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Today we're going to be taking a look at the Curt 20 x 60 cargo carrier. Part number is C18150. This cargo carrier from Curt is a really nice, heavy duty carrier. We've got all steel construction. It's going to be a nice, durable finish here, it's almost like a matte finish powder coat. The thing I really like about it is the floor design that we have here.
This is a stamped out kind of expanded steel, but I think it's the perfect size. They offer some of these with a larger hole in them. Some of them are a solid panel here, but I really think that Curt's got it figured out here. Our holes aren't so large where we have to worry about small things falling down and through, but they're not going to be so small that dirt, mud and snow and different things like that aren't going to fall down through and wind up building up on top of our carrier here. One think I really like about the carrier, you can see they've designed in the shank now a raise to it. It comes up 2 and a half inches.
That's going to give us additional ground clearance here at the rear. I think that's really important. A lot of times with cargo carriers that have a straight shank that are going to come out we're going to be down much lower and maybe as we're going in and out of a parking lot or any kind of incline, maybe in the driveway, sometimes they'll have tendency to rub here at the back, and that's less than ideal. This cargo carrier's designed to work with hitches that are 2 inches by 2 inches. It's going to sit right in there, it's easy to secure. In this case, we've got a Curt pin and clip in place.
That part number is C21500. It doesn't come with the carrier so if you don't already have one, pick one up so when you get it you can use it. As another option you'll see there's going to be a little bit of movement and a little bit of play with our cargo carrier. That's very common, it's on every cargo carrier out there unless it has an anti-rattle device that's been installed. One that I recommend that I really like is the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, part number RM-061.
It acts as a hitch immobilizer and it'll limit the side to side or the up and down movement that we have with our carriers. Just something to keep in mind there. The cargo carrier offers a 500 pound weight capacity which is nice. It's going to allow us to put on here just about anything that we want to haul behind our vehicle. We just loaded it up with about 200 pounds worth of bag here. You can see it remains nice and stable. Also, we've got our raised rail all the way around the outside here. That helps to contain that gear. You can see holds in place so we don't have to worry about it slipping off. That rail's about 5 and a half inches high. You'll see the braces that come up to support our raised rail. These are going to offer us a lot of great connection points unlike some cargo carriers out there on the market. We should really be able to get all of our gear secured down nicely. What we'll do is just bring our hook right around that upper rail right over to that point. That's going to hold it fixed and we'll just bring it over here and connect it to the other side. We always recommend using 2 straps to secure everything, keep everything held in place. If you like the idea or if you have the need for a cargo net, we have one that's designed just right to fit our Curt cargo carrier. That net's going to measure 43 inches by 24 inches. The part number on that is C18202 so if you'd like that to have full containment, you can connect it on each side, get everything covered up really nicely. The reflectors, we've got one on each side and we've got 2 here on the back. This is going to help keep our cargo carrier nice and visible so we can help keep everybody safe and prevent them from running into it. Something we've discovered also with the cargo carrier, it allows us with just a couple of zip ties here to relocate our license plate. We have to have our license plate visible so when we get the items on our carrier, if it happens to block our license plate, 4 zip ties and our plate fits perfectly right here on the rear so we don't have to invest in extra brackets or a license plate relocation kit or anything like that. Also, you can see we've got an area on the outside here, if you're going to be blocking the taillights on your vehicle, you can pick up a light kit that'll allow you to have lights here on the rear of your cargo carrier, then we can run up right up to a 4 pole, plug it in and we'll have lights on the back to keep us compliant with all state laws. The cargo carrier is very easy to put together. We've got 4 bolts in the rear here, 4 in the front and then 2 that are going to go through our main shank here to keep everything held together, so with just installing 10 bolts your cargo carrier's going to be assembled and ready for the road. Here on our test course we'll start by going through the slalom. This is going to show us the side to side action. This simulates turning corners or evasively maneuvering. Once we get to the alternating speed bumps we'll see the twisting action. This will simulate hitting a curb or pothole or driving over uneven pavement. Once we get to the full speed bumps we'll see the up and down action. This will be just like driving in and out of parking lot, parking garage, or driveway. That's going to complete our look at the Curt 20 x 60 cargo carrier, part number C18150.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (72 Customer Reviews)
The side rails on this hitch basket offer limitless tie-down options.I looked at a bunch of the cargo carriers. From the big stores to the freight place. Ended up going with the Curt. No regrets the construction is solid the supports the go from the middle out to the outside corners is square stock not just flat steel. I also bought the roadmaster quite hitch and that thing is great it locks down the tounge and eliminates any wobble. So you don't feel it in your wheel and you don't hear that "bunk". 422725
Haven't put it together yet just got it today, but appears and feels very sturdy and strong. The cheapest price is not always good you end up with crap but this one for the price you just can't beat. The curt brand is awesome and got it for free shipping I highly recommend this site. Absolutely easy buying and got it fast. I will always look here for my stuff for now on. Thanks so much etrailer! 179506
