CURT

American manufacturer of towing products, hitches, and cargo carriers.

mid_range TierUSAEst. 1993

Products17

Categories3

WarrantyLimited lifetime

About CURT

CURT Manufacturing is the biggest name in American hitches. Founded in 1993 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the company makes Class I–V hitch receivers, ball mounts, wiring harnesses, and cargo carriers. If you've bought a Class III hitch from Amazon or Walmart in the last decade, there is a very good chance it was a CURT.

For cargo carriers, CURT's 18153 and 18145 steel baskets are the workhorse options — 500-pound capacity, 60x24 inches of usable space, and street prices under $200. They're not fancy. They're steel, powder-coated, and bolt-through solid.

CURT's also worth knowing because they own Lippert now, which means RV owners are buying CURT products whether they know it or not.

Did you know?

CURT Manufacturing was founded in 1993 in a two-car garage in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Today it's a subsidiary of Lippert Components and employs over 1,000 people across four U.S. manufacturing plants.

Top CURT racks compared

	CURT 18131 Aluminum Cargo Carrier	CURT 18115 Tray Cargo Carrier 48x20 Folding	CURT 18109 Tray Cargo Carrier 60x20	CURT 18153 Basket-Style Cargo Carrier	CURT 18100 Cargo Basket Rack
Weight Capacity	500.0	300.0	500.0	500.0	150.0
Weight	25.0	29.0	36.0	42.0	23.0
Length	60.0	48.0	60.0	60.0	42.0
Width	20.0	20.0	20.0	24.0	36.0
Height	3.0	3.0	3.0	6.0	5.0
Material	Aluminum	Steel	Steel	Carbon Steel	Steel
Mounting	Hitch Receiver	Hitch Receiver	Hitch Receiver	Hitch Receiver	Roof Crossbar
Installation	Basic Tools	Basic Tools	Basic Tools	Basic Tools	Moderate
Noise Rating	Silent	Silent	Silent	Silent	Noticeable
Security	None	None	None	None	None
Value Score	92	88	88	88	88
Ease of Use	90	86	86	86	86
Build Quality	74	74	74	74	74
Foldable	No	No	No	Yes	No
Score	89/100	85/100	85/100	85/100	85/100

CURT 18131 Aluminum Cargo Carrier

89/100

Weight Capacity: 500.0
Weight: 25.0
Length: 60.0
Width: 20.0
Height: 3.0
Material: Aluminum
Mounting: Hitch Receiver
Installation: Basic Tools
Noise Rating: Silent
Security: None
Value Score: 92
Ease of Use: 90
Build Quality: 74
Foldable: No

CURT 18115 Tray Cargo Carrier 48x20 Folding

85/100

Weight Capacity: 300.0
Weight: 29.0
Length: 48.0
Width: 20.0
Height: 3.0
Material: Steel
Mounting: Hitch Receiver
Installation: Basic Tools
Noise Rating: Silent
Security: None
Value Score: 88
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 74
Foldable: No

CURT 18109 Tray Cargo Carrier 60x20

85/100

Weight Capacity: 500.0
Weight: 36.0
Length: 60.0
Width: 20.0
Height: 3.0
Material: Steel
Mounting: Hitch Receiver
Installation: Basic Tools
Noise Rating: Silent
Security: None
Value Score: 88
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 74
Foldable: No

CURT 18153 Basket-Style Cargo Carrier

85/100

Weight Capacity: 500.0
Weight: 42.0
Length: 60.0
Width: 24.0
Height: 6.0
Material: Carbon Steel
Mounting: Hitch Receiver
Installation: Basic Tools
Noise Rating: Silent
Security: None
Value Score: 88
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 74
Foldable: Yes

CURT 18100 Cargo Basket Rack

85/100

Weight Capacity: 150.0
Weight: 23.0
Length: 42.0
Width: 36.0
Height: 5.0
Material: Steel
Mounting: Roof Crossbar
Installation: Moderate
Noise Rating: Noticeable
Security: None
Value Score: 88
Ease of Use: 86
Build Quality: 74
Foldable: No

All CURT Products(17)

89/100

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CURT 18131 Aluminum Cargo Carrier

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$349MSRP

85/100

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CURT 18115 Tray Cargo Carrier 48x20 Folding

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$181MSRP

85/100

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CURT 18109 Tray Cargo Carrier 60x20

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$209MSRP

85/100

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CURT 18029 Cargo Carrier with Ramp

Bike Rackshitch_mount_bike

~$419MSRP

85/100

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CURT 18153 Basket-Style Cargo Carrier

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$279MSRP

85/100

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CURT 18100 Cargo Basket Rack

Cargo Carrierscargo_basket

~$251MSRP

83/100

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CURT 18085 Tray-Style Hitch Bike Rack 2-Bike

Bike Rackshitch_mount_bike

~$480MSRP

83/100

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CURT 18110 Tray Cargo Carrier 48x20

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$139MSRP

81/100

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CURT 18086 Tray-Style Hitch Bike Rack 4-Bike

Bike Rackshitch_mount_bike

~$489MSRP

81/100

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CURT 18320 Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag

Cargo Carriersrooftop_bag

~$111MSRP

81/100

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CURT 18321 Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag XL

Cargo Carriersrooftop_bag

~$139MSRP

79/100

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CURT 18065 Hitch Bike Rack 5-Bike

Bike Rackshitch_mount_bike

~$540MSRP

78/100

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CURT 18151 60x20 Basket Carrier

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$223MSRP

77/100

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CURT 18152 60x24 Basket Carrier (Fixed)

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$237MSRP

76/100

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CURT 18145 48x20 Basket Carrier

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$171MSRP

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CURT 18122 Black Steel Quick-Release Roof Rack Crossbars

Accessoriesaero_crossbar

~$300MSRP

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CURT Basket Cargo Carrier 18153

Cargo Carriershitch_cargo_carrier

~$435MSRP

Prices may vary. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CURT

CURT is primarily a hitch and towing hardware manufacturer — they make solid steel cargo carriers and hitch accessories at budget-friendly prices (~$112–280). Quality is good for the price but expect bare-bones: no folding mechanisms, basic powder coating, and functional-not-elegant design. They're a safe pick for hitch cargo baskets and receiver accessories.

CURT focuses on hitch-mounted cargo carriers, hitches, and towing accessories — not roof racks or bike racks. If you need a hitch cargo basket or tray, CURT is a solid budget option. For bike racks, look at Kuat, Saris, or Allen Sports. For roof racks, look at Thule, Yakima, or Rhino-Rack.

Choose CURT when you need a no-frills hitch cargo carrier, hitch receiver, or towing accessory at a reasonable price. Their steel cargo baskets (~$140–210) are workhorses for hauling coolers, lumber, and camping gear. Don't choose CURT for anything roof-mounted or bike-specific — that's not their expertise.

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