | Mounting Hardware | Roof Racks |
Where Each Kit Wins
Choose the CURT 19242 when your fairing is still in place but the hardware holding it to the roof basket is gone. The description says it replaces damaged or missing wind shield hardware components, and the included parts are limited to hardware and clips. That makes it a targeted solution for the front fairing assembly.
Choose the CURT 19231 when you need a more complete setup. Its description lists brackets, bolts, nuts, and other components, and its part type identifies it as mounting hardware for roof racks. If the carrier's mounting structure is the issue, this kit is the better fit.
Product Notes
CURT 19242 Replacement Fairing Hardware for Roof Rack Cargo Carrier 18115 19242
If your roof basket still has its fairing but the hardware has gone missing, this is the kit that matches that repair. The description identifies it as replacing damaged or missing wind shield hardware components, and the attributes specify part type fairing hardware and cargo management type roof basket. That makes it a sensible pick when the job is limited to the wind-deflecting front assembly. The limitation is equally clear: the fairing itself is not included, and the kit is not framed as mounting hardware for the entire cargo carrier. If you need to rebuild the rack's fastening structure, this kit won't be sufficient.
CURT 19231 Replacement Hardware for Roof Rack Cargo Carrier 18115 19231
The more comprehensive of the two kits, the CURT 19231 is described as a replacement hardware kit engineered for roof rack cargo carriers. It includes brackets, bolts, nuts, and other components, which makes it the better match when you're restoring the mounting side of a roof rack rather than just the fairing. The attributes classify it under cargo management type roof racks and part type mounting hardware. The trade-off is that this broader coverage targets a roof rack setup; if your cargo carrier is a roof basket, this kit doesn't align with the listed type, and the fairing-only kit would be a closer match for that style.
Final Choice by Use Case
For a roof basket that only needs its fairing hardware restored, the CURT 19242 is the right scope: it goes after the wind shield components without dragging in unrelated mounting parts. For a roof rack cargo carrier that needs its mounting hardware rebuilt, the CURT 19231 is the right scope because it brings together brackets, bolts, nuts, and the rest of the components. Match the kit to the damaged area, and you'll have the replacement parts that fit the job.