Just what I was looking for to carry smaller items or extra gas cans. Good quality for the price point and quick and easy to put together. Also great customer service and follow up from etrailer Corp, will definitely order from them again. 437875
The carrier arrived on time and was easy to assemble. I used it for five days with no issues. My only concern is that the carrier does not sit level to the ground. Perhaps it has something to do with the assembly however I have not had time to determine why. 202123
Great quality. Great price. Outstanding follow up and tracking notification. Something to keep in mind is your spare tire. I have a 35" spare and I had to flip the main bar that goes into the receiver so the rack is a bit lower rather than higher like the picture shows. The tire clears by a 1/2" which is fine. Just something to take into consideration as I thought it had extra holes to adjust in and out for clearance. 127964
Great customer service...called and ordered instead of the click, click method, very nice, pleasant person on the other line (Jennifer). my product arrived much sooner than I expected. all in all a great experience 31137
This cargo-carrier is very rigid and appears to be of high quality steel. Thus, this is not something you can easily throw on and take off your vehicle. It is heavy and cumbersome to hold the weight and line up with the receiver by yourself. 2 people are recommended. Once attached, it's not going anywhere and is sturdy. The raise in the bent shank is not as much as I expected (I question the 2 and ½ inch rating) and is an issue with my exhaust pipe which is directed towards the carrier and does not provide much additional ground clearance. I already melted a tarp and popped a thermarest camp mattress from the heat off the tailpipe during a recent 1 hour trip. I like the quality of this carrier, but am now looking to adapt either a heat shield to the unit or possibly redirect the tail pipe with a new fitting. (not preferred). 405337
Easy to assemble, sturdy and rode well. Went on a fishing trip to Canada with my Avalanche and not a lot of storage in those beds. Bought a couple large totes and we packed them full. Had plenty of room for the rest of the stuff in the truck. Used a few tie downs and a couple ratchet straps and we were good to go. 549465
Use it for camping and out yearly vacation (9 hour drive). Sturdy and easy to take on and off. No signs of bending or weakening. 544827
Easy install of the hitch and the rack is perfect for our outdoor activities. Thanks for the help on choosing it. 241166
I already reviewed this product, just adding a few pictures of it on our vehicle. The hatch clears the carrier when empty, but loaded might be a different story. Just have to make sure we load the trunk first. 676924
This carrier is exactly what I needed. Assembly was very simple (even without directions). I put it together with the "assistance" of my 3-year-old in about 10 minutes. The whole process involved tightening a few bolts. It seems very sturdy, and easily supports my 230+ pounds when attached to my Explorer. In combination with the Anti-Rattle Device and Lock (63232), it sits snugly in my 2" reciever, without any movement or rattling, even at freeway speeds. I loaded it up with a large cooler, a small cooler, a 30-pack of beverages, and some miscellaneous items inside of the Extra Large Cargo Bag (988501) and drove about 150 miles of city streets, highways, and winding country roads without the slightest problem. I never heard or felt any bouncing or rattling, and everything was safely in place when I arrived. The side rails also provide a good anchor-point for bungee cords. I highly recommend it. Also, I can't say enough about the customer service from etrailer.com. I ordered this product on a Saturday with free shipping. Not only did they ship the product that same day, they gave me a free upgrade to priority shipping! I won't hesitate to use etrailer.com for all of my future auto-supply purchases. Great company! 83088
Is holding up well after a year of hauling large pieces of firewood, the high sides are great for that! 765200
Would give 5 stars, but the hole for the pin to secure to the trailer hitch does not line up right for my 4Runner. Never had this problem with any other hitch I’ve used. It’s very close to lining up, but required me to grind down a hitch pin. Basket is solid. Held plenty of heavy gear on an off-road trip in Baja. 745327
Excellent service, great product, will order again... 729771
Great size and works fantastic for rear storage. Carrier developed a large amount of rust after 1st use (winter trip in snow and rain). Needed to wire brush rust and repaint entire carrier and after that it has been great. Nut and bolts also rusted very quickly so make sure you tighten them good when assembling. 726067
I have only used this carrier one time but will be using it again in three weeks for my annual vacation. It was the right purchase for my Tahoe. I have four weatherproof storage boxes that I had measured and they fit perfectly. Great product and I received it very quickly. Not so heavy and I could mount / remove it with no assistance. 661748
Great product and easy purchase. Bought this a year ago for my husband for Christmas...product delivered quickly and came as described. Very sturdy and easy to install. Great for carrying extra cargo on long trips. 579464
Put it together and everything fits well. It’s actually more heavy duty than I expected. Very satisfied! 561991
The product is great. I would’ve given it 5 stars however there was hardware missing. Do better Curt. 527905
Great product! 522198
Very impressed. Well made and easy to put together. Well packaged as well. 495872
Lacey was AWESOME in filling my request for items needed, & kept me posted to delivery as well as a follow-up email. VERY customer friendly. Good prices!! Keep up the great job with Best prices & give Lacey a Raise!!!! 489389
Great price, easily assembles, nice way to carry more stuff! 467008
So easy and exactly as expected after reviewing video on mebdire. Excellent! 410374
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