CURT 18145 Cargo Basket
A compact railed basket for small cars and crossovers, for anyone who needs one carrier that fits both hitch sizes.
Amazon $118.78$118.78
The CURT 18145 Cargo Basket is the better carrier overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The CURT 18145 Cargo Basket leads on warranty and value. The CURT 18145 Cargo Basket costs $52.07 less ($118.78 vs $170.85).
Reese Explore Rambler 63153
#14 in Hitch carriersFull review
A full size railed steel basket from a long running hitch brand, for buyers who want the biggest deck and do not need it to fold.
Amazon $170.85$170.85
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CURT 18145 Cargo Basket for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($23.76 per 100 lb of rated load ($118.78, 500 lb) vs $34.17 per 100 lb of rated load ($170.85, 500 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hitch carriers carrier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CURT 18145 Cargo Basket | Reese Explore Rambler 63153 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $23.76 per 100 lb of rated load ($118.78, 500 lb) | 92 $34.17 per 100 lb of rated load ($170.85, 500 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 67 500 lb load rating | 67 500 lb load rating |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 30 anti-rattle | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| CURT 18145 Cargo Basket | Reese Explore Rambler 63153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Hitch basket or platform | Hitch basket or platform |
| Load rating | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Cargo area | 48 x 20 x 6 in | 60 x 24 x 5.5 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Steel | - |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Fits receiver | 1.25 or 2 in | 2 in |
| Features | ||
| Folds up | No | - |
| Tilts for hatch access | No | - |
| Anti-rattle | Yes | - |
| Net or straps included | No | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 1 year |
| Released | 2014-04-16 | - |