THULE ACROS Cargo Box on the Cadillac LYRIQ (review & RANGE TEST)

Is the hitch mounted Thule Acros box the best kept secret for extra storage on EVs? What about on the Cadillac LYRIQ specifically? In this video we'll review the Thule Acros box in depth, and do some efficiency tests to see if having this box installed affects range. Is this a better option than the newly released Roof Rack Cross Rails?
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Roof Boxes vs Hitch Boxes
03:33 - A quick look the the EcoHitch by TorkLift
04:35 - Installing the Thule Arcos Platform
07:37 - Installing the Thule Arcos Box
09:25 - Clearance & Measurements
11:11 - Mounting your License Plate
14:26 - Box Visibility
17:15 - Range Test #1 - With Box
21:54 - Range Test #2 - Without Box
26:36 - Range Test #3 - With Box Part Two
30:20 - Affects on Supercruise
31:55 - Garage Clearance
32:21 - Thule Arcos Box Lighting
40:36 - Lighting Visibility
43:06 - Outro
Products Discussed in this video:
Roof Rack Cross Rail Package Part No 85009925: accessories.cadillac.com/prod...
EcoHitch by TorkLift: torkliftcentral.com/2023-cadi...
Thule Arcos Hitch Platform: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C...
Thule Arcos Box: www.amazon.com/Thule-906201-A...
Hillman 491313 1/4-in- 24 x 1/2-in Machine Screws: www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-4-...
Hillman 880471 /4-in Zinc-plated Steel Square Nut: www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-4-Co...
CURT 56427 Trailer Wiring Harness (AWD ONLY): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
CURT 58040 Trailer Wiring Harness: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
USB-C 12v PD Trigger Wire: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...

[@caddyzig]

Another informative video! Great job. Thank you for putting it together.

[@nycplayboy78]

Awesome video Dave thank you so much for sharing :)

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Cool channel. I subscribed. We have a a 23 DE in stellar black.

[@DavidWaltermyer]

Hey! Thanks so much! I've been watching your LYRIQ videos, especially before I took delivery of mine. :)

[@practicerepo]

To everyone. . . I'm not sure what the laws are in your state or province, but it may vary as to whether the "carrier box" must have working brake and signal lights. It would be best to contact your local law enforcement office and inquire before you take the road trip. I live in Ontario Canada and they are sticky here on regulations. Therefore, depending on where you travel this might or might not be okay. If you could change the angle of the hitch, you should have better visibility as a driver (plus the camera) and the person behind you - to see all of your lights. I know this requires a modification to the hitch itself, but from the side view (7:37 mark ) on your video, it looks possible to change the angle and re-weld it. You would still have lots of ground clearance. Plus if it was also on a 90 degree, it would be easier to modify the rack for bicycles too. (just a thought)