Folding traction board - 100% printed parts

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Update: 

It has finally happened. After saving my a$$ 3 times the middle section broke. But that was while trying to get out of a small hole. So avoid uneven surfaces as the board probably will break! Flat and stable ground only.

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When you are on your way home to your family on Christmas Eve through the traffic, you must not take any risks. The slightest misstep can leave you stuck in the snow for hours waiting for rescue. Who hasn't gotten stuck in the snow at some point? You have to be ready. Because mistakes happen even the best.

 

With a pair of these folding traction boards in the trunk, your chances of getting home in time for Christmas dinner increase! The foldable design means that they hardly take up any space at all in the tailgate. Around 2kg of plastic can be the salvation of Christmas. Print now and you're ready for the snowfall. The idea is something to give your car that extra bit of traction to get going on slippery surfaces. Not climbing out of ditches.

 

Size:

58cm x 20cm x 1,8cm

Weight:

936gr

Important

Please note that we just got our first snow of the year where I live. So these are not yet tested under the right conditions. But there are similar designs on the market, so I am pretty confident they will work :) At least they have been load tested with my 2.5 ton ID.Buzz.

 

Also keep in mind that these are not designed for heavy off-road use like deep snow, mud, and sand. Those traction boards feature a different design and manufacturing method. These are for snow, slush, and in limited cases, smaller spots of ice on solid, even grounds like a road. Avoid bridging gaps, ditches etc.

Print instruction

Material:
I strongly advise that you choose something sturdy and a bit flexible. At least PETG och maybe TPU. Avoid brittle filaments like PLA.

 

If choosing a premade profile:

• But make sure you have the best possible bed adhesion. Please clean and level your bed before printing. Designs like these have a high tendency to warp. With that said I won't be happy over bad reviews referring to adhesion problems. You have been warned.
• Print and enjoy!
• Please note that if you add a custom profile. Do not max out bed space by printing the joint parts together with the grip boards. I've tried and the result is layer adhesion problems because of the parts cooling down and warping. And also due to beds that tend to be cooler further to the edges. Keep them on a separate plate.

If slicing by yourself:

• Make sure you have the best possible bed adhesion. Please clean and level your bed before printing. Designs like these have a high tendency to warp. With that said I won't be happy over bad reviews referring to adhesion problems. You have been warned.
• Don't max your bed space. Big prints like this can cool off if you don't have an enclosure. And also due to beds that tend to be cooler further to the edges. Which might result in layer adhesion problems. Print the joint parts separately.
• Be sure to go for strength. I suggest 5-6 walls and at least 20% infill. Also, be ready for some adhesion problems so add some brims.

 

Assembly guide

 

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