3D Printed Hitch Receiver Box for tools / storage [STL files] + larger version update!

[RWerksman]

I am waiting to see how much will it cost to buy from @RWerksman in DollarTree color
If the price right I will buy one 100%

LOL. I never thought about making it in green.

I can confirm it's coming though.

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[Chrisy]

LOL. I never thought about making it in green.

I can confirm it's coming though.

You can disguise DT color as 'launch green' edition

 

[Belem]

Dollar Store green, you say?

 

[dradam]

GREATMinds! I had my son make me one (I have adjusted the STL since the pictures were taken had to rotate the logo correctly and align the holes/lid better... haven't reprinted the new STL)

Thank you for posting this terrific print. I realized before printing that it was too long for the R1S so I shortened it and made some minor adjustments to the sliding cover. I guess the R1T has a longer depth behind the hitch. If you give your permission I will post the Remix on Printables.com with attribution as a remix to you and your son.

 

[Chrisy]

Dollar Store green, you say?

 

[NDIrish]

Thank you for posting this terrific print. I realized before printing that it was too long for the R1S so I shortened it and made some minor adjustments to the sliding cover. I guess the R1T has a longer depth behind the hitch. If you give your permission I will post the Remix on Printables.com with attribution as a remix to you and your son.

I am fine with that! Always fun to share. On the length I never really measured, sorta looked and didn't see much behind there so I made it long for more space and the R1T I had no issues installing it. So definitely some optimizations could take place.

I haven't actually printed that latest file the one I printed I had to adjust the pin holes so it sat further back and the narrow the lid to slide better (oh and the rotated logo ), I was going to reprint and only other optimization was I thought I might block out a channel or 2 thin walls for the pin hole, because I thought I'd stuff some foam or other junk laying around to keep the contents from rattling around and had to work the pin around that junk when inserting it, so giving the pin a clear path could be useful.

Then I'll move this one to my Jeep which has a higher probability of rolling on it's side and having the Rivian Logo corrected naturally!

 

[dradam]

I am fine with that! Always fun to share. On the length I never really measured, sorta looked and didn't see much behind there so I made it long for more space and the R1T I had no issues installing it. So definitely some optimizations could take place.

I haven't actually printed that latest file the one I printed I had to adjust the pin holes so it sat further back and the narrow the lid to slide better (oh and the rotated logo ), I was going to reprint and only other optimization was I thought I might block out a channel or 2 thin walls for the pin hole, because I thought I'd stuff some foam or other junk laying around to keep the contents from rattling around and had to work the pin around that junk when inserting it, so giving the pin a clear path could be useful.

Then I'll move this one to my Jeep which has a higher probability of rolling on it's side and having the Rivian Logo corrected naturally!

Your design and my remix for R1S posted on Printables.com attributed to you and your son. Thank you for allowing me to post this for others.

https://www.printables.com/model/831428-r1s-trailer-hitch-tool-box

 

[RWerksman]

I have two questions:

First is lid or no lid? Lid is no problem at all. I think I'd prefer that. I have one on the printer now with a lid. Both are pretty straightforward to make.

Second is long or short? The OP's big version is about 6.5" long. The max that can be accommodated inside is somewhere around 9". I feel like 6.5" sounds about right, and that 9" sounds good in theory, but probably isn't as useful as one thinks. ?

Oh, and I feel like I'm hearing that I need to produce more one-off cheap versions of everything in Dollar Store Green. Don't make me go buy another roll of it. Cause I will...

 

[RWerksman]

Very quick and dirty print:

I made it with absolute minimum amount of infit and layers as a fitment test. This would not be indicative of final shipping quality. It's roughly the 6.5" version posted prior + a lid.

Speaking of the lid - the sides bow just slightly, making the lid creak a little. I personally don't care as it does what it's supposed to and I think I would prefer that to making stuff a bit more dense as that just takes away space inside of the box.

Feedback is welcome.

 

[MtnRiv]

Very quick and dirty print:

I made it with absolute minimum amount of infit and layers as a fitment test. This would not be indicative of final shipping quality. It's roughly the 6.5" version posted prior + a lid.

Speaking of the lid - the sides bow just slightly, making the lid creak a little. I personally don't care as it does what it's supposed to and I think I would prefer that to making stuff a bit more dense as that just takes away space inside of the box.

Feedback is welcome.

The lid looks good! I think the only other thing I added to my original design was a couple drain holes.

 

[RWerksman]

Hey everyone - just a quick update on this. An updated version is pending release and there are a handful of the V1 boxes that are available at $9.95. If you're looking for the basic box, I'd pick one up.

The next version will have some QOL updated and will be back at the normal price. Likely launching in 10-15 days.

https://opensourceev.com/products/hitch-storage-box

 

[Riv E In]

Hey everyone - just a quick update on this. An updated version is pending release and there are a handful of the V1 boxes that are available at $9.95. If you're looking for the basic box, I'd pick one up.

The next version will have some QOL updated and will be back at the normal price. Likely launching in 10-15 days.

https://opensourceev.com/products/hitch-storage-box

What changes are being made? And what will the new version cost?

Current version says it’s on backorder.

 

[RWerksman]

What changes are being made? And what will the new version cost?

Current version says it’s on backorder.

I just looked, and there is literally one of the V1's left. V2's will be about $15-$16. It's not quite done yet and I need to assemble a few of them prior to pricing it.

I'm actually really excited about V2. The big asks from the first one were more structural stability and retainment of both the box in the hitch and the lid on the box. I think we've nailed it on all those while keeping the inside as large as possible.

We're looking at next week or the week after. There are potentially items with cupholders, more colors for the glasses holder (which are actually on the site now, just not advertised) and a big update to a product with a new Vegan Leather component that all need to be slotted in.

All that is above and beyond our 15% off Labor Day sale and something special we're cooking up with the Rangefinder.

 

[cjbot3000]

GREATMinds! I had my son make me one (I have adjusted the STL since the pictures were taken had to rotate the logo correctly and align the holes/lid better... haven't reprinted the new STL)

I just tried printing this - is your son able to make this without being "stretched?" Meaning, it looks like he took the short one and stretched it longer, turning the round holes into ovals so it won't allow a hitch pin

 

[logan]

Sometimes I wonder if I should just replace those torx trim screws with small thumb screws. Although like most folks I have a small torx tool kit. In my case in the area next to the jump wires behind the round cap. This approach is super cool although not useful to people like me that use the tow hitch a lot.

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