Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack
A low cost overland rack for a 5 ft Tacoma carrying a rooftop tent or kayaks. Check the install guide for drilling first.
Amazon $499.95$499.95
The Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack rates 3.9 among truck bed racks carriers; the CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier rates 3.1 among hitch carriers ones. The CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier costs $372.97 less ($126.98 vs $499.95).
CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier
#17 in Hitch carriersFull review
A small, inexpensive tray for cars and crossovers with a 1-1/4 in hitch, for light loads like a cooler or a duffel.
Amazon $126.98$126.98
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (truck bed racks and hitch carriers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack | CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $124.99 per 100 lb of rated load ($499.95, 400 lb) | 79 $42.33 per 100 lb of rated load ($126.98, 300 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 33 400 lb on-road load rating | 0 300 lb load rating |
| Weight 15% | 100 weighs 37 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 0 none of the scored features |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Rough Country Aluminum Bed Rack | CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Truck bed rack | Hitch basket or platform |
| Load rating | 400 lb | 300 lb |
| Static load rating | 750 lb | - |
| Cargo area | - | 48 x 20 x 2.8 in |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 37 lb | - |
| Material | Aluminum | Steel |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Fits receiver | - | 1.25 or 2 in |
| Features | ||
| Folds up | - | No |
| Tilts for hatch access | - | No |
| Anti-rattle | - | No |
| Net or straps included | No | No |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |