CURT 18153 Cargo Basket Hitch Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier, 500 lbs. Capacity, 60-Inch x 23-1/2-Inch x 5-1/2-Inch, Fits 2-Inch Receiver

This worked out to be the best purchase I could have made for our travels. It is important as you read this that you keep in mind that I bought the CURT 18153 Basket-Style Cargo Carrier that is 60" x 24" x 6" with the Angled and folding shank. I used this size basket on my 2017 Chevy Tahoe. The Angled shaft raises the basket a few inches which makes it easier to work with and load as well as clearance for steep drives. Also the folding shank allows you to fold the basket up and leave it on your vehicle after you have unloaded your bags or cargo at your destination. (see photos) I am very pleased with my purchase. The quality is excellent and very heavy duty. The welds might not be perfect if your talking about a piece of furniture in your house, but they are good quality commercial welds and you should not encounter any problems, The shipping box when it was delivered had some damage however the contents / cargo carrier and components were packed well and were not damaged. The box weight is about 70 pounds so you might need some help to move it. I did recommend to Amazon that they add to the box precut handle openings. I assembled the product in my home on the floor. Very simple and easy to assemble. You have the two halves of the basket, the 2 inch square center support and the angled / folding shank. You will also need a few tools. I recommend a socket set or box wrenches along with an adjustable wrench or "Channel Locks." There is one bolt head that is very large that my set did not have and I wanted to have one to fit so I went out and bought one. Once you have all the right tools and parts laid out it took about 30 minutes to assemble . . very simple. One person can do it, but when aligning the side rails to slide together it was nice to have someone there to help. You will need to purchase one hitch pin to keep the shank in your towing hitch on your vehicle. I purchased a locking hitch pin for security. In reading reviews some people also recommended an anti rattle stabilizer so I did also order the "StowAway" Hitch Tightener, Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 2 Inch and 1.25 Inch Hitches Sold by: PacRec Products here on Amazon. It made a major difference in the up and down movement and lateral stabilization of the basket. I also purchased 2 plastic self adhesive reflectors and some reflective tape to help with the visibility. The cargo basket when down extends the overall length of the vehicle by about 42". We used this cargo basket on our trip to Colorado and we drove a total of 2,800 miles with no problem. With this size basket you can configure suitcases a few different ways. We had 4 full size suitcases on their side, but you could also stack side by side 6 full size suitcases. If you normally have a lot of smaller odd sized things you might consider buying some used suitcases at garage sales or flea markets and put the small and odd sized things in a suitcase for easier packing and tarping on the cargo rack. We used a 8' x 10' tarp with bungee cords and ratchet tie downs. Keep in mind the max weight is 500lbs, however we were at about 200 lbs for this trip. I recommend when you return as we always do, thoroughly clean and dry the cargo basket. Check for road chips and remove any rust that you might notice and use a couple of coats of black gloss Rustoleum Paint to touch up. I had no problem with my license plates , but I have seen where some people have "zip tied" their license plates to the cargo basket so they are seen. Drive safe and just keep in mind that your vehicle is 42 inches longer . .especially when backing up, parking and changing lanes.

I purchased this in June 2017 and after 8 years of use I still love this hitch haul. It has served us well on camping trips, hunting adventures, moving kids into college, and going on family vacation road trips. The curved shaft and raised platform help minimize scraping and also keep your cargo off the road a bit more. It is very sturdy and has a large storage capacity. I live in a coastal environment where rust can be an issue and have proactively repainted it several times. Despite this, the hitch haul is showing some signs of surface rust, but will probably last us several more years. Great purchase and would buy again. My only complaint: Not very visible. Only a small piece of red/reflective tape. I HIGHLY recommend buying additional reflective tape to enhance visibility of the hitch haul. I would recommend considering an elastic cargo net and a good tarp and/or cargo totes/boxes to help secure your load. We found this more convenient than the large cargo bags.

