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Thule Arcos Tilt Platform 1.25"

Name: Thule Arcos Tilt Platform 1.25"
Brand: Thule
Price: 699.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5

Tilting Arcos platform for trunk access while loaded

At a glance

Quick Specs

Weight Capacity—

Weight37.5 lbs

Materialcomposite

Mountinghitch_receiver

Why this product

Why the Thule Arcos Tilt Platform 1.25"?

This 1.25" receiver version of the Arcos platform opens up Thule's rear-mount cargo system to smaller vehicles with Class I hitches. At 37.5 lbs with tilt-away design and Thule One-Key lock, it's well thought out. The downside? The 1.25" receiver means lower tongue weight limits, which restricts how much you can actually carry compared to the 2" version.

Detailed specs

Full Specifications

Hitch Class Required	Class 2
Receiver Size	1.3 in

Foldable	No
Ramp Included	No
Side Rails	Yes
Tailgate Clearance	Yes
Carrier Weight	37.5 lbs

Best prices

Where to Buy

Retailer	Price	Status
Amazon US	Check price	Check availability	Check Price

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Vehicle Compatibility

Chevrolet

Model	Years	Fit	Requirements
Equinox(4th Gen (EV))	2024+	good
Silverado 1500(4th Gen (T1))	2019+	good

Community feedback

What Users Say

Amazon

4.4/5

Based on 187 reviews

80% positive8% negative

Common praises

“Tilts for trunk access”
“Compatible with Arcos Box”
“Solid build”

Common complaints

“Expensive with box”
“Heavy unit”

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Thule Arcos Tilt Platform 1.25" uses a standard hitch receiver mount — works with any 2-inch or 1.25-inch receiver. Check your specific vehicle in our compatibility checker below.

Check the product specs for the exact weight rating. Most hitch carriers in this class handle 300-500 lbs. Your hitch class matters too — a Class III hitch maxes out at 500 lbs tongue weight. See our hitch cargo carrier guide for details.

Hitch carriers sit below the roofline. No wind noise. Zero. You might hear a rattle if you don't secure the hitch pin properly — use an anti-rattle device and you're golden.

Easy job. Slide it into your hitch receiver, insert the pin, tighten the bolt. A wrench and 10 minutes is all you need. See our hitch cargo carrier guide for tips.

Composite materials laugh at rust. No corrosion, no maintenance — it'll look the same in five years. Weather is a non-issue.

No fold mechanism on this one. You'll need to remove it from the hitch when not hauling gear. Good news: that takes under two minutes. Store it in the garage standing up to save floor space.

Minimal impact. Hitch carriers sit below the roofline, so they don't create the drag that roof-mounted gear does. Loaded, expect maybe 1-2% fuel economy loss. Unloaded, essentially zero. Best option for fuel efficiency.

Answered by our expert team, MyCargoRacks

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