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In-Vehicle safe/lockbox
As per title, has anyone done such a thing, and if so, where did you locate it?
I'm looking to fit a safe of small proportions to keep valuables like keys in. It occurred to me the other day, if anyone ever brokie into my D3 they would then have the keys to my wife's car, the house, the caravan, the secure caravan park, my gunsafe, the garage, my parents' house and my offices. Not good at all.
But, since I'm really bad with keys, I keep them all in the centre console, in full view as well.
Deffo need to address this. No good having them all on one bunch as it won't then go in my pocket. Just need some kind of locking box for them, about the size of a readymeal box I suppose.
Thanks in advance. Dom.
11th Aug 2009 11:43 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Would something like this not fit in the space behind row 2 in the footwell for row 3
I've got a "Hitchsafe" which just fits into the trailer hitch and barely holds the D3 key. It's good for me as it's a safe place to keep the key while swimming at the beach, but it's too small to hold other valuables.Jim Dowell - D4 HSE TDi, 12,000 hydraulic winch & hidden winch mount, MTRs, TyreDog, Traxide 2 x aux battery system, fixed air compressor, Dolium roof rack, MitchHitch.
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11th Aug 2009 2:06 pm
mzplcg
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SJR - that looks good. Probably a bit on the large side for what I need.
Would fit a treat in the back I guess. I was thinking more along the lines of a tray type of this (lockable) which could be bolted into the upper glovebox. Something along those lines anyway.
Perfect size would be about big enough to hold 2 boxes of fags and be a slide out type.
11th Aug 2009 2:42 pm
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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Just bear in mind that your average car thief will check the glove box and damage whatever he needs too to get your valuables, the one under the seats would be invisible unless you have a good knowledge of the D3 and its secret spaces I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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11th Aug 2009 2:46 pm
mzplcg
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Hmmm, true. Hadn't thought of that. Under the seat it is then by the look of things. Ta muchly
11th Aug 2009 2:56 pm
John C
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...seriously... you leave your gun safe keys on view in the car 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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12th Aug 2009 9:45 am
Ken
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And the whole world knows now
12th Aug 2009 9:49 am
John C
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...and where you live
2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
12th Aug 2009 10:18 am
jkp
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Not a good advert. I'd suggest that you edit your post or indeed a mod with a sense of public duty please delete the information from the first post.
I could live with someone being robbed after posting some sensitive intel on an open forum, but a firearm being liberated due to the same intel is a whole other ball game.
12th Aug 2009 12:19 pm
Preacher
Member Since: 15 Aug 2009
Location: NE Victoria
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mzplcg wrote:
Hmmm, true. Hadn't thought of that. Under the seat it is then by the look of things. Ta muchly
Hi all, just a new member. I've been reading your forum for quite a few months - doing background on Disco3 for future purchase. This thread caught my attention - in OZ we have a dedicated high security in-vehicle safe called the Hide Away Safe that loads of travellers use including every police force in the country - to store their goodies (including hand guns). Web site www.hideawaysafe.com.au They will export.
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