Stealth Hitch Cover Cap - Hidden Stash Box Storage

Read, I mean for real ... read the description before printing and using this model because hitches are not all identical and you must check your application to make sure it will fit. 

This model is a tube container that will fit most 2" north American hitch receivers.  The "secret tube" is closed by a round cap and the diameter of the opening is limited by the tube inside diameter.  The opening is 36mm round, so large objects like most keyfobs will not fit in the hole. I included a quick print template to help you check if the 36mm diameter is okay for your application. 

It's also important to measure you vehicle's receiver before printing the model, because vehicle hitches vary a lot. The “secret tube” length exceeds 6" and this will not fit some vehicle. Also, check the hole position for the hitch pin. Most pin holes are 2.5" center to the external face of the receiver.  My 3D model is designed with a little extra room (1/8" extra) to accommodate for some tolerances and common surface rust expansion of hitches.  Theres is no hitch pin in the model.

Checklist before you print the model : 

• Hitch tube is 2"  - Some hitches are smaller at 1-1/4 or larger.  Inside the receiver should be around 2".
• Latch pin position - The pin hole must be about 2-1/2" center to the external face of the receiver of the vehicle. If its longer, it will not fit.  If it's shorter, the tube faceplate will stick out and will look weird. No hitch pin in the model.
• Round 36mm opening  - The secret tube opening is round (36mm wide).  Do not force push stuff in the hole, you won't be able to get them out.
• Not a safe - You understand this is a 3D printed part made with plastic ? It is not a steel safe and this can be lost or stolen.  
• Water ingress - This container shall be pretty sealed from the elements, but always assume 3D prints are not water tight and place stuff in there accordingly.
• PLA / PETG : Do not use PLA unless you understand PLA's limitations for outdoor.  I used PETG. PETG prints slower than PLA, so it's not a design issue, PETG prints slow. 
• ABS:  ABS is great for this kind of application, but ABS naturally curls up (banana) from the plate during printing.      This is not a design issue, this is typical ABS behavior. If you use ABS, add a lot of brims and test first because it will curl.
• Resell printed parts : Nope, you cannot print this and resell it.  Check the licence terms.  You are more than welcome to print one for you, your mom, your friends or for a gift to your buddies, but I don't want to see this listed on etsy or eBay. This is an Exclusive Bambu labs model just for you, my Maker World friends.

Printing: No supports required. Layer height is set to 0.2mm, just standard.  You will see in the print profile a yellow donut object called a "Modifier", this will not be a visibile printed object, this is just to tell the “slicer” to change settings for this portion of the print.  This modifier "adds infill" to give more material around the cap surface pressure zone.  This makes printing more efficient by adding infill only where it matters.

Be fair : Unfortunately, some users have impossible expectations about 3D Models and leave unfair reviews that are detrimental to creators. Creating 3D models is a lot of work and there is a lot or variability between material, printers and applications. So please, be fair and don't give bad ratings or reviews to my great design (yes, I think it's a great design) if you failed to read and check your application before printing.  If you don't like it, I strongly invite you to post a better 3D design, this will make the 3D design community move forward, unlike a shallow harsh review.

Congratulations if you made it up reading up to this point, hope you like my work 😁

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