CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier vs Thule Arcos Box L with Tilt Platform

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier rates 3.1 among hitch carriers carriers; the Thule Arcos Box L with Tilt Platform rates 2.9 among hitch cargo boxes ones. The CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier costs $1,622.92 less ($126.98 vs $1,749.90).

CURT 18110 Steel Tray Carrier vs Thule Arcos Box L with Tilt Platform

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 (hitch carriers and hitch cargo boxes), 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 weightCURT 18110 Steel Tray CarrierThule Arcos Box L with Tilt Platform
Overall rating3.1/52.9/5
Value 30%79 $42.33 per 100 lb of rated load ($126.98, 300 lb)14 $124.99 per cu ft ($1,749.90, 14 cu ft)
Capacity 20%0 300 lb load rating43 14 cu ft of cargo space
Weight 15%50 weight not published (neutral score used)0 weighs 82.7 lb
Features 20%0 none of the scored features65 locking lid, tilts for hatch access, anti-rattle
Warranty 15%100 limited lifetime warranty100 limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

CURT 18110 Steel Tray CarrierThule Arcos Box L with Tilt Platform
Capacity
TypeHitch basket or platformHitch cargo box
Load rating300 lb110 lb
Volume-14 cu ft
Cargo area48 x 20 x 2.8 in67 x 31.5 x 19 in
Build
Weight-82.7 lb
MaterialSteel-
Finishpowder coat-
Fits receiver1.25 or 2 in2 in
Features
Folds upNo-
Tilts for hatch accessNoYes
Anti-rattleNoYes
Locking lid-Yes
Waterproof-No
Net or straps includedNo-
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime

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