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Hitch Vault

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Edmontontaco, Sep 4, 2018.

  1. Sep 4, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Edmontontaco

    Edmontontaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I’m not too sure where to post this, my other post got deleted so im reposting this.

    I recently started a company called Hitch Vault, I created an aluminum lockbox that can store your keys securely on the outside of your vehicle. This is useful for anytime that you don’t want to worry about losing your keys while hunting, fishing, or doing anything else outside.

    It is made of 6061 aluminum which is then anodized, the top is milled and has a stainless steel insert. All the tolerances are very precise so the box is water and debris resistant.

    For more info or if you have any questions you can check out the website https://hitchvault.ca

    Here are a couple pictures:

    https://imgur.com/a/hxNviML
     
  2. Sep 4, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Got deleted because you dont have the minimum 50 posts
     
  3. Sep 4, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Oh haha
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    Only 15 to go!
     
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    You can always go to the new member forum and welcome some of the new folks:thumbsup:
     
  6. Sep 4, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    Pretty awesome idea.
     
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    Good Idea!
     
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    Thanks man!
     
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    I've seen similar out there but this looks like a good piece of work. How is the end cap attached since that is exposed. also how far into the hitch does it sit. I can see the potential of it getting pushed too far in if its short and being a PITA getting out.
     
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    I wonder how well this thing would work with our hidden hitch steel plate bumpers. With the hitch being behind the license plate.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    Okay so, the end caps are 3/8 aluminum that are machined for an interference fit. They are then pressed in with a hydraulic press. The total length of the vault is a little over 6". On my receiver, the hitch is open so it can just be pushed right out the back. Ive had mine in my hitch all through last winter and it still moves freely.
     
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    i actually havent tried that. A buddy of mine is going to start making aftermarket bumpers and hes going to have a hidden compartment that a vault can slide into.
     
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  13. Sep 4, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    There is also a sale on right now for 10 percent off the whole order if you use the code ALBERTA!
     
  14. Sep 4, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    No prob, as the company is quite new I want to show off the logo and that it represents high quality. These are very well built and designed to take a beating. They cannot be broken into easily.

    As for the new post, I looked through the faq and couldn't find anything about the number of posts. Im also a noob at using a forum, anyways I have over 50 now.

    Scott.
     
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    He’s at 50 now so it’s a moot point.
     
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    If you search hitch safe on Amazon there some that are like a little drawer that pops out. I have one and its awesome
     
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  17. Sep 4, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    Yeah to each their own, I don't trust my fob to 2 tiny pins. With the hitch vault you can use whatever pin you want or replace it whenever you want. As for the hitch safe, when it gets gunked up i think it would be hard to flush it out.
     
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    Looks like a solid and well made piece. Well done!
     
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    Thanks man!
     
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    Love the layout of your website. Best of luck!
     
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