Its just decorative. I wouldn't hang anything from it. Thought about painting it or removing. I've just left it like that though since it changes things up a bit.
AS they have said. You dont need the bags. I have a cargo blanket for when hauling in the back. IN the garage I use the EZ folding door cart. I saw this at the Bronco stampede in Pigeon Forge. Nice item at the house...