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 rates 4.0 among hitch carriers carriers; the Yakima OverHaul HD rates 3.9 among truck bed racks ones. The CURT 18145 Cargo Basket costs $1,025.96 less ($118.78 vs $1,144.74).
Yakima OverHaul HD
For pickup owners who want one rack that can sit low for a tent or rise over the cab for ladders and kayaks. Budget for the crossbars on top of the tower price.
Amazon $1,144.74$1,144.74
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 truck bed racks), 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 | CURT 18145 Cargo Basket | Yakima OverHaul HD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $23.76 per 100 lb of rated load ($118.78, 500 lb) | 35 $228.95 per 100 lb of rated load ($1,144.74, 500 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 67 500 lb load rating | 50 500 lb on-road load rating |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 90 weighs 59.5 lb |
| Features 20% | 30 anti-rattle | 100 adjustable height, no drilling |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT 18145 Cargo Basket | Yakima OverHaul HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Hitch basket or platform | Truck bed rack |
| Load rating | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Cargo area | 48 x 20 x 6 in | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 59.5 lb |
| Material | Steel | Aluminum |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Fits receiver | 1.25 or 2 in | - |
| Features | ||
| Folds up | No | - |
| Tilts for hatch access | No | - |
| Anti-rattle | Yes | - |
| Adjustable height | - | Yes |
| No drilling | - | Yes |
| Net or straps included | No | No |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
| Released | 2014-04-16 | - |