We bought this basket 5 years ago and cannot be happier with it. It’s very easy to attach, I do it by myself, not very heavy, I’m medium build 70 years ago old and can handle it alone, although an extra hand is nice. The basket is very sturdy and we have taken on many trips. It’s been a game changer for us. We have an older large dog, so we can’t pack a lot of stuff in the back of our Highlander with her. The basket allows us to load a lot our travel things outside. It folds up easily when it’s empty and we almost always use it on our family vacations. We pack lots of our stuff in Commander storage tubs and they fit perfectly in the basket. I then use ratchet straps to hold everything together. Ours is the 2” hitch, as I say, super sturdy. I highly recommend this basket and would buy it again.

Works very well. We use it on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and there were absolutely no issues in doing so. I really like the ability to "fold" it up when we got to our destination and unloaded, but didn't want to take it off the car all together. Our first trip happened to be a roughly 5,000 mile round trip that went from Tennessee to South Texas, Las Vegas, Utah, and back to Tennessee. We went through several rainstorms, lots of traffic, country roads, I-10/I-40/I-80, and it held up great. I couldn't tell it was even on the car until my backup camera would beep when in reverse. We could still open our rear door in the Pathfinder with this installed and loaded up. We purchased and used the ROLA 59119 Rainproof Cargo Carrier Bag, which fit very nicely on this carrier. This worked very well for us as we used it for a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. Our first trip was a 5,000 mile round-trip that took us from Tennessee to South Texas, Las Vegas, Utah, and back to Tennessee. It was a nice cargo carrier and was exactly what we needed. We were able to still open our rear door even with it on and loaded up. When we got to our destination(s) and unloaded it, was able to fold it up and it was out of the way...without having to remove it. While driving I couldn't even tell it was on the vehicle, except when I was in reverse and the back-up camera had fits. We purchased the ROLA waterproof bag (59119), which fit very nicely within the carrier with a bit of room to spare. We drove through rainstorms, country roads, busy freeways, and didn't have any issues. Assembly went fairly well. It isn't that complicated. I did try to follow other reviewers suggestions to make sure there wasn't a gap with the two "ends"...but there still was a bit of a gap. The only real complaint I have is it is heavy and bulky for storage. I struggle a little bit in finding a good spot for it in the garage. I looked at the aluminum ones, which would be a great deal lighter, but didn't find one that matched this one in terms of functionality. So still a good purchase and great value.

so lets start with the service. My first carrier arrived on time but the metal mesh on the bottom had a small 1-2 inch tear in it. I almost just accepted it as it would not really affect the integrity but I had time before I needed to use it so just sent a pic along to the suppler and they were super fast and efficient and I had a new and undamaged carrier within about a week. As for the carrier itself, it was super easy to put together, it actually took me longer to get the few tools together that I needed than it took to construct it. It looks great, can take me (a 240lbs guy) on it no worries. I would have no fear at all putting on the 500 lbs. limit. I particularly like the curve in the main arm that gives you a little extra height and the ability to put it up flat against the car when not in use. if I had to complain I would maybe suggest they include the bolt and pin to attach it to the car. I was lucky and had one handy otherwise its a fantastic product that seems built to last and looks good too.

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Muy buen producto exelente calidad, solo ue no pensé que quedara tan salida del vehículo.

Great rack, really strong. I've only loaded it up to about 300 lbs so far (believe the rating is 500+) but at 300 there is no flex or worry about anything popping loose or giving out. I had a knockoff version of one of these a few years ago. Wasn't bad but not as solid. Only complaint is that when the rack is in the upright stowed position it sits *just* close enough to the swing range of the rear cargo door that the paint scrapes against the somewhat rough seam of where the two halves of the rack meet. Whether this affects you will depend completely on the vehicle you're driving and how your tow package is installed.

Heavy but strong materials I haven't used it yet but assembling was straightforward. Only challenge was lightening bolts in a way that closed the joint/seem where the two halves come together.