Does Curt Cargo Carrier 18113 Have Steel Or Aluminum Shank
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/24/2025
Question:
Is the shank on the Curt C18113 cargo carrier steel or aluminum?
asked by: Tom T
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Expert Reply:
Hey Tom! The 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18113 has a steel shank. This is necessary to keep the higher capacity of 500 lbs. The rest of the carrier is aluminum which keeps the overall weight at 25 lbs.
What do you plan on using the cargo carrier for?
expert reply by:
Robin H
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22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- Hitch Mount
- 500 lbs
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Cargo
- Aluminum
- CURT
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Robin H.
9/2/2025
Hey Tom, did the steel shank on the Curt Cargo Carrier work well for your needs? I'm curious to know how it performed for you, as it might help others considering this carrier.