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2021+ XLT Front Console Charger w/ Hidden Garage Door Opener and Storage
Hey everyone! This is my first post and wanted to introduce myself. I live in Jacksonville, FL and am retired from the Navy. I have a black 2021 XLT that is pretty stock aside from bed cover. Recently, I have decided to start modding it and wanted to start with a cheap mod just using my vinyl cutter, CAD programs and a 3d printer. I just finished the first draft of my 3d printed front console charger with hidden garage door opener holder. I came up with this idea when I saw a news article that said "home" break-ins are increasing with more robbers breaking into vehicles in the driveway and opening the garage doors with the remote. It kinda got me worried. So, I wanted to find a way to hide my garage door opener, but still be accessible. In my Jeep Wrangler, I used to hide it in the rollbar pad cover. I also wanted a mag safe charger since I didn't spring for a nicer truck package. Here is what I came up with a few months ago, but just recently became really focused on. Let me know what you guys think and what could be improved on. FYI, I plan on replacing the vinyl later with something more suitable for car interiors. This was just spare vinyl from my cutter. The first version had a red garage door opener cover, but I realized that defeated the purpose of it being hidden.
Additional info: -The hidden stash box is attached with neodymium magnets to the top charger. The whole assembly is too wide to slide into the spot. So, I designed it to be installed first and then attach itself after the top charger is inserted. -The puck with the Magsafe charger is attached with magnets as well. The secure connection ensures no rattling. - The garage door opener compartment has slots to use different sized openers.
