Curt Manufacturing 18100 Operator's manual

Foldable Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier (Aluminum)
Operation Manual & Safety Instruction
Model: 18100
zDo not exceed maximum weight capacity of 500lbs. when using 2” receiver bar.
zDistribute weight evenly on platform.
zThis carrier is not intended for transporting humans.
zDo not carry loads wider or deeper than carrier.
zDo not carry flammable items on carrier.
zDo not allow exhaust fumes to blow directly on items. This is a FIRE HAZARD.
zCURT Manufacturing is not responsible for any damage if warnings are not heeded.

Part List
Item No. QTY Description
(1) 2 Platform half
(2) 4 M10*30 Carriage Bolts
(3) 1 Flat Brace
(4) 2 M10*83 Carriage Bolt
(5) 14 M10 Locknut
(6) 1 Square tube bracket
(7) 1 5/8” ×3” Hexagon Head Screw
(8) 1 5/8”×70mm Clevis Pin
(9) 1 Foldable connection bar
(10) 1 hitch pin clip
(11) 2 Support Bridge
(12) 1 5/8” Locknut
(13) 2 Brace
(14) 8 M10*20 Carriage bolt
Assembly:
1. Put the support tube bracket(6) upwards, then insert both halves of the platform (1) between
support tube and flat brace (3), align platform angle side holes and connect with M10*20
carriage bolt (14)and M10 locknut (5) (80% tightness).
2. Connect flat brace (3), support tube (6) and support bridge (11) with M10*83 carriage bolts(4)
and M10 locknuts(5) (80% tightness).
3. Connect the platform (1), brace (13) and support bridges (11) with M10*30 carriage bolts (2)
and M10 locknuts (5) (80% tightness).
4. Align both halves of the platform (1), and then screw down all the bolts and locknuts.
5. Insert the foldable connection bar (9) into support tube bracket(6), align all the holes and lock
big holes with 5/8”×3” hexagon head bolts (7) and 5/8” locknuts (12). 5/8”×70mm Clevis Pin (8)
is needed for horizontal rotation and rotating 90 degrees, insert clip (10) securely into the hole
in Clevis Pin (8).